Donating time for a good cause!

I’ve always tried to donate my time and artistic ability to rescues in need. Over the years I’ve done quite a few for English Springer Rescue America, a rescue dear to my heart. My time has been limited the last several years but I managed to create these very special offerings in 2022 for a fundraising auction. The cookie jar sold for $600!! It was an amazing experience and I hope to have more time to devote to helping rescues of all types!

The Bond of Sisterhood

Jessica and Lucy

16×20, Oil on Gessobord

I received this order in October, paid in full on Etsy. I panicked because I knew I was already booked until after Christmas. The client assured me she just wanted to get in my queue and it was no rush. What a wonderful client she turned out to be! Not only did I receive this awesome photo to paint from, the dog on the right, Lucy, is not even her dog! She is the sister of Jessica and belongs to someone else! I was astounded that someone would pay for a portrait of someone else’s dog. It turns out that Jessica and Lucy are very bonded. Although they don’t live together, they spend a lot of time together and it was just natural to paint them together. Like I said, a most wonderful client. Thank you Michelle!!

In Memoriam…

Charlie

So often I’m asked to paint a beloved pet who has passed away. Some have been commissioned as gifts from loved ones, some from close friends and many are commissioned by the grieving owners. I hear stories of these wonderful furbabies and I grieve with each and every one. I’ve lost a few of my own over the years and I know how heart-wrenching it can be.

I’ve seen an increase this year, even painting a few who have been at the Rainbow Bridge for many years. It is an awesome feeling  that I’m creating a memorial that will be cherished for years to come. With my art, I hope to bring a happy memory that might heal even a tiny part of a broken heart.

 For those who have loved and lost, they are never really gone as long as you can remember them in your heart.

I see paintings everywhere!

ESRA Jamie

What do you see when you see a beautiful photograph? I see paintings. All day long, when I’m driving, when I’m scrolling thru Facebook or looking at the internet, beautiful paintings everywhere. Sometimes I wish I could turn it off as there are not enough hours in  what’s left of my life to paint all the beautiful photographs I’d like to paint.This gorgeous Springer is Jamie, available thru English Springer Rescue America and I can’t wait to paint him!

What do you see? Take some time to really look each day at the beauty all around you!

Paws for Charity

Once again, I am honored to have my artwork displayed in the Paws for Charity Art Book 2014. The Paws for Charity Project’s, Sara Harley, is an amazing person who puts this book together each year with all proceeds going to S.H.A.I.D. Tree Animal Shelter. Please visit their Facebook page, to read more about this wonderful project. https://www.facebook.com/   

Smile!

Smile!

Smile!

5×7 Oil on panel
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This started out as a portrait but did not look like the dog I was painting. Sometimes photos are misleading. It was too cute not to finish so I made it kind of whimsical and gave it the happy name of Smile!

 

Rusty

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Rusty with his beloved duck.
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5×7, oil on panel