I grew up in San Rafael and Benicia, California, surrounded by the natural beauty of redwood trees and rolling hills of the area. Primarily a self taught artist, I am always working to improve my methods. I have been painting for over 20 years and enjoy exploring different materials and styles. In 2011 I began also painting pet portraits and now enjoy producing portraits of all of my customer's loved ones. I work in a painterly style conveying more than a photographic image emphasizing the essence of my subjects. I still live in northern California...more