Susan Wehrman didn't set out to become an artist, but her passion for art began early on, an elementary school tempera paints construction paper and ordinary glue represented a vision to be fulfilled.  While other children longed for toys, her greatest excitement came from visits to the local hobby shop for paint by number kits. She would spend many marathon weekends working on these cardboard canvases.

Today, Susan specializes in pet and nature portraits. Her artwork represents the special bond we share with the animals that have etched special places in our hearts. The portrait for this year's ornament is featured on the cover of Ann Kullberg's DRAW Dogs Book - so special. to have one of our goldens selected. (Photo credit, Joyce Byers).