Vanda Lavar's Fine Art works are collected internationally and ranges in subject matter from Pre-Raphaelite styled portraits to classical Animalia, style realistic animal paintings. The artist's illustration work is to be found throughout the world as decorative imagery on many different products including collectable phone cards, puzzles, key chains, mouse pads and cutting boards. Additionally, many of her limited edition prints are now found on the Secondary Market, including her ever popular print “Resurrection Theme”. Ms. Lavar is an internationally, recognized canine artist and was invited to display at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 2009. Ms Lavar was also commissioned by, The California Waterfowl Association to illustrate and design their first, limited edition, collectable ornament. She has illustrated 4 books to date and is working on several more. Ms. Lavar is listed in Who’s Who Among American College and University Student 1997, for her work in conservation and restoration for several polychrome statues belonging to the Catholic Church. Her illustrated books include: Tucker’s Tale by Christopher Walsh, Surf Doggy USA by Barbara Boyer, Mr. Topper the Magical Pot Bellied Pig by Liam Maher and her own book, Pillow Land Puppies which she wrote and illustrated, it includes an appendix of the classic prose by Francis Thompson, “The Hound of Heaven.. “ The Squirrel Superhighway by Anna Morrisson. She is currently Director and Illustrator of Surf City Art, located in Santa Cruz, CA.