All my life I've been influenced by art and been drawn to creating my own. I pursed this desire in college and earned a B.A. in Art Education at San Diego State University.

I love what I do and feel fortunate to be able to do it as my profession. For me art is a necessity, it's part of me I can't ignore. I'm constantly thinking of new images and compositions I want to pursue. It's wonderful to express my emotions through my artwork. I paint almost everyday. My style varies greatly, I like to experiment with paint and challenge myself as an artist. My work has been referred to as unique, fresh and whimsical. Color is a big part of my work and I use a lot of bright colors. My favorite subject are cats. I just love there personalities and beautiful lines. I also enjoy painting dogs, flowers, butterflies and women. I'm not limited to these subjects, and venture away from them at times, but always return.

 Visit my website at www.padgettmason.com

I'm a member of  Studio 16b and 23, in beautiful Balboa Park. www.swartists.com