Animals and Homes in Sonoma + Napa Valley
December 12, 2024The weather is cool in Sonoma & Napa Valleys, with rain and rest for the vines + land. It has been a great pleasure for me this year to sit with a number of shelter animals, and see them find new homes. Here are just a few: This… Read more
Pet Portraits of the Dogs in our Lives
July 11, 2024Today, to celebrate this month that marks our Independence Day, I wanted to share a few recent pet portraits. Here is a puppy who really did wear a red-white-and blue scarf around his neck: On a different note,… Read more
Rescue Animals in Napa Valley
June 14, 2024During late spring-early summer in Sonoma and Napa Valleys, we rejoice in the warmth of the sunshine and step into the vineyards or onto a path for a walk. Winter has passed, our gardens are full with roses, and the air is fresh and clean. This year, to celebrate those… Read more
Art of Leisure Paintings
July 31, 2023Art of Leisure has always been circling around home and the leisure lifestyle in Sonoma and Napa Valley. This naturally includes the physical structure of a home, the spirit of its occupants including pets, surrounding gardens, and the thriving wine country community. Below, you will see my oil paintings of… Read more
A New Home for Shelter Dogs and Cats
July 15, 2019It is a gorgeous summer in Sonoma and Napa Valley, and as many are on vacation, I wanted to share with you that in my spare time, I paint portraits of dogs and cats who are temporarily living in animal shelters. When the pet is adopted, a professional print of… Read more