4th of July — Independence Day — is a time I feel thankful! I am THANKFUL because I am able to do meaningful work. I have a home I love, a family I love, and some great pets to share it with! These reflections were my inspiration for this painting, … Read More
Correspondence Cards just seem to be more and more popular by the day. Is it because all we do now is type? Is it because e-mail and text are the ways we keep in touch these days? I’m not sure, but I always have folks asking me about my blank … Read More
I LOVE Cowboys. I mean REALLY love Cowboys. And CowGIRLS, of course. After all, I’ve been one since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. Truly, I was riding a horse before I could walk. I guess that’s my inspiration for my Cowboy series: Available on Etsy! And here’s a few … Read More
I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again… I love commissions. My latest is in response to another recent commission featuring underwater life. This time, I was asked to feature a sea turtle. It’s not finished yet, but here’s what I have so far: The background has … Read More
Days I work from home, I’m so productive. It’s nice, especially when completing paperwork, to be able to do so without interruptions. But sometimes, I am tempted to fluff off and play instead. Mostly because of Chloe. The photo above was taken by me while sitting at my office desk. … Read More
I am an animal lover. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and I find they always seem to inspire my artwork. Some more than others. Take my dog Mazzy, for example. She’s a beautiful mixed breed my husband and I adopted from a shelter seven years ago. … Read More
As you may already know, Purpleheart Art, Vermont gives a portion of yearly proceeds to two charities: my local Rutland County Humane Society, and Operation Homefront. Growing up on a horse farm featuring lots of remarkable animals in addition to horses, I have always had a love for animals. The … Read More
I love this time of year for so many reasons. Here in Vermont, Spring and Summer are both a little slow to start. By the time the month of May rolls around, everyone has Spring Fever. I love to run, and for me there’s nothing better than moving my daily … Read More
When I was a little girl, I loved Fairie Tales. One of my most favorite was The Frog Prince. Why The Frog Prince? I’m not really sure. I do have a thing for frogs. I’ve been fond of frogs since I was a wee girl. way before they were popular … Read More
Spring is slow to arrive in Vermont. But it’s worth the wait! This time of year, everything just seems to pop. Tree buds which have been struggling for weeks to bloom are suddenly going crazy! Flowers and shrubs, too. Here’s a few shots of my little flower garden: Yellows. Reds: … Read More