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His energy, mental strength, inventiveness and determination are very inspiring to me. He was not an artist to be put off by the opinions of critics. His self confidence was a great part of his success.

Children have a natural affinity for nature - gardens, animals, forests and shoreline fill them with a joy and energy that can be guided and nurtured. The lessons gained and the love experienced will sustain them through their lives. When I was 7 years old, my father was a young...

In the attic there was a space behind a door, under the eaves, with a small desk and a window. My roommates agreed to let me use it as a studio. It was my first real studio and I loved it with a passion. I started painting my animal characters.

One of my Nellenby stories is about Boris, a swarthy pig, and Giselle, a true romantic with a long neck we all can envy. I created sketches for the first chapter. 

The characters of Nellenby are inspired by my life growing up in Boston.

A long while back I created a cast of characters and placed them in a fictitious place called Nellenby. 

It seemed impossible. Days dragged on and I threw myself into art-making using inspiration from art I loved to focus my mind. I had to keep it simple because my energy was low and my anxiety about the pandemic was ever present.

The Nellenby online store gives me a chance to share my designs with you, on products you may want for yourself, or as gifts for people you love.