About the Artist and the Art
I live in the northern California valley, about 90 miles north of Sacramento, overlooking a beautiful canyon with wildlife abounding all around. I am married with two kids, both teenagers now, three indoor cats and a shih-poo (shih-tzu - poodle mix). They are the loves of my life.
I have been an artist all my life, for as far back as I can remember, always more comfortable with a pencil or coloring device in my hand. Doodling, drawing, writing, painting....it's just something that I love and that is a part of me. And I am lucky to be able to do art for my job!
I have a BA in Illustration Design from CSU Chico. But I am mostly self taught as we did not do much in the way of painting or fantasy art at all in college. I began selling my work in 2003, on eBay, and now I sell mainly from my Etsy shop and my website.
My influences and inspirations come from many places, nature, emotions, other art. I create my works using mainly watercolor and ink however I also enjoy acrylics, and other mediums too. I also love crafting - making things is deeply satisfying. My latest venture has been creating coloring books.
I owe a very big thank you to my fans and customers for enjoying my work enough to buy it. It has allowed me to stay at home with my kids while they were growing up. I am honored that you want to bring some of my work into your home and I truly hope it brings a good feeling to you for years to come.
Please visit my Facebook page for giveaways and to view works in progress.
I have been an artist all my life, for as far back as I can remember, always more comfortable with a pencil or coloring device in my hand. Doodling, drawing, writing, painting....it's just something that I love and that is a part of me. And I am lucky to be able to do art for my job!
I have a BA in Illustration Design from CSU Chico. But I am mostly self taught as we did not do much in the way of painting or fantasy art at all in college. I began selling my work in 2003, on eBay, and now I sell mainly from my Etsy shop and my website.
My influences and inspirations come from many places, nature, emotions, other art. I create my works using mainly watercolor and ink however I also enjoy acrylics, and other mediums too. I also love crafting - making things is deeply satisfying. My latest venture has been creating coloring books.
I owe a very big thank you to my fans and customers for enjoying my work enough to buy it. It has allowed me to stay at home with my kids while they were growing up. I am honored that you want to bring some of my work into your home and I truly hope it brings a good feeling to you for years to come.
Please visit my Facebook page for giveaways and to view works in progress.
