In The Beginning
In the beginning, I was new at this, and failed to make prints of my work. But, I thought it might be fun to include how it all began. These originals are long gone, happily making someone smile in their bathroom, kitchen, bathroom or hallway.
Max, Grace, & Emily
Back in 2004, while I was knee-deep in graduate studies, my husband Jason was actually the one to encourage me to start painting. Stress relief. A little gallery had opened up down the street. Perhaps she'd like to carry some fun art for children at an affordable price. Our two dogs, Max and Grace, and Jason's decrepit yet spirited cat, Emily, were the source of much joy and amusement back then. And so they become the subjects of many of my first canvases.
Fat Dog, Fat Cat Series
If I know you, and you happen to have a portly pet, honest, I just imagined these chubby loves. Surprisingly, people really liked this series. There must be a lot of round-ish dogs and cats out there, making their owners smile.