I've always been aware of birds and really appreciate their design, plumage and interactions with their fellow birds. They are fascinating to watch because their behavior in many ways mimics human beings.  Survival, pecking order, feathers as camouflage, or as a mating attraction are all interesting factors.  As an artist, I find that I now want to include portraits of other creatures, both wild and domestic, that have come into our life.  They have made our world much deeper and richer.