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In a time pre Covid-19, I was a photographer with my own studio.  I photographed kids, moms and dads, and pets, in particular dogs.

I love, love, dogs and over my life I have had many share my journey and love me unconditionally.  Then, I became allergic to them, but, I still wanted them to be a part of my life.  I then photographed them under seriously heavy medication under supervision of my doctor.  That was such fun.  They are such a joy that I cannot imagine a life without them. I miss those days.

I have decided to make this year the year of the dog, not the Chinese year of the dog, but the year that add them to my portfolio.  I will be accepting commission for dog portraits starting this year.

This is Miss Lola.  She stole my heart and she will steal yours.  She's very good at it!

The joy and heartache of finding something special for someone you love can be palpable.

What to give is the BIG question. How many times can you give chocolates or roses?  Dinner out, in this time of Covid, can be a dubious adventure at best.

Many of us have trouble thinking up a gift, I do, too.  It is agonizing, with the endless internet searches.

When I was painting my last 5x7" red rose, on copper for my Valentine's Day promotion, my husband fell in love with it.  Guess what, this is will be his unusual, unforgettable, present.  Why, because he will always remember it.  It will be THE art piece on his desk. This rose will never wilt and will live on for generations.  

If your husband/partner/lover is a procrastinator, share the Gift Guide with them.  Let them buy an original one-of-a-kind art piece, have it show up at the door for Valentine's Day and they will feel like a hero!  You will have an original art piece that will bring you joy for years.

Dinner out, chocolate and roses will be forgotten one, or two, weeks later, but art is the gift that keeps on giving - forever! 

Putting brush to canvas. Oil Painters of America.

It has been ten years since we have had a snow storm in December.  Winter has arrived in full glory!