A very nice lady hired me to paint Tashi for her daughter who lives in San Diego with Tashi. The mother was thrilled when she saw the finished portrait. They call him, Tashi the hunter and he is a handsome cat.

I am looking forward to teaching a fun art class through Leisure Learning in Houston.

Keeping An Artist Journal — An Introduction

If you have the desire to draw, this may be the perfect place to start. Keeping an artist journal can be a fun and relaxing way for novices and experienced artists to record the world. Using different mediums, draw things you see (sleeping pets, travel scenes, trees and plants, people, food, architecture, etc.). All you need is a pencil and paper. Basic drawing exercises will get you past the fear of the white paper. The class is 2 hours and is offered on 2 separate days.
location: 2990 Richmond Avenue

$35(all supplies included)

T1225A: 1 Tues 7-9pm Jul 20

T1225B: 1 Sat 2-4pm Sep 25

My class is listed under the Drawing & Painting section of the current Leisure Learning magazine and you can also register online at www.llu.com under the Drawing and Painting section.

A Peaceful Pet is a new concept in the art of animal love. Owner, Sandy Stutz, is a visual artist, National Certified Master Groomer, and a meditation teacher. She brings all of this under one roof. A unique concept in business, a grooming salon for cats and small dogs combined with a boutique, also featuring a gallery of original, environmentally friendly artwork related to animals. Please join me as well as the artists, Deborah Bright and STUTZ, during our reception and grand opening. Refreshments will be served.

I have updated my cafepress site with my original watercolor paintings, which make beautiful holiday gifts as the images on holiday cards, t-shirts, tote bags, coffee mugs, magnets and buttons. The "Reaching for Mistletoe" painting is one of the most popular images for this holiday season.

I specialize in commissions for Pet Portraits. The Pet gallery showcases recent commissions. It has been a tremendous gift to see the reaction of my clients when they view their finished painting. I am so grateful to be able to share my passion for creating.

Art prints (11" by 17") and greeting cards of the images on the art galleries are available. Please email for details.