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January 13, 2023

Winter, new year and planning

Did you ever have a time when you have so much to do and it’s almost overwhelming? This part of winter after the holidays are over is always a time of planning, taking stock of the past year, paying taxes, planning the new year in …

August 29, 2022

Another fun pet portrait

My old boss asked me to paint this pup on a pillow she wished to gift her friend. The pup was an inseparable part of her friend’s life, until they passed. It’s always emotional to know the pain of grief someone is experiencing with the …

July 20, 2022

How’s your summer going?

The summer of 2022 has been monumental for me. I retired from the day job I work only to find that I am busier and have a much more purpose filled life now.Life is always filled with lessons and take away to build a better …

November 24, 2021

Thanksgiving

Set aside the hustle and bustle of shopping, cleaning, cooking and join me in expressing thanks for this year that is quickly passing, the family and friends we know and love, the customers and patrons, shopkeepers, and friends. This has been another year of transition, …