I am 40ish

 I am the mother of an almost 21 year old daughter. I am a widow but have been in a long term relationship for 10 years. 
I am an artist and activist. I work on animal ethics issues as well as anti racism and anti domestic violence issues. 
I am a facilitator for a group called Conversations on Race.
My artwork centers around animals and my most current work is dealing with animal ethics and the effects of agrifarming. I have also been focusing on the intersection of feminism and animal ethics as they both deal with issues of power and control.
I am a vegetarian. 
I am currently a full time graduate student working on my MFA.
I teach painting in my studio and in 3 area art schools. 
I love all animals but have a special place in my heart for dogs.