In 2008, I launched Child's Own Studio which began with a drawing by a 4 year-old boy named Luca. In 2015, after making over 700 of these unique soft toys, I sold my business and while it continues to custom make soft toys from children's (and adult's) drawings, I have since moved on to other projects. It's now 2025 and I am embarking on a new, fun and rewarding project of painting house portraits in my signature folk art style.