I am a painter, animal lover and worshiper of nature. I grew up in Florida but since have lived in many places including California and Mexico. I started painting dog portraits in California and when I experienced the breathtaking beauty of Baja, I started painting landscapes. For my pet portraits, I prefer to use birch wood panels over canvas simply because of their durability; no damage occurs even if your 85lbs Rottweiler accidentally stands on it! Over the years, I have been fortunate to paint for clients all over the country and a few internationally. I...more