I am an unashamed lover of people and animals.

I love connecting with both of them.  I enjoy slowing down and savoring the moments, and my art reflects that. ('cause you definitely can't make this stuff quickly!!)

MY "ART HISTORY"

I grew up loving the visual arts and crafts in all of its forms, having the opportunity to explore various methods and media. I was blessed to be able to go to The Hartford Art School (University of Hartford, CT) and graduate with a BFA in Art Education and Painting.  After teaching for several years at the middle and high school level, I decided to pursue my professional art career (and parenting three boys) full time.

My media changed over 25 years-  painting, country crafts (yup!), children's clothing, mixed media jewelry, ink portraits, painted glassware, painted furniture, mixed media painted sculptures, dog coats/clothing.....  Then my body wore out. I needed to take a sabbatical to find out what was going on. I rested, recovered, regained my health, and kept my hands busy with knitting and cross stitch.

In 2013, I sensed it was time to start dabbling with my fine art again.  I took a little local class at the library on tangling, just for fun (like I had taken a library class on composting). It WAS fun, but way more than that.  It ignited something in me that felt like the culmination of my art exploration for the previous 30+ years. It combined my love for illuminated manuscripts and old etchings, realism and whimsy, patterns and design, biology and nature.   EUREKA!!  At age 50, I found what I had been searching for- a real direction for my work that was inspired, sustainable, and combined so many of my loves! 

HOW DOES MY LOVE FOR PEOPLE & ANIMALS PLAY OUT?

Because of my love for people, I endeavor to treat EVERYONE with respect and dignity.  We each have had a journey to get where we are in our lives.  That matters.  And we have more of a journey to travel.  I enjoy taking my mobile gallery to fine art shows around the country- mostly on the east coast and mid-Atlantic states at present. It gives me great joy to interact with people about my art, their love for animals, and their lives. I also currently support a child through Compassion International with the income from my sales.

Because of my love for animals, I spend a lot of time researching the anatomy, personality and habits of the animals I draw.  I spend as much time as possible with live animals, and contribute to various conservatory and protection organizations with the income from Kristin Moger "Seriously Fun Art".  I re-use, recycle, learn and conserve whenever I can. I use refurbished frames on all of my original drawings, and am known to reuse packing and mailing materials to ship things to you :-)

I look forward to your becoming a part of my story, through interactions, conversations and purchases of my art.

Wishing you Peace and Joy on the Journey-

Kristin