Sketch A Day Drawing Challenge: Day 170 – Hamsters in Heaven

Last week, my sweet – adorable – tiny 7year old niece Clara walked up to me as Clark and I arrived at her house. She promptly walked out to greet us and somberly said, “Becky, I have really sad news…” My heart sunk, not knowing what exactly she was referring to. She continued after I asked her what the sad news was about, and she said, “Coco died.” She had a really sad face, and only moments later she looked up to me with wet eyes and said, “Becky, will you paint her for me?” My heart was overcome, to have her so quickly ask me for that visual comfort of knowing where her precious pet is, safely returned in the hands of her creator. ♥

I firmly believe, that our Heavenly Father loves and adores ALL of His creations, both large and small, with equal affection. Each living creation of His, has a special-unique spirit. We’ve all been tasked with a special mission, and I’m confident He is overjoyed to receive home, each of those precious spirits. 🙂

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About the Artist

I am an advocate first, and an artist second. My paintings create visual comfort-- spaces where grief, hope, and healing can live together without apology...

I paint what matters most: the people you cherish, the moments that shaped you, the feelings that need witness. Through art, your most precious memories move outside of you and into your home, where they can be held, seen, and never forgotten.

My work is rooted in three commitments: honoring the experiences of indigenous communities and the history of the land we inhabit; creating safe space for children and women whose voices have been silenced; and recording the honest truth of lived experience-- both my own and that of those who came before me. I believe art has the power to tell stories that words alone cannot, and to preserve what must not be lost or forgotten. I believe that all that we know about ourselves is because Art has preserved those stories throughout history, outliving those who created it.

When you encounter my work, I hope you find yourself in it-- not as escape, but as recognition. I hope it reminds you that your feelings matter, that your story deserves to be held, and that compassion and truth are still worth carrying forward.

Art is the voice that speaks honestly through the heart. 💝🪷