I have been a professional self-taught artist since 2007. I grew up on an animal rescue farm and nature preserve in Trinity, NC. There, all animals became my family. Each had a personality and a story to tell. For a child, it was a magical land with many lessons. They taught me to listen close and understand them in all their subtle ways. This fostered a deep respect for nature and animals from all walks of life. I adore them all, from cute and cuddly to creepy crawly. My main mediums are acrylic painting...more