I live in an abundant valley full of fruit orchards. What else am I supposed to do in the fall but bake some pies? Haha! Look at this perfect apple pie. I just had my first bite. It is so good – seasoned with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and lime. The world may be chaotic, but I have this pie and coffee in a pretty dragonfly mug by Chaucy Pottery. Click the photo for sumptuous apple

One Dane at a Time, Inc. is hosting an online auction to raise money for Great Dane rescue efforts, and my art is included! You’ll find it, and all kinds of other gifts for dog lovers at their online auction group on Facebook. I donated a print of my sugar skull Great Dane and have heard that it’s already raised money for the cause. Woohoo! There are SO MANY other fun gifts for dog lovers

I’m starting a portrait of this kitty soon. His name is Yuri, and this is the only photo I have of him to work from for his custom pet portrait. This was the photo his future owner saw when he was up for adoption, and she knew she had to bring him home and comfort him from whatever trauma he was living through at the time. Haha! Litty guy needed some love! Come back in

Here is where I sit every day and paint for you in the beautiful Colorado town of Paonia. My vintage drafting table is strong, sturdy, weathered and old, with a long drawer for stashing extras. Its paint-covered surface would make for a beautiful abstract painting. I always keep my lucky cat with me while I work, to bring good luck. I’ve worked at this table in front of nine different windows in nine different homes

I watch dogs in my home for fun money, and I absolutely LOVE it. I get to spend time with all shapes, sizes, temperaments and ages of dogs, and then I send them back to their loving homes. It’s an absolutely perfect situation for me and a great way to decide what type of dog I want to adopt someday. Today, I’m wondering if “Killer Poodle” is on my dog breed short list? I woke