As a full-time artist based in East Troy, Wisconsin, I specialize in creating portraits of animals that people hold dear to their hearts. I am a proud wife and mother of two lovely daughters, and my family also includes a boxer named Luna. Growing up on a farm in Palmyra has instilled in me a great love for animals, which I now channel through my art. 

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Creating portraits of family members, including their furry friends, can be a truly rewarding and special experience. Capturing the essence of someone's loved ones is always a joy, and including their pets in the picture makes it all the more meaningful. 

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I have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from UW Madison and a Master's degree in Visual Arts from Cardinal Stritch College. I specialize in creating realistic and detailed drawings using high-quality colored pencils. My preferred brands are Derwent Lightfast, Faber-Castell Polychromos, and Caran D'ache Luminance Pencils, which allow me to achieve great color, detail, and longevity in my artwork.