I grew up on a farm. Right from the beginning I was surrounded by animals and nature. It is a part of me. Living in the city I am separated from it but my heart yearns for it.

Follow My Heart Studio is my way of getting that connection back.

The chickadee reminds me that even in the depths of winter these little birds survive and thrive.

The Horned Owl reminds me of the delicious feeling of a full-moon night when the mystical seems so close.

The Killer Whale reminds me of the awe I felt seeing them leap from the ocean so wild and free.

The horse reminds me of my childhood days when I would clamber on my pony's back and let him take me where he may. All the while ever so gentle and mindful of the 5 year old girl on his back.

The cat reminds me of cold winter nights curled up with a book and my cat sleeping on my lap.

The dog reminds me of loyalty and unconditional love.

All the animals have special meaning to me and I try to instill that feeling into every piece that I create.

In addition, 10% of all sales is donated to the BC SPCA to help them care for the animals that are discarded and abused. The BC SPCA also has a program called WIld ARC which helps wild animals that have been injured be healed and released back into the wild.

To do my part to help the environment I use recycled materials in a lot of my pieces and use recycled cardboard in the handmade gift boxes that the sold pieces are shipped in.