A Treasured Christmas was previously published in 2015. What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, … Read More
Two friends painted on Canadian birch wood slices. Cody and Jake are with their new owners who received their Christmas presents early this year. Their daughter who commissioned them, reports that her parents were very happy with both portraits. The … Read More
Wood slice menagerie of perfect pets. My friends will understand if I am a bit cross-eyed this holiday season. Let me explain. Over time, I have saved many photos of the dogs that brighten my life, including furry friends who … Read More
Miles and Bobby: custom portraits on wood slices. Miles and Bobby are painted on a 3″ diameter (approx) Canadian Birch wood slice. The owner wants to display the ornaments all year long in her home. I chose a lime green … Read More
Handmade gifts with meaning… Are you like me and treasure anything that has been handmade? Do you keep the rock your son painted when he was small? Or the jar craftily surrounded by glued sticks that chubby hands brought home … Read More
Finn and Reuben…reluctant siblings Finn and Reuben behave like most siblings. Although they frequently annoy each other, they secretly enjoy each other’s company. Finn’s story Finn was on the euthanasia list at the animal shelter in California when his owner … Read More
Let there be peace… Lest we forget…the enormous sacrifice of all our men and women in all wars. I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world. Sadako Sasaki. Photo by … Read More
The forgotten women who unscrambled secret codes. New documents are surfacing, and researchers are interviewing the few surviving women who were instrumental in decoding enemy messages in both World Wars. The brilliant work of these dedicated women is … Read More
The Attagirls – Unsung heroes of WWII. They and others answered the call to serve a nation at war When war began in 1939, many Canadian men answered the call to duty. Women also wanted to contribute to the … Read More
“Behold, their heroes cry in the streets, The envoys of peace weep bitterly.” Isaiah, 33:7. Above is a journal entry for Remembrance Day painted last year. This was completed in a discarded library book that I have repurposed for art. … Read More
Fall is about letting go… Shaking off their bits of copper, these birches tell the world that they are giving in to the mighty autumn wind just a bit. Letting Go 1 and 2 are acrylic paintings with copper … Read More
Winter Wonderland Workshop – paint a unique decoration for your home… Repurpose your old skates! Join me for a fun session painting old skates and making them beautiful and uniquely yours! They are sure to be a conversation starter in … Read More