About
About Dinah Mirson
Hi, I'm Di Mirson. I am a self-taught mid-century artist. As a youngster, my artwork won local acclaim. Originally from New Jersey and from a family of journalists/writers, educators, and creative types, I studied English and Art History with a minor in Studio Art at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. After a business career including character licensing and design oversight at United Media Enterprises/Scripps in New York City, and more recently, as a finance/banking professional in Palm Beach, I now create art and visual social media engagement full-time.
About Fernando
FERNANDO will be 9 in August. He is a Silken Windhound, a retired show dog, a recently credentialed Therapy Dog, and was voted Palm Beach Illustrated Cutest Pet of the Year in 2021.
We hover around 13,000 followers on our @thats_Fernando Instagram and enjoy sharing upbeat humor, wacky adventures, corny dad jokes, and positive energy worldwide. It’s a great day when someone spits out their coffee in response to a post. It’s what we LIVE FOR! Laugh out loud silly is good for the soul.
My Passion
I focus my visual media on creating positive energy and fun, using bright colors and focusing predominantly on animals.
My style is my own, though I'm inspired by well-loved, modern art and social culture masters including Peter Max, Keith Haring, Jackson Pollock, Romeo Britto, and Charles M. Schulz. Additionally, I was fortunate to work in character licensing back when it was just starting out. Think Peanuts, Garfield, MARVEL, and Cabbage Patch Kids.
These days, I enjoy painting dogs. I've honed my craft by using my own dog, FERNANDO, as my primary subject. I've been an animal parent for most of my life. Through Fernando, I can use my creative, artistic, and literary skills to positively impact lives and improve well-being internationally. That is a really big deal, and that is why I am doing what I am doing. Per Fernando, SPARKLE, SPARKLE, SPARKLE.