As an illustrator and painter, I have enjoyed combining the two into more painterly illustrations, and more illustrative paintings, with much in-between. As a painter using traditional mediums, I have been part of several art shows in Austin, TX and beyond, and recently was one of a select few chosen to have work auctioned live for an animal welfare nonprofit organization. As an illustrator, I enjoy bringing my traditional drawing skills to graphic design projects, including clipart, T-shirt design, and baby shower bingo cards. I have also worked on several children's books. Three books have been published, with one winning a Mother's Choice Award for 2007. With training, and more important, experience, in a variety of styles and media, I can offer many options for each project. I paint and illustrate, and love to combine elements of both to create always unique, and sometimes quirky, products of all sorts... from personalized kids' books and illustrative logos to realistic oi