Tails & Trails Blog ~
Tails & Trails Blog ~
Art That Gives Back: How Every Portrait Creates Impact
Behind every pet portrait I create is a deeper mission: to give back. A portion of each sale supports animal-related charities, often chosen to reflect the subject’s unique story. Whether it’s honoring a therapy dog, supporting rescue organizations, or funding canine cancer research, each painting becomes part of something bigger—a tribute with heart, purpose, and lasting impact.
Where It All Began: Finding My Voice Through Art and Animals
I was always the kid with a pencil in hand, scribbling in the margins of my notebooks. It felt natural, instinctive. But as life unfolded, art quietly moved to the background. Marriage and motherhood came first. I raised five daughters here in the beautiful Hudson Valley. During those years my easel sat untouched, while my creative energy was poured into family life.