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Our precious bond with our animals is so inspiring! Pastel on paper, 2010. . . . . . #pastelart #paint #paintings #traditionalart #traditionalartist #artist #blackandwhite #artist #artistsoninstagram #pet #petportrait #commission #artfromtheheart #artbringsustogether #artinspiration #artforsale #fortheloveofart #fortheanimals #ilovepeople #iloveanimals #whysocute #petsarefamily https://www.instagram.com/p/CGgM2VShaq2/?igshid=h75edcucdu23

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The last wall - a mountain goat awaited when they climbed their bunk bed 🧡❤💜💙 I love my nephews. The family is moving, so now I get to paint more walls! Yay for a blank canvas! . . . . . #paint #traditionalart #childrenswallart #childrenillustration #painting #art #artbringsustogether #artist #artistsoninstagram #forestart #pnwlife #acrylics #painttherapy #inprogress #wipart #workinprogressart #naturalillustration #natureinspired #commission #collaborationart #willamettevalley #wildlife #woodlandanimals #magicalforest #hippyatheart #smokeythebear #nohomodeer https://www.instagram.com/p/CGVybUthSFl/?igshid=b12qv49ul93y

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The head of Ben's bed had a wolf pack. I really had the best helper ever. 🧡❤💜💙 here's the beginning stages. . . . . . #paint #traditionalart #childrenswallart #childrenillustration #painting #art #artbringsustogether #artist #artistsoninstagram #forestart #acrylics #inprogress #wipart #workinprogressart #naturalillustration #natureinspired #commission #collaborationart #willamettevalley #wildlife #woodlandanimals https://www.instagram.com/p/CFLCXFDBEfs/?igshid=1mtawlf1jk8q2

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Thinking of the forests burning, of the many people and animals displaced and losing their homes. So grateful for all that are safe. 🧡❤💜💙 Had the honor of painting my nephews' room a few years back. Here's one of the walls, completed. . . . . . #paint #traditionalart #childrenswallart #childrenillustration #painting #art #artbringsustogether #artist #artistsoninstagram #forestart #pnwlife #acrylics #painttherapy #inprogress #wipart #workinprogressart #naturalillustration #natureinspired #commission #collaborationart #willamettevalley #wildlife #woodlandanimals #magicalforest #hippyatheart #smokeythebear https://www.instagram.com/p/CFGApjVh3Yw/?igshid=krav7jvxr8g3

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Wishing I could curl up with these two sweeties. Smitty and Jones ❤ Swipe for reference photos and adorable in unison yawning. . . . . . . #pastelpalettes #pastelart #art #artbringsustogether #catsofinstagram #cat #snugglebuddies #whysocute #iloveanimals #artistsoninstagram #artist #traditionalart #illustration #illo #painting #artfromtheheart #yawningcat https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7FmMMBdCW/?igshid=4weyif1ndrtk

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The final passes on this painting - where I learned methods to secure figures in their environment. A shared light source is one of the most convincing ways. Enjoy! . . . . . #redwoods #paint #traditionalart #painting #art #artbringsustogether #artist #artistsoninstagram #forestart #redwood #pogonip #oilpainting #figurepainting #painttherapy #goldfishpond #inprogress #wipart #workinprogressart #naturalillustration #natureinspired #ilovesantacruz #santacruz #santacruzmountains #bouldercreek #magicalforest #hippyatheart #czufire #smokeythebear https://www.instagram.com/p/CE4hw2gBDjb/?igshid=7q3tof8lwxmc

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The final passes on this painting - where I learned methods to secure figures in their environment. A shared light source is one of the most convincing ways. Enjoy! . . . . . #redwoods #paint #traditionalart #painting #art #artbringsustogether #artist #artistsoninstagram #forestart #redwood #pogonip #oilpainting #figurepainting #painttherapy #goldfishpond #inprogress #wipart #workinprogressart #naturalillustration #natureinspired #ilovesantacruz #santacruz #santacruzmountains #bouldercreek #magicalforest #hippyatheart #czufire #smokeythebear https://www.instagram.com/p/CE4hneiBQj2/?igshid=1rcg3kc117ffs

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Detail of "Pogonip" as it continued. Pastels seemed to fit this relationship best. Also, I love a pink and green color combination. . . . . . #redwoods #paint #traditionalart #painting #art #artbringsustogether #artist #artistsoninstagram #forestart #redwood #pogonip #oilpainting #figurepainting #painttherapy #goldfishpond #inprogress #wipart #workinprogressart #naturalillustration #natureinspired #motherhoodinspired #ilovesantacruz #santacruz #santacruzmountains #bouldercreek #magicalforest #hippyatheart #czufire #smokeythebear https://www.instagram.com/p/CE2B-MmBGZb/?igshid=jzhbmd6n09br

