In the past year animals, specifically Foxes and Dragonflies have become a key subject matter for my art. In most cases, there is a “spirit-guide” or dream element to them. I have always been influenced by nature, my recent work in particular has been driven by images of the world around me, which reflect my interest in Native American Indian animal totems and their symbolic and spiritual meaning. Some of this artwork is related to personal loss and the journey I have taken through grief which inspired me to paint as a form of therapy.