In the mountains of West Virginia, my husband and I live by private timber lands, where we're fortunate to train and develop our English setters on Ruffed Grouse primarily. Throughout the year, many days are spent working our setters with a camera tucked away in my vest. As timeless scenes form into stories, I take notes and reference photos to bring back to the studio.

Much like my enthusiasm for dog behavior and development, my artwork is also an admiration for the process. Each piece is inspired by first hand experience and knowledge, crafted from personal notes and reference photos, and thoughtfully composed by hand. Much of my work features personal favorite covers, wild birds, admired dog work, and true stories of days spent behind bird dogs.

My convictions of preserving these timeless traditions, is the subsistence of my craft.

A Craft With Conviction.

- Amanda Ballengee