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Detail of "Pogonip" as it continued. I think this is where I began loving this medium for its subtlety. . . . . . #redwoods #paint #traditionalart #painting #art #artbringsustogether #artist #artistsoninstagram #forestart #redwood #oilpainting #figurepainting #painttherapy #sketch #goldfishpond #inprogress #wipart #workinprogressart #naturalillustration #natureinspired #ilovesantacruz #santacruz #santacruzmountains #bouldercreek #magicalforest #hippyatheart #czufire #smokeythebear https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzY43qhXi0/?igshid=y85z438tso1c

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One of the most beautiful places I've lived has recently been devastated by fire. The redwood forests of the Santa Cruz mountains are recovering, and my attention is riveted there. I'm grateful many are safe, and that we have our memories to hold on to. Here's to resiliency! Over the next week, I'll share a painting I did of the Pogonip. Here is the beginning stages, sketch included. . . . . . #redwoods #paint #traditionalart #painting #art #artbringsustogether #artist #artistsoninstagram #forestart #redwood #pogonip #oilpainting #figurepainting #painttherapy #goldfishpond #inprogress #wipart #workinprogressart #naturalillustration #natureinspired #ilovesantacruz #santacruz #santacruzmountains #bouldercreek #magicalforest #hippyatheart #czufire #smokeythebear https://www.instagram.com/p/CExWf6ahNeU/?igshid=qgnbz1w4vlm5

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Making time for Tommy recently. Love this little tree vole! Here's to getting closer to reaching a goal of children's book illustration. Know any publishers? Send 'em my way ❤ . #redtreevole #treevole #art #artbringsustogether #pacificnorthwest #douglasfir #childrensbooks #children #illustration #illo #artist #artistsoninstagram #digitalmedia #process #sketch #iloveanimals #childlit #childrensbookillustration #woodlandanimals #blackandwhite #photoshopart https://www.instagram.com/p/CDkAYwfB6QF/?igshid=19tli3agvswkw

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I designed some artwork for this year's Wildlife Crew! What an honor! Featuring "Fat Broad" a Northern Spotted Owl. Link in IG bio. https://www.customink.com/fundraising/crew-shirts-2020?utm_campaign=mobile-campaign-page-share&utm_content=crew-shirts-2020&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link #woodlandanimals #wildlife #wild #bw #tshirtdesign #owl #owls #northernspottedowl #spottedowl #iloveanimals #illustration #digitalart #thanksphotoshop #commission #artistsoninstagram #art #artistsoninstagram #artforsale #iloveowls #ilovenature #restinpeace #fatbroad #babyanimals #babyowl #pacificnorthwest https://www.instagram.com/p/CDXirIZBCYv/?igshid=1rhnwtzdvhevo

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"Habenero" had a urinary obstruction - he recovered and was much more comfortable after our care. From my "In Trust" series about veterinary care during Covid19. Because the owner is more distanced from their pet's visit, I painted the pets and sent them the image, to bring them a little closer. #covidart #artbringsustogether #art #loveislong #vettechlife #veterinary #veterinarymedicine #fortheanimals #iloveanimals #ilovepeople #watercolor #watercolorcrayons #artist #artfromtheheart #artfromlife #livemodels #whysocute #sketch #sketchbook #mustlovecats #paint #painting #artist #artforsale #kittycat #cutecats #catstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CDXSQrtByNz/?igshid=12f4bm9dgshv2

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"Riggs" had vestibular disease - his world was spinning - a little less after our care. From my "In Trust" series about veterinary care during Covid19. Because the owner is more distanced from their pet's visit, I painted the pets and sent them the image, to bring them a little closer. #covidart #artbringsustogether #art #loveislong #vettechlife #veterinary #veterinarymedicine #fortheanimals #iloveanimals #ilovepeople #watercolor #watercolorcrayons #artist #artfromtheheart #artfromlife #livemodels #whysocute #sketch #sketchbook #mustlovedogs🐾 #paint #painting #artist #artforsale #illo #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUfubpBFap/?igshid=6dy0cnv9rxhu

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Self portrait of my little family in quarantine a few months ago. May Buddha Hand be perched on my shoulder forever💗🐹 Rest in peace 💗 #myheart #selfportraitpainting #paint #painting #iloveanimals #animalsarefamily #myfamily #gouachepainting #gouache #guineapigsofinstagram #guineapig #hamster #hamstersofinstagram #quarentinelife #art #covidart #watercolor #watercolorpainting #minovio #novio https://www.instagram.com/p/CDR_svrh-Em/?igshid=1qntqcfk9owf

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Awww goes right along with my painting! #guineapigsofinstagram #guineapig #sketch #sketchbook #art #journalinspiration #journal #collegelife #paint #painting #watercolor #watercolorcrayons #quicksketch #happypig #iloveanimals #ilovemyguineapig #whysocute #munchmunch #wheek #chompchomp https://www.instagram.com/p/CDQANseBvHb/?igshid=1afegj9n54xe8

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Every day 🐹😽 #guineapigsofinstagram #guineapig #sketch #sketchbook #art #journalinspiration #journal #covid #collegelife #paint #painting #watercolor #watercolorcrayons #quicksketch #happypig #iloveanimals #ilovemyguineapig https://www.instagram.com/p/CDPbgrehiJk/?igshid=efygad04tctu