'Look Up' is a piece that reflects what I love most about painting—freedom, joy, and the excitement of bringing something to life in my own way. I’ve always been drawn to blues and purples, and as I painted this cat, I let those colors guide me. There’s something about them that feels both calming and electric, a mix of mystery and vibrance that keeps me inspired. I chose to paint this cat realistically but in unconventional colors because art, to me, isn’t about strict rules—it’s about what makes you feel something. And while this cat may not exist in nature, it exists here, in this moment, full of life and wonder. Look Up is a reminder that sometimes we need to stop focusing on our current circumstances and instead find inspiration, motivation, and hope in new places.
Sparrow. Made with a scripture in mind that tells us not to worry about a thing. God made the sparrows, the birds of the air and they don't worry where their next meal comes from. If God cares enough to take care of the birds, would He not take even better care of us?! No one can add extra years to our life by worrying. Matthew 6:25-28
Lion of Judah. I made this painting so I could look at it and be reminded that I have a strong power within me that helps fight battles with me (and sometimes for me). I made sure it had battle scars to show it had been through some tough ordeals, but soft eyes, knowing that I'm looking at someone who loves me.
Molly. Our beloved pet Molly was a rescue from the SPCA. She unfortunately was diagnosed with an illness later in her short little life that had us make a tough decision in the summer of 2024. With the inevitable in her future, I painted her before she passed. This is also my second cat portrait that I made.
Red Cardinal. This painting was a struggle and I disliked working on it for most of it. Not all projects go as planned or envisioned. I did learn a lesson though because not everything you envision ends up being reality. And to learn to have peace with it and accept it, helps me in future painting efforts.
Jaguar's Eye. This was made for my daughter who at the time was struggling with separation anxiety. So I painted this for her so she could set it on her school desk and look at it whenever she missed her mama. Besides the purpose it served I absolutely loved working on this piece and surprised myself to be honest...one of my better pieces in my own (humble) opinion.
Poison Dart Frog. Because I had painted something for my daughter, my son now wanted something made for him as well. He picked a picture out of one of his school books and I went to work. Never painted any animal without fur or feathers before, this was a different thing altogether, but I'm glad I got challenged. Apparently I can paint slimy, wet looking and non furry animals too ;).
Chihuahua. A portrait of man's best friend. My first dog painting. This painting took some time to complete, but it sure helped me with my fur painting skills and gave me a boost of confidence.