I could not create any of my art without the love, support, and sharp eye of my husband Kevin. I thank my lucky stars for the blessing of my dearest husband every day.

I would not be here without my mother Susan and father Peter who fostered creativity in our home and provided me with an amazing education.

I would not be the artist I am today without my art teachers Morgan O'Hara and Stan Grosse who developed the potential in me.

Many thanks to the other family, friends, and ohana who love and support me: Ellen, Lizzie, Whitney, Vicky, Johnson, Jorjan, Vince, Fu, Franny, Ingrid, Dana, Fred, Jean, Kaena, Ani, Tamsin, Clark, Al, Anna, Lil, Kahu, Christine, Paul, Laura, Mason, Alex, Buzz, Lisa, Debbie you are the foundation of my community and your help is invaluable.

Heartfelt gratitude to Jeff Peterson and Jeff Brotamn of Sun Valley, Idaho for believing in me and my product.

Thank you to my patrons. Your support sustains my painting.

Special thanks to my little brother Ian and my little-big brother Erik for inspiring the anthropomorphized personas of the animals in my work.