Critter Comfort

While we navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that come in these times, I’m posting a series of “Critter Comfort” sketches and paintings. #CritterComfort

It feels like the whole world is wounded these days, and I've been recovering from some medical things and a surgery, so I took a little quiet time. But I'm back, feeling much better, and savoring the new life that surrounds our home. Sending hugs to everyone, and a whiff of joy from our yard. #CritterComfort

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Jun 16

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It feels like the whole world is wounded these day It feels like the whole world is wounded these days, and I've been recovering from some medical things and a surgery, so I took a little quiet time. But I'm back, feeling much better, and savoring the new life that surrounds our home. Sending hugs to everyone, and a whiff of joy from our yard. #CritterComfort

My "critter Comfort" today is a painting I did a couple of years ago of a sweet fawn born right outside my studio window. In the past few weeks, deer, huge with this year’s fawns, have been nibbling on the thyme covering our lawn. It gives me happiness to know that the ferns will be up soon, and new fawns will be tucked in safe within our land. #CritterComfort

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My "critter Comfort" today is a painting I did a c My "critter Comfort" today is a painting I did a couple of years ago of a sweet fawn born right outside my studio window. In the past few weeks, deer, huge with this year’s fawns, have been nibbling on the thyme covering our lawn. It gives me happiness to know that the ferns will be up soon, and new fawns will be tucked in safe within our land. #CritterComfort

Today’s "Critter Comfort" gets to live in my next book! This is a rough sketch, but I just got the official contract for my new book baby. It's something young, and joyful. Something I needed right now. Immensely grateful for this project. #CritterComfort

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Apr 22

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Today’s "Critter Comfort" gets to live in my nex Today’s "Critter Comfort" gets to live in my next book! This is a rough sketch, but I just got the official contract for my new book baby. It's something young, and joyful. Something I needed right now. Immensely grateful for this project. #CritterComfort

A little goaty goodness for #CritterComfort on this snowy wintry day. Goats always bring a smile to me.

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Apr 18

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A little goaty goodness for #CritterComfort on thi A little goaty goodness for #CritterComfort on this snowy wintry day. Goats always bring a smile to me.

For #CritterComfort - I give you an Italian puppy!

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Apr 15

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For #CritterComfort - I give you an Italian puppy! For #CritterComfort - I give you an Italian puppy!

Happy Easter and Happy Spring to you all! Holding everyone in my heart today and always. #CritterComfort

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Apr 12

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Happy Easter and Happy Spring to you all! Holding Happy Easter and Happy Spring to you all! Holding everyone in my heart today and always. #CritterComfort

Thanks to the lovey and incredibly talented @kellydipucchio , there will be a lot of mice on my easel this summer. And I mean a LOT! So thrilled to be working with Kelly! Here is a sneak peek as I work out colors and character sketches. #CritterComfort

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Apr 8

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Thanks to the lovey and incredibly talented @kelly Thanks to the lovey and incredibly talented @kellydipucchio , there will be a lot of mice on my easel this summer. And I mean a LOT! So thrilled to be working with Kelly! Here is a sneak peek as I work out colors and character sketches. #CritterComfort

Sharing a little humor today and some goaty goodness. I hope it brings a smile. #CritterComfort

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Apr 7

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Sharing a little humor today and some goaty goodne Sharing a little humor today and some goaty goodness. I hope it brings a smile. #CritterComfort

A different kind of ‘Critter Comfort’ today - life imitating art. I made this lamp when I was falling in love with my sweet girl, Pulina, and her and her baby sis like to sit under it while I work. #CritterComfort

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Apr 4

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A different kind of ‘Critter Comfort’ today - A different kind of ‘Critter Comfort’ today - life imitating art. I made this lamp when I was falling in love with my sweet girl, Pulina, and her and her baby sis like to sit under it while I work. #CritterComfort

For "Critter Comfort" today. It's a painting I did a few years ago, and a friend now has it, but I was searching for reference and saw the scan and smiled. So I thought I'd share some soft energy. I know my greatest comfort these days is in the middle of the night, when it seems a bit too much, my Pulina senses my anxiety and comes in for a tighter snuggle. