About The Artist

I was born in London, Ontario Canada April 25, 1952 and settled in Ingersoll, Ontario, just a few miles from London, at the age of 13. My 12 year marriage to my first husband produced a set of identical twin boys in 1972 and they have given me five wonderful Grandchildren, 4 girls and one boy!

My husband David and I have been together over 26 years and he has a son 9 months younger than the twins! No Grandkids from him yet but we’ll see! I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and find that I am wanting to be surrounded by them more and more! The role of ‘Nanny’ comes with great perks, allowing me to be kid again when I play with them!

Although I was always attracted to art and sketched a little during my childhood and young adult years, the duties of Motherhood took precedence over this interest. It wasn’t until the late 80’s that allowed me to pursue my artistic interest as a hobby at first, when I was invited by a co-worker to attend a painting class. I was hooked the second I picked up the brush.

Like most who get involved in Decorative Art, my beginnings found me painting many of the whimsical designs and it wasn’t long after I began, that I was asked to teach some of the lovely designs I was painting for myself. A few years later I was designing my own patterns from a subject dear to my heart…..animals! This ‘passion’ produced two books ‘K-9 Kuties & K-9 Beauties’, a detailed CD book, ‘K-9’s & Kitties’, dozens of pattern packets, booklets and publications in several magazines, nationwide.

Everything changes including artists and I am no different. My passion for art has me longing to incorporate the animals in their habitat and that has led me to the understanding that education can take me to places only my wildest dreams ever envisioned! This realization directed me to many educational accomplishments and certificates but none quite as influential to my painting and understanding of the theory behind it as when I took the Traditions education program.

This ‘life-long’ study is something that I recommend to every artist. The educated artists has no limits as to what they can do! Like many, I believed artistic success came mostly from talent but I’ve since learned that education plays the biggest role in that success. If you are interested in becoming the more independent artist, I highly recommend you look into this program at www.jansenarttraditions.com/media/education.html

With this in mind, those who have followed my work will see a change in both my designs and presentation as you view some of my newer patterns and booklets. My art never fails me during good and bad times and whether I am working at it as a therapeutic release or because I’ve been inspired, it is and always will be my best friend. My love for this craft of decorative art is unconditional and makes me feel good. I hope I can do the same for you through my work. Enjoy your stay on my site and I hope you also take the time to view some more personal photos on my Webshots albums located at http://community.webshots.com/user/moeshier. You may also want to check out another valuable resource for the artist that is packed with more information that you have time to learn at http://www.artapprenticeonline.com/ Moe Shier TDA, TT