My inspiration for this art is derived from a resurgence of the folk art from Europe. This whimsical style lends itself to the romance of fair tales but also has a real message. The beauty of natural forests and its wildlife is endangered by climate changes and the encroachment of human development. Large woodlands are destroyed every year by fire, logging and clearing for housing. Natural habitats for precious wildlife are shrinking. Although wildlife is frequently hunted as a means of controlling borders between animal and human society, I believe that these beautiful creatures deserve our protection because their lives, and their forests, are endangered.