About the Artist:

Nick Van Duren was born and raised in California. As a child he was frequently prone to getting in trouble in school because he insisted on drawing during valuable class time. However, Nick was not to be deterred…

Throughout his life Nick continued to draw as a creative outlet. Growing up in a musical family, at the age of 8 he started playing piano. Today, he continues to study Classical and Jazz Piano. For several years he made his living by playing gigs, parties, and at Union Square in San Francisco. During his teens and college years, he was a competitive swimmer.

Seeking new opportunities, Nick moved to Colorado. He is shown here hiking in the Rocky Mountains with his German Shepherd Bailey.

Nick is not only an artist and musician, but has a B.S. in Business from Regis University, CO. He also writes a hard-hitting political colomn "Freedom Off Leash" in his local town paper.

Both he and his wife Shannon show English Mastiffs in AKC Conformation.

Nick Van Duren's Dog Painting may also be seen at www.Dog-Paintings-and-Pictures.com