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Fiona is a silver tabby. She had a rough start. It had to be very tough to survive. She was a pregnant 4-year-old stray when she was found. It took her a while to feel comfortable and safe in her new home. Her Mom shared with me that she has some bossy tendencies. Fiona pulls the arm of her shirt...

This is Tan Tan, a strikingly beautiful Bengal cat. When I met her, I was struck by her beauty. I've never seen a Bengal in person. It's a treat. Her breed is a mixture of wild and domestic characteristics. Tan Tan is talkative and friendly; she'll walk right up to you and meow. She is a loving inquisitive cat. She enjoys...

It was a very special day. I was looking forward to spending quality time with the Penguins at SeaWorld® San Diego. While at the Penguin Habitat, I learned that they had a behind-the-scenes Penguin Encounter Up-Close Tour for people who wanted to be closer to the penguins. As you can see we bought the tickets. It was so much fun!!!...

Drawing Adaline's portrait was a joy!  She so adorable! She's the great-granddaughter of a dear friend of mine. I started this portrait with a line drawing. At this beginning stage, I used my graphite pencil. Over the years my process has changed. I now spend a good amount of time at the beginning of the drawing to make sure my...

Steven has a very expressive face. It was a joy to draw his portrait. I learned years ago that waiting to draw the eyes near the end of my drawing was incredibly stressful. It does not matter what face I'm drawing, I like to start by drawing the eyes of my subjects. When I'm happy with where the eyes are...