Brenda Lee was born in Pennsylvania. She had a menagerie of pets growing up, some domestic and some wild. While most girls were playing with Barbie dolls, Brenda was exploring the woods for wildlife and bringing home every injured or orphaned animal she encountered.

At an early age she began drawing the animals that fascinated her, (and) her attraction to wildlife grew along with her love for drawing them. "I felt I could not take these animals from the wild, but if I could capture them on paper or canvas I could have them for life". What began as a little girl's unique method of capturing wild animals became a life long addiction to painting.

Brenda ultimately settled down in Lake Tahoe where the natural beauty of the area enhanced her capability and talent. She is a frequent visitor to the National Parks and likes to observe and photograph wildlife in it's natural habitat. One spectacular adventure was to Alaska and Glacier bay, with an African trip planned next winter.

When painting wildlife, she feels that the detail and accuracy of her subjects anatomy are extremely important, however it is the untold story, the very soul of the animal, that she strives to capture on canvas. "I have chosen to work in oils, it gives me the freedom and objectivity to express my love and respect for both nature and wildlife."

Brenda's long term goal is to continue to use her gift for art as a tool in the crusade to save our endangered species. She has been working diligently with both experts and students to refine and share her talents in ways that will support that goal. Her work has been featured in galleries throughout California including the Parkhurst Gallery in Seal Beach and Morro Bay and the Museum of Natural History at Morro Bay.

Her paintings were prominently displayed at the Wyland Gallery in Lake Tahoe and in the Eagle Valley Frames gallery as well as other studios and art galleries throughout California.