My work is decorative and children-based illustration executed in acrylic and prismacolor. I have a real affection for pattern and color as well as images that tell a story. A passion of mine is children's books and I have begun a collaboration with my mother, Kathlene, in which I illustrate her stories. "Samantha Sue's Christmas Open House" is the first in "The Greatest Thing in the World" series. Selections from this book can be viewed in the ILLUSTRATION GALLERY (The Greatest Thing in the World, The Wishbook, and Train to Toyland) and hopefully soon the book will be appearing on the shelves of your local bookstore.