Most people think that the ability to draw a picture is a gift that an artist is born with. That may be true for a lucky few individuals but that certainly wasn’t the case for me. We all draw pictures as children and when we are kids, we don’t care if they look good or bad we just enjoy drawing.

For me, I enjoyed it so much that I kept doing it and put in lots of time practicing. I wanted to learn how to draw animals and as I got older I wanted my drawings to look better so I devoured every book I could get my hands on and I drew something almost every day. Over the years I learned some helpful techniques and I came up with many of my own techniques through a very long trial and error process. As I improved I also wanted to learn how to draw portraits which can be challeging but it is a skill that can be learned.

You can learn to draw, I was not blessed with the gift of being a “natural artist”. I simply loved drawing and that love for drawing made me put in the time it takes to learn the skill. Sometimes people will say to me “you are a talented artist”. Of course when someone says this I say thank you but I don’t think of myself as a talented artist I think of myself as a skilled artist. To me the difference is that the word talented makes me think of having a natural ability. I think of myself as skilled because I did not have any natural ability, I put in the time and developed the skill.

Anyone can learn to draw, all you need is the desire to learn and the proper instruction. It took me many years to reach my current skill level but in my DVDs I reveal the tips and techniques that took me so long to learn, shaving years off of the learning curve for you.

Your choice of natural dog food can make a big difference to the health and life span of your dog. There are many brands of natural food available on the market, but be careful which one you select as some are prepared specifically for particular breeds of dog.

All natural dog foods can be a good source of minerals, such as manganese, phosphorous, calcium and potassium. Vitamins and minerals are an essential ingredient in any diet for a dog, and there are many types of vegetable, particularly the green and orange varieties, that can help in this respect. Feeding your dog with natural dog food can be almost akin to taking out an insurance policy!

All these natural dog foods are 100% fat and oil free, while being rich in protein and fiber, helping to keep your dog at the peak of fitness and health.

There are branded natural foods available, but it is always advisable to talk to your vetereinary consultant before changing your dog’s diet, just to be on the safe side.

Every pet owner wants his dog to have a glossy healthy coat, clean teeth and good breath, and clear eyes. The benefit of natural dog food is that it will will contribute to all of these, while ensuring fewer visits to the vet.

When using home recipes to make your own natural dog food, you should avoid using cream, ice cream, fatty foods, and raw pork. These foods can cause indigestion and other diseases. Junk food should also be avoided.

In all cases, consult your veterinary consultant concerning your dog’s proposed natural dog food diet.