My life has always centered around animals and art. High school was about art classes, wanting to attend Philadelphia School of Art. My parents didn't go for that, so instead I attended of the U of Minnesota and became an Animal Health Technician. Worked as a vet tech for 9 years, owned my own boarding kennel for 23 years, nature center for 2 1/2 years and now....I am back to art! During all those years, I have rescued domestic animals, helped wild animals back to where they belong and have been an advocate for all animals. I have also painted in...more