About
Good Karma. Positive Energy.
Life is good. Fernando makes it better. A snuggle, a cuddle, patience, grace, and lots of tippity tappity nails on the floors. Fernando provides infinite wisdom and a soft pillow to rest on. He thinks he is a unicorn or a princess or a knight in shing armor. He has a great imagination.
My art is different. It is bright and happy and makes you feel good. It is feel-good art with a feel-good attitude and creates feel-good energy. I like to say with Fernando, the SPARKLE FACTOR has arrived.
About Fernando
FERNANDO will be 11 in August. He is a Silken Windhound, a retired show dog, a Certified Therapy Dog, and was voted Palm Beach Illustrated Cutest Pet of the Year in 2021. He has a very high opinion of himself.
We hover around 15,000 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.
FERNANDO. Live. Laugh. Love.
Why I Paint
I started painting again in early 2022, creating positive images evoking a warm and happy state of mind. I use bright colors and focus predominantly on my dog, Fernando.
My style is my own version of POP. I grew up at museums in NYC and am inspired by well-loved, modern art and social culture masters including Peter Max, Keith Haring, Jackson Pollock, Romeo Britto, and Charles M. Schulz. I was fortunate to work in character licensing back when it was just starting out. (Think Peanuts, Garfield, MARVEL, and Cabbage Patch Dolls.)
These days, I paint 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 drives me on a daily basis. Through my actions and art, I try to share good karma. Positive energy and a whole lot of SPARKLE.