Art has touched me in many ways throughout my life.  My childhood was filled with the music arts, I played the keyboards, flute and violin.  I was encouraged to play music, but between lessons and recitals you would find me with a ball point pen and paper drawing horses and landscapes.  Little did I know that was my humble beginnings would be a part of who I am today. 

Many years later with the passing of my mother, something clicked like a light switch turning on.  I couldn’t seem to turn it off.  Maybe it was my way of coping with her loss or maybe it was my chance to give myself permission to play.  Either way I needed to feed this desire, one that I had forgotten from my childhood. 

I started a blog, teaching classes and opened a Etsy shop.  I went from playing music to mixed media artist and illustrator.  

Today you will find me playing with my three dachshunds and how they influencing my love for dogs in both watercolor pet portraits and illustrations. 

My advice to you is embrace your journey.

Judy