Art Classes in grade school opened a wonderful world for me. I have always had a flair for artistic creation and dabbled in all manner of crafts throughout my life; but other than an occasional landscape I did not truly paint.  After retiring to Florida at age 60, I decided to attempt a portrait of my former pets, a West Highland White Terrier and a Scottish Terrier.  Using family photographs of my models I set to work.  The portraits were very satisfying.

My Westie and Scottie have been joined in my portfolio by other family pets; by the cherished companions of my friends and customers and many dogs (and cats) I have met and photographed.  My pets Maggie & Ross, are the inspiration not only for many paintings; they are together again in memory as the name of my Art Gallery and Shop.  Learning about the different dog breeds while painting them is proving to be a delightful journey.

With a computer, today’s artist has many interesting tools at hand.  After scanning several painted images of both Westie and Scottie into my computer, I set about placing the dogs on various backgrounds and adding props here and there for seasonal designs; eventually  creating note cards and matted prints that I sold online. Nowadays, I am pleased to offer my customers tee shirts, clothing for adults and children, household and gift items that are professionally manufactured and printed and everything is unconditionally guaranteed.

Perhaps here you will find the very thing you have been looking for . . . Or contact me and together we may create an unique and personalized item.