Blog — Charcoal

It was so much fun to draw Audrey Flora's portrait. She has the most beautiful eyes. Her smile makes me smile. And the bow... I love the bow. This little sweetheart loves watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries. She enjoys watching Ms. Rachel. Her dog Archer makes her laugh and smile. And her Oma (Grandma) loves bows, so she will wear one...

Tootsie was a Queensland Heeler, a breed from Australia. These dogs are known to be loyal, intelligent, and very energetic herding dogs. Tootsie's life was a story of second chances, love, and adventure. At two months old, she was found in a box with her siblings in the hills of Perris, CA. She was rescued that day by her new...

As a little kitten, Asuna was abandoned at the back door of a veterinarian’s office. She was very small and needed a home. One of the workers at the veterinarian’s office decided to adopt her. It was the beginning of ten wonderful years together for Steve and Asuna. She enjoyed resting on his tummy.She loved eating!  She had a sense of urgency...

Do you like going through photo albums? I appreciate the ease of our digital age with the ability to easily store thousands of pictures. I also love to spend time sipping a cup of tea while turning the pages of cherished family photo albums.  I came across Lindsey's photo while looking through my Mom's photo albums. Little Lindsey was adopted by...

Theodore is my teddy bear. He was a gift from my Mom. He has a special ear that enables him to carefully listen to me. He's soft and cuddly. I love him! As I was drawing his portrait, I remembered a comment my Mom shared with me years ago. She encouraged me to surround myself with things that make me...