Finding Comfort in Creativity There is quiet magic at the intersection of art and animals. This healing power of art and animals has held me steady through tough times. When …
The Artistic Process: Behind the Scenes of My Creative Journey
Creating the paintings featured in Promises Kept has been a deeply personal and transformative experience. Each piece tells the story of a rescue dog—a tale of resilience, love, and triumph. …
Creating a Loving Environment for Your Rescue Dog: A Guide from My Experiences
Rescuing a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences, but it also comes with unique challenges. Many rescue dogs have faced uncertain or difficult circumstances, so creating a loving …
Art as a Healing Process: How Painting Helped Me Cope with Loss
Art as a Path to Healing Art has always been more than a hobby for me. It’s a lifeline, a therapeutic outlet that helps me navigate life’s challenges, especially during …
Emotional Wellness
This was originally posted in 2016 after a very bad car accident in 2014. In earlier posts in The Wellness Lifeline Blog, I talked about physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, & occupational …
Pet Wellness Revisited
Benefits of Dog Ownership I originally published this as “Pet Wellness” on The Wellness Lifeline in 2016. I thought it was time to bring back a few of the oldies. …
My Favorite Rescue Stories and What They Taught Me
As I share my journey through Promises Kept, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the most memorable rescue stories that have shaped my life and …
Painting the Dogs of Promises Kept: A Look at My Creative Process
As I embark on the journey of sharing my book, Promises Kept, with you, I find it essential to delve into the heart of my creative process. Painting the dogs …
The Story Behind Promises Kept – My Journey from Art to Writing
For years, my life has been shaped by two great loves: art and animals. From the days I spent painting colorful canvases to the countless hours I spent rescuing and …