I really enjoy painting dogs. They are so connected to us and are such fabulous friends. JoAnn asked me to paint Skye as a surprise for her son and his wife for Christmas. I was not able to meet or photograph Skye as they live in Texas. JoAnn’s husband took this photo and I knew when I saw it that it had a wonderful element with such a darling pose. I could see his sweet expression and knew that unexpected color was called for in this painting. I hope they like my artistic interpretation of Skye, their 9 year old Weimaraner dog.
" My guiding light as an artist is expressing the power, movement and sensitive nature of horses and other animals. So many of us know the beauty and love shared by us and the animals. It is an emotional kinship. I find great joy in creating a painting where the life and soul can be seen and felt not just by me, but the viewer as well.
In creating a piece I often combine engaging expressions in my subjects that evoke emotional curiosity along with dynamic energy, life and spirit circling within the composition. My paintings are first felt in my heart and are complete when the spirit of the piece arouse a feeling of intimate communication. My mission is to accurately portray the equine form, combined with color, inspired originality, infused with living essence.
I will continue to paint in oil with expressive brushwork, inspired by the vibrant animals that dance through my mind."