When a house isn't just a house... but a home....
Here is a home and office of a father who recently passed. This paintings will be a reminder to all the memories invoking a sense of nostalgia which is seen as a positive aspect of emotional well-being.
The Wyoming Valley Children's Association asked me to do an underwater themed mural for their sensory room which is under renovation.
A sensory room is a therapeutic space with a variety of equipment that provides students with special needs with personalized sensory input. This helps the children calm and focus so they can be better prepared for learning and interacting with others. I always love being in this school painting murals. The organization headed by Nina Zanon has such a great feel - the teachers are so dedicated to these youngsters - it oozes love.
Every once and awhile I am asked to do a house portrait. The home can mark new beginnings, see a baby grow to an adult, be a symbol of one's creativity
Every once and awhile I am asked to do a house portrait. The home can mark new beginnings, see a baby grow to an adult, be a symbol of one's creativity, be the landing spot for family members who have left the nest, and most of all a place where rituals can be nurtured. I believe the walls of a home become imbued with the energy of its residents and they remember.....
The latest painting I've done is in the window of Marquis. It is visible as a drive by or a walk by and if you so desire, go inside and see the same sized painting facing the interior of the gallery.
The latest painting I've done is in the window of Marquis. It is visible as a drive by or a walk by and if you so desire, go inside and see the same sized painting facing the interior of the gallery. This piece symbolizes the grounding the earth always provides when looking up doesn't feel feasible.
I find myself watching trees more and more. Their ability to undergo all sorts of weather, changes and cycles of life and stand regal and tall despite it all truly inspires me.
I find myself watching trees more and more. Their ability to undergo all sorts of weather, changes and cycles of life and stand regal and tall despite it all truly inspires me.
This sweet girl crossed the rainbow bridge awhile ago and has been succeeded by other gorgeous English Springer Spaniels.
This sweet girl crossed the rainbow bridge awhile ago and has been succeeded by other gorgeous English Springer Spaniels. I painted some of her predecessors with rave reviews prompting another. Here is Thatcher - the one and only time he was on the boat in Maine. She went out big!
And this sweet boy is living the life with organic turkey jerkey for snacks, ample exercise and air conditioning when needed. Some may wonder how they ever lived without Razz.....
