Being a good artist mostly means you have the patience to keep erasing until you get it right

Ever since I was very young, I have always been drawing something. Seeing pictures in books, or watching a movie would cause me to grab a pencil and paper and start scribbling out my own version of what I had seen. Encouraged by my parents, especially my Mom, I continued to explore the world of art. Although I have never had any formal art training, I have devoured quite a few art, drawing, and anatomy books. Now, at age twenty-seven, and after much experimentation and practice, I have finally settled into what I think is a unique illustrative style. My major inspirations have been the works of Norman Rockwell, classic pin-up artists such as Gil Elvgren, and vintage advertising and illustration art of the early to mid-twentieth century.

Leathercrafting started as a hobby with me when I was in my early teens. With tools I gradually assembled, I would create basic craft projects such as wallets, and eventually moved on to belts and holsters.  As with most hobbies, it one day took a back seat to other things and I set it aside for a while.  Recently, I have taken it back up with a determination to design totally unique premium accessories. My approach to leather, is viewing it as an art medium, rather than just a canvas for tooling.

See more of my work at Starling Leather with new pieces for sale on Etsy or purchase my cowgirl art on LoneWolf Media Etsy.