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INSPIRATION to PAINT - True ART is for the SOUL My inspiration to paint comes from many places and for many different subjects and styles. I enjoy the challenge of expanding my horizons as an artist. My goal is to follow my inspirations, develop my skills, and also to honour the work of other great artists’ eye for capturing the moment and the heart whether they are painters or photographers. Some of the work on this page shows the development of myself as an artist through the work of others along with my own photographs and imagination. I am always grateful for the inspiration that comes to me from fellow artists. 
This famous portrait of a young Afghani woman taken by Steve McCurry
graced the cover of 1985 National Geograhic magazine. I, like many other
artists, was intrigued by the intensity of her stare and wanted to paint her. Many years later, the same woman’s portrait was captured and published again and I felt compelled to honour the life she has led all of these years. To this day, her portraits, both young and old, reach deep into every woman’s soul. 
Although I specialize in dog portraiture, I have a special attraction to
the wolf. I have spent much time painting wolves, and am always drawn
to paint them over and over again - they are such magnificent animals
and their beauty is one of wonder for me. Perhaps it is also because they
are so closely related to dogs and represent the wild side of the animals
I share my life with. When I walk my dogs in the woods it puts me more
in touch with the wonders of nature. I can also feel the close connection
my dogs have with their cousin the wolf.    Promotional materials is another
avenue that is full of inspiration.
Mostly, it is the client who is
inspired to contact an artist to use
their services for their company
promotional materials: logos,
business cards and letterhead.
This is mostly an untapped market
by many artists but can give your
business a very friendly and
personal touch, as did this portrait
of a Scottish Terrier for MacTavish
Kennels Inc. In this case, the client
knew what they wanted and I was
able to pull together this image of
a Scottish Terrier for branding the
look they wanted for their kennel
business.
Lately, I have been inspired to paint landscapes and try my hand at
something other than animal portraits. I chose this photograph of
the "Canoe Sunset" taken by Rolf Hickeras as it spoke to me and my
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