I grew up in a small town in Iowa with my parents, a sister and a brother. Ever since I was very young, I have always been interested in animals. My drawings started at a very young age, but it wasn't until I was 8 years old and in 3rd grade that I realized I had a talent. I took any and every opportunity available to draw animals. Even in my spare time at home, I continued to draw.

I never took art classes in school. Only exploratory classes were the ones I attended. In college, I took an art class and was very bored due to the fact that they started with very simple techniques and drawings. I got bored easily and continued to work on my own techniques that have worked so well for me in the past and present.

My husband and I have a 3 1/2 year old chocolate and tan dapple mini Dachshund named Buster as well as a 2 year old black and tan piebald mini Dachshund named Jake. We own a house and enjoy working inside as well as outside.

I continue to draw animals (especially dogs, cats and horses). Friends have my artwork of their pets hanging in their homes. It feels so good to capture a pet on paper and to be able to give that to a very loving pet owner.