Tails & Trails Blog ~
Tails & Trails Blog ~

The Sacred Bond: Why I Paint Animals
Animals have a way of sensing our energy, even when we’re not fully present with ourselves. In this post, I share why that unseen connection inspires my work, how animals can help us return to the moment, and what I hope people feel when they look into the eyes of a painting.

Finding Soul in the Hudson Valley Landscape
The Hudson Valley isn’t just my home, it’s my muse. Through quiet trails, golden trees, and mirrored lakes, I find inspiration in the stillness of everyday beauty. In each landscape painting, I aim to share not just a place, but a feeling: of memory, peace, and the kind of connection that only home can bring.

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.