I have always captured special wildlife moments. Those moments can be so fleeting that they only leave an impression in your heart: the glint in a grizzly's eye; the playfulness of a wolf pup; or an elk's bugle in the fall. It is through my wildlife art that I share glimpses of those moments. ~~~~~~~~~ Ever since I can remember I always had a love of nature. I was raised in the mountains and valleys that surround Sun Valley, Idaho and I grew up enjoying the wildlife that was an everyday encounter. I moved to Eastern Oregon because of its wildlife similarity to the area of my youth.  I did not find art when I was young nor did I know that I would be a wildlife artist; I had to discover art. It wasn't until I was in high school that I had to make a decision that would eventually change my life.
When taking reference photos I sometimes get up close and personal with some really amazing animals.
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In my Junior year a young teacher offered an art class for the very first time. The first day I picked up a piece of charcoal and started to draw my life changed and art has been with me ever since.
 I received an Associate of Science Degree from Boise State University. I made this choice because I enjoy studying the workings of the human body and I felt health care would be a good place to make a living. In regards to my art I have a non-traditional art background where I chose not to be university trained but rather to be mentored by a number of amazing wildlife artists.
I have worked closely with some of today's top wildlife artists, Robert Bateman, John Seerey-Lester, Terry Isaac, Daniel and Adam Smith, John Banovich and Cathy Sheeter. Many have asked why I paint on feathers. My answer is simple: There is something magic about the feather that connects the art to nature itself. My hope is that it captures the attention of those who would not normally bring wildlife art into their lives and that it creates a growing interest in nature with a desire then to care and protect it. When I am not creating on feathers I choose a more traditional canvas, so please, take a moment and let me share with you my special wildlife moments. 
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