Grandma’s Smile

Grandma’s Smile

Grandma’s Gallery – drawn at age 84 “People think I traced,” grandma said with a chuckle as she showed me her newest collection of artwork, “but I drew these myself.” ——– “I’m 84 years old and I can touch my toes.” As my grandma spoke these words, she chuckled and...

Hope In The Midst Of Trial

I just finished drawing Church In The Mountains when grandma passed. The beacon of faith beckoned me and I wondered if I had drawn it for her but it didn’t quite fit. Church, yes, mountains, no. As I thought about it, I wanted to create something that would represent...
Just Like My Grandma

Just Like My Grandma

“Grandma had a minor stroke, but she’s recovering,” read the first message. She’ll get better, I thought. I know my grandma.  “Grandma is having a hard time eating and speaking,” the next message read, “but she’s out of the critical period. Baby steps in forward...
My Art Gallery

My Art Gallery

I long for peace – that longing is what keeps me picking up my sketch book. Stepping away from demands and drawing brings that serenity that so often seems out of reach. I hope you can enjoy a bit of peace too as you watch the slideshow below. You can also view it by...
Church In The Mountains

Church In The Mountains

Scrolling through pictures of our last trip to Canada for my Canada Day post, I was drawn to a little church in the mountains. Here’s my drawing that celebrates this beacon of faith.