It is my hope through
the union of my art and my love of animals and this earth to achieve
the following in my lifetime:
~Assist
in the creation of a kinder and more secure world
for all animals and people through my personal dedication, love
and respect for this planet
~Utilize
my passion for all living things to speak for those who
cannot, take action for those who are unable, and to create
via artistic impression, colorful inspiring visual communications
which focus on critical earth/global issues
~Educate
and participate in fostering positive action from humans
regarding animal abuse, cruelty and neglect, endangered
species and environmental focuses throughout the world
~Give back*
to those organizations and people who have influenced my life
in fulfilling this mission. Because of their ongoing care, love,
support and personal dedication for the earth’s animals,
many are no longer endangered, threatened, hunted, abandoned,
neglected* or abused. And to include
one of my favorite Rumi poems, translated by Nader
Khalili, which to the reader transcends the meaning to that
of loving all life forms-yes?
how
very close 
~how very
close, is your soul with mine, i know for sure, everything you
think, goes through my mind
~i am with
you, now and doomsday, not like a host, caring for you, at a feast
alone
~with you
i am happy, all the times, the time i offer my life, or the time,
you gift me your love
~offering
my life, is a profitable venture, each life i give, you pay in
turn, a hundred lives again
~in this house,
there are a thousand, dead and still souls, making you stay, as
this will be yours
~a handful
of earth, cries aloud, i used to be hair or, i used to be bones
~and just
the moment, when you are all confused, leaps forth a voice, hold
me close, i'm love and, i'm always yours
For the love of this
planet and all who inhabit it,
* A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each original or
artists copy will be donated to a shelter, wildlife fund, environmental
or conservation cause or humane organization.
