ART DEPARTMENT, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - my alma mater  www.art.msu.edu

ANIMAL RESCUE SITE - this site has sponsors that actually subsidizes shelters' costs based on the number of hits received daily.  Make a note to share this address with friends and family members:  www.theanimalrescuesite.com

CANINE ART GUILD - this is a collective group of artists focused on the art of the dog.  Share this website with other dog lovers, and find a few favorite new artists:  www.canineartguild.com

CANTON CHOW CHOWS - my website received their "Pick of the Litter" award for a great pet site.  www.cantonchows.com

DELAWARE ART MUSEUM has American's largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite work.  While growing up, I visited this museum every summer, and their collection continues to be one of my favorites.  www.delart.org

DICK BLICK is where I buy a good amount of my supplies.  www.dickblick.com

EQUINE ARTS PROTECTION LEAGUE is a group of artists working together to protect copyrights.  You can learn more about how we operate at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eapleague/

www.FINDAPETBIZ.com is an internet resource for pet related businesses.

MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY is a great place to start learning about the excellent work this organization does to educate the public about smart pet ownership. www.michiganhumane.org

MY PET PAGES - FREE websites for pet lovers including unlimited photo albums, guestbook, hit counter and more...

THE ORION ART CENTER is my local arts organization.  www.orionartcenter.org

www.PuppySites.com Canine related classifieds

PAINTERGALLERY.com.  An artist registry that is addictive to browsing (of course, I'm listed there!)  www.paintergallery.com

PAINTER'S KEYS.  A wonderful resource for artists, this twice weekly letter gets delivered to your email box, and provides you with multiple opportunities to discuss and ponder creative choices.  Sign up at www.painterskeys.com

www.SCENTINIBEAGLES.com.  My brother and sister in law breed show quality beagles - check out their soulful faces!!  (the dogs, not Rob and Leah!!)

SHELTER FRIENDS RESCUE pulls dogs from kill shelters when their time is up and fosters them until permanent homes can be found.  This website also includes a link which will locate similar organizations in your area.  www.shelterfriendsrescue.petfinder.org

KATIE UPTON is my muse.  Her horse paintings are masterful, her vision extraordinary.  www.katieupton.com

UTRECHT is a great, personalized source for art materials.  I have a manager at my Detroit store who knows how I work, and chooses the brushes and supplies that will help me better craft my paintings.  I highly recommend buidling a relationship with your local shop, as they can offer highly personalized service.  My store's address is 4863 Woodward in Detroit, or call 313-833-9616 and talk to Jon.  Blog for local events, coupons, tips, etc  www.utrechtdetroit.blogspot.com, corporate site www.utrecht.com .

VIANNA SZABO is a painter and teacher of extraordinary talent who I have been lucky to study with for several years.  You may view her work at www.viannaszabo.com .