I love animals. In my lifetime I have owned three dogs, five cats and one African Grey Parrot. Though my dogs have gone on to their place of rest my best friends Ansel Adams (named after the famous Black and White photographer) and Isabella (fondly known as Belle Belle) are still with me, as are two additional feline friends Zooey (Zooey Deschanel) and Rocco.
I am a big fan of Black and White photography and Ansel, well he is a black and white cat. It was only fitting that such a grand name be given to such a dear friend. Isabella got her name when my dog Ari and I discovered her wedged under our lawn chair in the backyard. She couldn't have been more than two weeks olds and was so beautiful. It was love at first sight for both Ari and me, hence the name Isabella.
I could not have made it through the heartache and broken bones without my Isabella and Ansel. They kept me going until love found its way to me again.
The painting on the back wall is one of my large pieces. I have been given the biggest secret when it comes to painting. Paint the colors you see. Look at Isabella.
Fiori 2 and Isabella