I've gone from traveling with a sketchbook to traveling with a digital tablet.  Most recently I've been trying to capture the things that make our pets unique. The portraits of the animals I create are supposed to be light and fun, full of bold color and a tad on the silly side.  People should smile when they see my portraits and maybe even recognize a familiar toothy grin or twinkle in an eye.



Using a tablet puts me closer to my work than I've ever been.  The tip of my finger can become any number of brushes and countless mediums.  I can watercolor in the front seat of my car or use pastels in the waiting room at the doctor’s office.  Mobile technology is pushing the limits of artist’s boundaries in new and amazing ways.  Once a picture is complete, I print the work on quality paper and either mount them on mat board or frame them modestly. 



As simple as they may look, I layer in color and texture and flashes of personality that represent companion animal’s place in our everyday lives.  My dogs and cats fill my days with colors and sounds and laughter; communicating that is what I want to accomplish.

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Over the years I’ve worked in a variety of arts and crafts.  Gourds are my favorite three-dimensional canvas and I strongly identify with folk art and artists from the Appalachian Mountains.  I spend a great deal of time herding my pack of 4 dogs, 2 cats and a 10 year old.  Art is way more fun than therapy and much more effective in my experience.