Recent work

Staying healthy while grieving

Grief is a five letter word for stress. It hurts us emotionally, adds to our illnesses and makes sleep difficult and pains hard to avoid.

Eating well and regular exercise will help relieve some stress.  It's important to train for the rest of this life both mentally and physically.  Reducing harmful substances and finding a way to get more rest will help you through the process.  I am a 5 year veteran of losing someone and experiencing deep grief.  Much has happened in those five years, but taking a positive attitude toward all circumstances has helped me tremendously.

The best thing I can do now is to help others through the valley and use my art for healing.  It amazes me how it can lift up a broken heart.

Fighting Cancer

Everyone knows somebody who is battling cancer.  It is a cause dear to my heart as it has taken people I loved very much.  I am grateful to work with my good friend Nancy on fundraising events for rare cancer research.  This painting is being donated for that cause.

Portraits

I love to do portraits - but the original photograph or setting has to grab my attention.   This one did.

Valentines Day

Preliminary for jungle painting

I am working on a few jungle scenes for a friend and am trying a few ideas through quick watercolor concepts.

One year ago today...

We lost my brother-in-law to cancer.  A great man, husband, father, brother, uncle and brother-in-law.  I miss him so much.  As a friend remarked upon losing people she loved..."I hope heaven has enough angels now".  Until we meet again we take care of the living and in my son's words, "celebrate the life that was oh so good".