Unlike a photographic or full-color likeness, my unique sumi style depicts the spirit (Ch’i) unique to each pet and brings that beauty alive through each vibrant stroke. My technique brings a spontaneity, a controlled chaos that grasps the true essence of the pets I paint that “jumps off the page,” as my customers often share. These portraits are forever memories and like them, I too am adopted and my paintings captures each pet's unique journey finding their forever home just like I did. This is why I paint.