Let’s just get it out there: dieting sucks. Right ladies? I mean, what is better than a hot donut first thing in the morning, a big, juicy hamburger with a buttery bun and a soda for lunch, or fresh pecan pie with ice cream after dinner (maybe with a glass of port or sherry)? I’m […]
For those of you following along, you already know that music is a HUGE part of my life, and that I live for my next concert. For those of you just joining us…You will soon know. I promise. There are a few bands my friend and I follow closely, and today I’m going to tell […]
If you’ve spent any time with me, you know that there are some basic activities I do very differently then most people. One of those is riding in the car. I lay on the floor (on a cushy mat) behind the driver’s seat any time I am in my van with my wheelchair loaded in […]
I never understood this, but one of the most common fears people who aren’t familiar with the way I function have about me is that I will choke because I usually eat lying down on my side. I’ve been doing this for nearly 29 years at this point, and so far so good. I’d say […]
For any of you that know me, you know that my dogs are three of the most important people in my life. I can’t remember ever not having at least one dog, and since my parents were/are veterinarians, I grew up with four-footed siblings instead of tw-footed ones. This week, I thought I’d formally introduce […]
I’ve recently embarked on a partnership with the Humane Society of Louisiana where donors are awarded a piece of my art based on how much they donate. The Humane Society focuses on fighting animal cruelty, neglect and mistreatment throughout the entire state. As you would expect, my family has known the head of the Humane […]
As most of you know, I am a total concert fanatic. Other than art (which in most cases is at least 50% work), I don’t have a whole lot of hobbies. Concerts give me a chance to get out of my house (where I live AND work) and to allow me to take a break […]
My friend Christy (with whom all of my avid blog readers should know well by now) and I have been following the band Florida Georgia Line for some time. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, along with their band, put on an absolutely amazing show. How they have not won Entertainer of the Year yet, I […]
Today I want to give you guys a look into my process when creating a watercolor pet portrait. I started painting pet portraits when I was about twelve and had immediate access to clientele through my parents’ veterinary practices. Over the years, as my style evolved and became more refined, I got more and more […]
I started making handmade jewelry when I was about fourteen. My dad had just had his double lung transplant, and in a weird series of events, reconnected with an old veterinary client of his who was into all kinds of art, including jewelry making. Ellan Vavrick is extremely talented in a number of mediums, including […]
