My art merges my love for animals and imaginary creatures with personalities similar to our own. While I start with a sketch or have an idea of what a character will look like, their personalities tend to emerge on their own through the process of painting or sculpting. My style is whimsical with a light-hearted feel. My artwork is similar to what you might find in picture books you remember as a child or read with your own little ones. I play mostly with watercolor, ink, and paperclay but have recently added acrylic paint to my toybox.