About the Artist - 1st Prize Winner of Magic Show Poster contest in New York - Graduate of Hunter College, City University of New York, Art minor - Graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), State University of New York, Associate’s degree in Fashion Design. - Assistant Designer at Chaps Ralph Lauren men's Sweaters and knits - Associate Designer at PVH(IZOD Golf menswear) - Designer and creator of Chicochi Bear Greeting cards(Copy Right 2008) - Pet portraits commissioned artist I have been a lover of art and drawing since at a very young age. I started working with pencil sketching, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and markers then graduated to acrylic. After my husband and I got our beloved dog, Toby, he inspired me to sketch and paint again. Toby, pictured on the home page, is a Pomeranian. He is incredibly intelligent, loving, and loyal. We consider it a blessing that Toby came into our pack. I love capturing dogs' distinctive characteristics and their personalities. I hope my paintings bring joy to fellow pet lovers. Some of my favorite artists are Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Cezanne, and Degas. Their works have always inspired me to be a better artist.