Hope
My desire is that stopping by this page will fill your heart with a little more hope. Here you will see artwork and stories that display a pursuit of hope. The buttons will link you to full stories.
Wings of Strength
Ever since I was a little girl I’ve been fascinated by butterflies. I spent hours trying to catch them. I would sneak up, carefully cupping my hands over them so as not to hurt their delicate looking wings. Then I would slowly open my hands to see if I was successful.
Even today, butterflies still catch my eye and intrigue me. I love their colors. I admire their graceful …
Born To Move
Watching spinner dolphins frolic and play in the ocean around Hawaii brings such a big smile to my face! I long to transform myself and become one of them, jumping and spinning and landing with a splash. In fact, I think I used to jump into swimming pools just like that when I was young! Adults around me must have thought “What a funny little kid!”
I expected the story I would write for this painting would be about experiencing joy because spinner dolphins are such fun, joyful animals to watch, but they also remind me of something else.
The Ocean's Voice
The ocean speaks to me.
It whispers to me to come and dip my toes in, letting the waves cover my feet with sand. It invites me to swim in its dark, deep, blue waters. It insists that I fix my eyes upon the awesomeness of its powerful waves. I can’t look away.
Ever since I was a young girl, as soon as I got to the beach I was drawn like a magnet towards the ocean, my eyes holding fast to the unending waves. They scared me, and yet enthralled me.
When I was a teenager, I spent a week learning to surf…
Sparkling Clean
Does life ever leave you feeling heavy and dirty from the trials you face, the mistakes you’ve made and/or the pain inflicted by others? I sure do. It can be hard to bear and hard to get rid of. It feels the same to me as going to bed dirty after a long, hard, hot day of work.
I hate going to bed dirty. If I’m covered in dirt from gardening or paint after working in my studio, or if it’s been a hot sticky day, I just need to feel clean and fresh to be able to rest well.
You may not have this kind of weather, but let me tell you about what it’s like living on the Hilo side of Hawaii Island (commonly known as the Big Island).
Maku'u Point
I live on the youngest of the Hawaii Islands. We have multiple live volcano’s including one that erupted nearby in 2018. That may sound daunting, but to be honest, I find it touches my heart to stand on some of the most recently created land in the world.
I love the lava fields, whether it’s near Kileaua, or in Kalapana, or even the older cliffs near my home. They tell me stories of destruction leading to new life. They make me feel close to The Creator who is continuing to form and design this gorgeous island.
This painting is of a very beloved spot I go to regularly, with very special meaning to me...
The Good Shepherd
What do you do when your world comes crashing in around you? Devastating changes and losses cause a lot of emotions in us. We can become angry faster, cry easier and worry a lot.
I know, firsthand, about these types of emotions. I know about haunting fears that creep in and the reeling of saying goodbye. I know about living with uncertainty, health problems, and loneliness.
Years ago, when I had become too ill to leave home very often…
