Art Commission: Embraced By The Savior

“I am so grateful for my almost 21 years with my amazing son. So Michael’s final request of his oldest sister… was to have her find an artist to draw him out of his wheelchair being embraced by the Savior. And he wanted his sweet dog Ana in the picture. So this is what I was given as a Christmas present from Michael and my children.”

Karen Cook

“You are absolutely amazing. I hope that you know how many lives you touch with your artwork… thank you for being so close to the spirit that it reflects in your artwork. Oh my heart is full! I appreciate everything you do to help families feel at peace and remember there is something larger than our time on earth here.”

Melissa Paige

Work In Progress – Stages of the Art Commission

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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. 💝🪷