I started really painting in 2002 while recovering from a stroke. I am an accountant but the stroke affected my brain to operate differently and I developed a need and love to paint after I had temporarily lost my eye sight for several weels, I particularly love to paint with oils because of the love for texture and its durability.. I tend to lean towards animal illustrations and landscapes and some have dubbed me the "Artist of Innocense" in my art circles. But as time goes by, I have learned and experienced different venue and mediums and continue to explore the world of art. I came from a large family and my grandmother had a masters degree in art. I had no formal training but learned from others I have connected with in art circles from all over the world. It is a continuing process of love and respect for the art world. I also write poetry and am currently writing a series based on the lives of artists and hope to have a collection of my combined work available for print in a year or two. Most of my work I draw off of photo's or memory. I usually start with an idea from a photo and progress, but some of my work is done from my photography and my digital manipulations. If I see something I like that I photographed and altered, I will paint it. I also can paint about any animal so if you have a loved pet and you want a protrait made, please feel free to contact me.
Media Oil on canvas
Canvas used for oil painting that is typically made of linen or cotton, stretched very tightly and tacked onto a wooden frame. Linen is considered far superior to the heavy cotton for a canvas.