"I Woke Up Today and Saw the Flowers in a New Way"

Acrylic on canvas, 10" x 10"

"Riding on the Hope Train"

Acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20"

Historical rendition of a story told about orphans hopping trains

"Familiy by Choice"

Acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20"

Personal journey of hope during our adoption process

"Living the NOW"

Acrylic on canvas, 20" x 24"

Honor, respect, strengthen, dream and live in the NOW

"20 Years Together"

Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 36"'

A commissioned piece highlighting wedding, honeymoon, birth of daughter, two significant trips, and other symbols of their life together, adding harmony and love.

"Masai Giraffes"

Oil on Canvas, 12" x 36"

While traveling in Africa, I was awed by the giraffe's grace and beauty. We observed and absorbed and did little else... but to fully enjoy the earth and creation.

"Serenity"

Acrylic on canvas, 10" x 20"

Dragonflies are a strong symbol of hope in my life. This was created for an invitation to The Dragonfly Project celebration.

"Dragonfly Celebrating You"

Watercolor and Ink, 6" x 9"

Appearing on an invite and notecards for The Dragonfly Project. For more information, visit www.dragonflyproject.org.

"The Dragonflies"

Watercolor and Ink, 11" x 14"

Inspired by the work of The Dragonfly Project in Minneapolis, MN, and Walter Dudley Cavert's story about the life and the glorious transformation of a dragonfly, representing a hope to those whom have lost a loved one. This painting appears on sympathy cards sent out by The Dragonfly Project. For more information, visit www.dragonflyproject.org.

Archival prints available with Walter Dudley Caver's story printed below it. Read more.

"Sunflowers for June"

Oil on Canvas, 4' x 3'

Commissioned piece.

"Garden Visitor"

Oil on Canvas, 11" x 14"