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Artist's Philosophy As a fine artist much of my work reflects a deep love of dogs. As a breeder, and collector of dog art within my own breed, I know how nice it is to see dog art with show coat, correct conformation, head, markings, etc., that fit a breed's standard. So it has become my goal to merge the world of fine art, and accurate dogs -- artwork to be displayed in the living room, not just the kennel room. Artwork for dog fanciers that is above the ordinary, that stands on it own as a piece of art regardless of breed. While I have worked in other mediums, oil painting is my favorite, and all my current work is in oils. I love playing with color and light and have been influenced by the Russian Impressionist style. They are both very important elements in my work. I'm striving to catch the "essence" a breed, to create something new and different, -- a type of art that the dog world has not seen before. My recent work is moving in a looser more representational style, but the structural accuracy of the dog will always remain true. Workshops are a way to continue my growth as an artist and like other artists my goal is to continually improve my talents. I am so excited to see what the future will bring. About the Artist I started out in Rhodesian Ridgebacks many, many, years ago, as a junior handler. Having been in the dog game all my life I've participated in just about every aspect of purebred dogs, with the majority of it in the breed ring. I actually resisted painting dogs for several years, not wanting to create the type of art I typically saw at dog shows. It was truly like one of those cartoons with a lightbulb going off over my head when it dawned on me that I could create "my kind of dog art", merging fine art with breed accurate dogs -- I guess I'm just a bit slow ;-). My work now reflects the wonderful world of dogs, and I feel extremely fortunate and blessed to be able to do what I love so much. I currently live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on 20 acres with a collection of animals (including Rhodesian Ridgebacks), a wonderful husband and two children who are now teenagers. |