For as long as I can remember- I have always had a deep fascination and love for animals as well as for drawing and painting. During my childhood, I was always driven to create. When other kids would be doing kid things- invariably, I would be off in a corner somewhere engrossed in creating my newest little "masterpiece".

Upon reaching college- I was encouraged to focus my love for animals into a more practical career choice than being a fine artist. As such, I embarked on a pre-veterinary curriculum, earned reasonably high grades, and worked as a veterinary technician. After spending many years in pursuit of becoming a Veterinarian- it dawned on me that what I really wanted to do with my life was draw and paint the animals I loved. So, to the shock of many, I returned to my art on a full time basis. This is a decision I have never regretted as I feel I am fulfilling my true purpose in life!

When I create my paintings- whether it is a custom portrait or a painting to add to my gallery- I strive to communicate the very essence of my subjects, not just their physical aspect. When I see a dog, for example- I see so much more than just a dog. I see personality, character, life, and love shining through his or her eyes. It is this spark that I strive to capture in my work. My success in being able to truly capture each animal's spark or essence has made me very sought after as a portrait artist. My paintings have found their way into collections internationally and many prestigious galleries, such as Wild Wings" of Minnesota, have bestowed me the honor of exhibiting my work.

Please feel free to visit my online art gallery to see a sampling of my watercolor paintings!