I'm a lover of hand-crafted art works in all media. In the past I designed and wove rugs and tapestries, and did some work in black and white photography. Now I volunteer for Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit organization that breeds and trains service dogs and matches them with people with disabilities whom they aid.

One of the finest things about Novica is that the artists are able to set the prices they want for their work. When I buy from Novica I'm confident that the person who created the work is reaping the main financial reward. Those of us who love hand-crafted work are given access to fine work from around the world.