I so very deeply appreciate the people who have made an impression on my life and my art, have helped me to get to where I am, and pushed me to meet my high expectations.

Thank you:

Daniel Uhde for teaching me discipline in my art, that art was meant to be fun and enjoyable, but that focus and drive were the keys to success.

Jessica Hamilton for listening to me bitch and moan about various little things that never really mattered. She has been a goddess, and I applaud her for her patience, creativity, and flexibility. She made this happen. I had all the necessary information, but she have put it together. I hope for another 8 years of friendship from her at least.

Kim Zawacki. Kim has been been my number one cheerleader for the past year and it makes my heart smile to know how sincere her compliments are. Kim is my first official painting groupie.

Kelly Richardson. Kelly has been a fantastic model, she sits and sits while I get lost in painting and refuses to interrupt me for something so trivial as a bathroom break. She is my #1 girl.

Wendy Reed. Wendy has been the driving force behind my advancement. Without her motherly nagging and poking I would never have made it to this point, I hope she never stops bugging me. My most vital life skills have been learned from Wendy, she has been my mentor and guide for much too short a time.

Mark Reid. After a single class with Mark my painting went into overdrive. When I feel like I’ve hit a creative wall, I look at what he’s working on, and find a way to push myself harder. He is my face painting god, I am not worthy. (The photograph of me that is in the banner is Mark’s work.)