I love reading books about animation history and biographical books. I am currently reading "Long Way Round" by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman who rode their motorcycles around the world. Oh, and Harry Potter Rules of course.
I also subscribe to Wildlife Art magazine, International Artist and of course Art Calendar.

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As of March 13, 2008 I left the paying job and I am now a full time artist. I love being able to paint for a living and while I know it's about 50/50 between painting & marketing, I still find it difficult to juggle both at times. It makes me wonder how I did all this while I was still working even though that wasn't too long ago. I have decided that when I make it big, my first priorities are to hire Molly Maid and get an assistant.

I am based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada and prefer to sell my art at festivals and shows so I can meet the people who are interested in my art and get lots of feedback. They also let me know what animals they are looking for and I get a feel for what animals aren't working out as well. I personally feel that I can't get the type of feedback and knowledge about my demographic that I do if I were to just hang in a gallery and walk away. I also like to know who my paintings are going to so I know they will have a good home.

For the most part I am a silly person who gets to make a living painting animals. That's pretty cool.

I have recently started a group within my community of people who are in artistic fields full time or part time. We gather once a month to exchange ideas and help each other become more successful. I really enjoy meeting new people who are on the path to artistic independence and it is really inspiring to hear everyone's stories.

People who think my art is only for kids rooms and not so much for adult viewing. I have still not sold a piece that was bought for a child. I prefer to have my art described as "art for the whimsical adult".

Art snobbery is a big turn off too.

Going to zoos and other places with animals. I'm in need of a large scale aquarium to visit.
Spending time with my husband, dachshunds and cat.
Classic animation (Warner Brothers, Tom & Jerry and such).
Shopping for silly clothes like matching bunny mittens and hat.