Celebration Paintings

Celebration paintings pay tribute to the living people and animals you love!
Each Celebration Painting may include symbols about your happy memories, hobbies, heritage, favorite places, colors, foods, movies, books, music, role models, religion or spiritual path, profession, unique talents, and more.
You may choose to include photographs and actual objects.

Here are some examples of Celebration Paintings...

Sarah’s Soul “I asked you to paint her soul. Her soul is full of unlimited love and I see this in the painting! We love the stories behind each symbol and the representation of each family member. I am so excited to give it to her for her Birthday! Thank you so much! It is unbelievable!" ~Scott (Father of Sarah)

Celebrating a feline named after a Goddess with great humor, savvy and healing abilities.

Ian was wheelchair bound for most of his life due to dystonia. Thanks to a pioneering medical technique called of deep brain stimulation. He is now walking, running, driving and enjoying parts of nature he never thought he would experience.This painting pays tribute to freedom and his ability to open windows to his dreams. ​

Tracee was undergoing Chemo treatments when I was contacted by her dear friend. They shaved her head and wanted to do something special with the hair to honor her life and the courage it takes to survive breast cancer. I integrated her hair into this painting that represents what is most important to her. Today Tracee is cancer free, her hair is growing back and she told her friend "I love that the painting represented my life and not the potential for death."

These sweethearts share a passion for the ocean and meditation. It was a deep experience to pay tribute to their two hearts becoming one.

Celebration Painting for the anniversary of two beautiful love birds bringing their souls to the noble work of dismantling racism and nurturing care for fellow humans, animals and the Earth. Such an honor to paint this piece celebrating their meaningful memories and dedication to heart healing.

Ronnie wanted to celebrate her love for life and the details of her big family! World travel, music, the sun, flowers and more flowers, she can never get enough of the color pink! "I am speechless! You really captured all the details of my family and the life I love! Thank you so much!" ​~Ronnie

A Celebration Painting honoring a sacred place and the healing power of synchronicity.

Marianne and her husband asked me to do a live painting during her big birthday bash! It was completed in 3 hours…just early enough for her friends and family to sign. Such a sweet family! Such a beautiful woman!

Celebration Painting for a gifted pianist, meditation teacher, mother and friend.

Celebration Painting about a beloved animal companion and his lovingly mischievous ways of showing affection for his humans.

A love celebration

A large scale Celebration Painting for a studio in San Francisco.

Celebrating the life and personality of a dedicated nurse, activist, mother and grandmother. A truly kind and generous soul.

Celebration Painting for a dear man, brother, yoga teacher, environmentalist and strong warrior for his family.

Celebration Painting about ancestral guides for Puppetry backdrop and art installation

A Love Celebration Painting

A Celebration Painting for a gifted mother, music lover, musician, artist and businesswoman who lightens the heaviest of hearts with her kindness.

Celebration painting for a loving community leader, teacher, mother, friend and joyful spirit.

Celebration Painting honoring a loving mother, sister, auntie and friend who helps to bring peace to the hearts of her loved ones.