JD Custom Art

I grew up with a mom who was always painting the most beautiful horses I'd ever seen. When I was younger, I always strived to paint like she did. I always begged to use the paints left over on the palette and the brushes that hadn't been cleaned yet. But as hard as I tried, I could never paint beautifully like the paintings that inspired me. Still, my mother encouraged me. She always let me use her paints, her brushes, her leftover canvas. She gave me pointers on what to do differently, and I continued to work harder, to paint even when I was discouraged. Slowly, I made progress. And slowly, my art turned into something I loved and enjoyed. Now I find inspiration from the people I love. My husbands knowledge of wildlife, my parents appreciation of the southwest, my best friend who loves the dark and mysterious. I find interest in the things they find interest in and I think my art reflects that.