I have spent a lifetime combining my love of animals and my love of art. For the most part, I am self-taught (firmly believing it’s in the genes!), although I took a class or two at the Portland Art Museum in Portland Oregon many many years ago. I was part of my high school Ad Staff, and found my artwork sought after by several high school teachers who saw my class room paintings. I also studied art and art history at Mt. Hood Community College. My mother is an excellent award winning artist and my father was also very artistic, focusing mostly on...more