Blog — Touching Hearts

Ray passed away a few years ago.  It's so difficult when we lose our loved ones. We grieve differently. Some of us need companionship and hugs, others need time alone.  When Tim approached me with the idea of drawing a portrait of his father for his sister, I knew he wanted to help his sister. She misses her father so...

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...

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...

It was a very special day. I was looking forward to spending quality time with the Penguins at SeaWorld® San Diego. While at the Penguin Habitat, I learned that they had a behind-the-scenes Penguin Encounter Up-Close Tour for people who wanted to be closer to the penguins. As you can see we bought the tickets. It was so much fun!!!...

As a young girl I looked forward to anything that had to do with ballet. Oh, the costumes were so much fun. I loved my tutu, ballet slippers and leotards. I loved to dance. I felt free. It was a special day when my dance instructor said I was ready for toe shoes! When I embarked on this journey to...