As a lover of art from an early age, I have always interpreted my world through the visual medium. My fascination and devotion to the profound beauty of the world's animals encouraged me to put my work on canvas. Using de-animated backgrounds to highlight the form and spirit of the animals I paint impels the viewer into an intimate conversation with the very humanity of the creatures they observe. I like to create a private looking glass in which the viewer may gaze into the soul of another life.