About the Artist and Author

Ami Dobelle has had an extensive career at zoos and aquariums. She has studied animals and animal behavior for over twenty years. Ami is an experienced educator and animal trainer who has appeared as an animal expert on multiple television shows. 

Her hands-on work with animals inspired her to write Animal Dads and continues to inspire her artwork.

Message from the Artist/Author:

I gain inspiration for my art from the natural world around us. I try to capture the souls of my animal subjects within their eyes. Watercolors are one of my favorite mediums because of the fluidity and the"non forgiveness" of the medium. 

As a visitor here, you are part of a fantastic community. 

Your feedback and the addition of your own animal knowledge is greatly appreciated and I encourage you to connect with me and ask questions!  

                                                 Current and Past Art Exhibitions

Current:

• Main Ave Galleria in Ocean Grove, NJ
• NJ BIRDS X NJ ARTISTS: A Bird Art Show by the NJ Conservation Foundation on exhibit at the SMUSH Gallery in Jersey City, NJ, March 13-April 19, 2026

Past Exhibitions:

• The Frederick Galleries in Spring Lake, NJ exhibited from 2023-2026
• Earthly Expressions Art Show and Gala at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (part of the Morris County Park Common) December, 2025
• Garden State Distillery Holiday Art in Toms River, NJ, October-December 2025
• Affordable Art Show at the Art House Gallery in Jersey City, NJ, December 2024
• Animal in Art Exhibition at the Belmar Arts Council (BAC) in Belmar, NJ, October 2024

I have Animal Dads as well as all of my paintings, illustrations, and sale on my site.