Doing the artwork I do is something that comes deep from my heart. My whole life I have worked to learn different art techniques and media, as well as studying the forms of nature in detail. Knowing animal anatomy and how plants are formed helps me to achieve a more realistic style of work. Artwork takes a lot of practice but to me it's not "work," ever. When I'm not drawing, I'm either reading or photographing nature, as reference material is a very important part of what I do in order to be accurate.

I am truly grateful to all the people who express strong positive feelings about my art. Seeing their faces light up when they see it really makes my day. Life can be so brutal but my art gives me peace and happiness; I forget stress when I sit at my drafting table, pen in hand. I draw animals because I've dedicated my entire life to their well-being - teaching and informing people, especially children - about their importance in this world.