Mia

This sketch of sweet little Mia is on its way to her family in Ireland.  I just love the way she is holding her little bunny.

Expanding

I’m expanding.  In a good way. I’ve been writing posts in my Taking Flight series about healing and moving on from the intense new pain of child loss. That’s not to say that the pain goes away or that one …

Healing Through Self Care – Part 1

Welcome to the latest post in my series called Taking Flight. I have called it that because there have been so many things I have learned from and since our losses that I feel like my life has just begun …

Faith Hope

I was waiting for an okay from Faith Hope’s family to post her full sketch on here, but I just got it! Here’s that beautiful face. I would love to create a sketch for you, too!

A Little Peek and a Leap Year Discount

Because  it’s an extra long February this year, and here in the northeastern United States we could use a little break from the winter blahs, I’m offering a 10% discount on ALL paintings, sketches, gift certificates, and prints purchased through this site. …

Still. Giveaway!

We moved recently, and I have been unpacking with no end in sight, it seems. In this week’s unpacking adventures, I came across a few copies of this book, which I had purchased to give to newly bereaved mothers.  It …

Peace Through Creating

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I tend not to, because I feel like I’m setting myself up for failure. But I do like to set goals for myself for the year. Sometimes those goals look like: “Survive.” And sometimes …

Taking Orders

I’m excited to announce that I am going to be creating customized artwork again beginning in January. I am going to be trying something new by accepting orders directly through my website. You can find information about ordering by clicking on …

Today You Will Shine

Don’t we all need this reminder sometimes? Even in our darkest days, we can’t forget that there is something special that only we can offer to the world. This piece is now available as a giclee print in my new RedBubble …

Protecting Your Heart With Family and Friends

Welcome to the first post in my new Taking Flight series! This is one I’m also sharing in the UPLIFT event on facebook, offering encouragement, inspiration, and healing for the holidays. The timing of this post is no coincidence. As we in …