Blog — Portraits

I love the beach. I love the beauty of the ocean. When I see the vastness of the water, my soul calls me to worship our God. He spoke and the oceans were created. Wow! That's quite a statement. I'm reminded of His incredible beauty and artistry. Why do we spend time at the beach? It's relaxing. It's fun. It's...

I live in the desert. The summers are so hot here. It was my birthday, so we decided to spend a few days in Mount Charleston which is about 35-40 miles northwest of Las Vegas. It's much cooler at the top of the mountain. Before the trip, I whispered a prayer to God asking Him for a birthday surprise. I...

I got a text from my husband's co-worker. He saw the portrait I painted of our Calico Kitty and was interested in learning about commissioning me to paint his beloved pocket beagles. He sent me reference photos. We discussed the details. Then the fun began! I had never heard of pocket beagles. I grew up with Winthropp, our family beagle....

What comes to mind when you see Charley & Harley? As I was painting these adorable bears, I smiled a lot. I was daydreaming about how these two bears might impact our national conversation. It was a big daydream! Is it possible that Charley and Harley could help heal the deep divide in our country? Could they help strip away...

Young and Free is a oil painting on canvas measuring 10 x 8 x 1.5 inches. The sides are painted with rich burnt umber paint strokes. This painting arrives ready to hang in your favorite room. This young woman is just beginning her life. She's excited about her future. She has dreams to travel and see the world. Her favorite...