In a world where countless animals face abandonment, neglect, and abuse, the importance of animal rescue shines as a beacon of compassion and hope. So, every act of rescue represents …
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 …
Announcing Sami’s Art Shop
Hi Again! I am so excited! I’m like the energizer bunny that just keeps going! I am learning resilience, not return and this is a new chapter in my life. …
Pumpkins, Fall Colors & Golden Retrievers
Pumpkins and Fall Colors The featured painting is one I painted after a wonderful trip to Maine in 2006. I took a marvelous creative photography course with John Paul Caponigro …
Pumpkins & Golden Doodles
Pumpkins and Fall Colors One of my neighbors had these pumpkins on their porch and I loved the setup. Had to take a picture, then it begged to be painted …
Fond Memories of Maine
While writing my wellness blog on Emotional Wellness this week, I started thinking about what I would do this summer for a vacation and the fun I had in Maine …
Wallace
I went to a watercolor workshop in the summer of 2006 and met Wallace while painting in Camden Harbor. I was there to paint but had my camera with me …