A letter from Amy

A few years ago I decided to paint what I loved and inspired me...dogs. I painted from the heart, and used my brush strokes to capture the humor, emotion and inner thoughts of the dogs on canvas with a fresh, unique approach.

I create my paintings so people will stop, look, and laugh...and then look again. The concept revolves around a realistic painting of the dog while incorporating a contemporary or abstract background. Adding another dimension to the piece is the use of Swarovski crystals, metals and semi-precious stones. It's all about the dogs...they are my inspiration and I challenge myself to search out fresh and amusing ideas for the backgrounds in fashion, patterns, and lifestlye trends.