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Evening Fire

Approximately 24″x48″

Acrylic sketch and collage on paper

Today was a fun day. I played in my studio, trying some things for a water-media class I am teaching at Ghost Ranch this summer. My goal is to encourage play. I did that today.

When my you youngest child got home today, she applauded my efforts. Then she asked why Noah, my oldest, looked like a robot. “Well, I was looking at a photo, and that is how he was standing?” Was my reply. Feeling free, I ripped his part of the painting off and reattached it. I can’t tell you how satisfying it is to work like this!!!!

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Yawn

8″x10″ pastel on sanded paper pet portrait details below.

I am lucky to be part of the Arts and Medicine Program at Baylor Hospital in Dallas,TX.

I painted this guy in the Sammons Cancer center. I set up my easel and painted. Patients, caregivers, and staff watched the cat come to life as they passed through the busy atrium.

This painting is about the yawn, everything else is just color play. Painting him was a joyful experience for me, and my hope in painting publicly, was to share that joy.

Many people had interest in my art, and many more had a cat story to share. Our conversations often lead to the reason they were standing in front of me. It is an honor to share their stories, struggles, and vulnerability. The cat stories were fun too;)

💕 ❤️ would you like to to see your beloved dog or cat in an original painting? Click link to see details

Is it a gift? I must receive by Feb 6th if you want to receive by Valentine’s Day. Quantity limited.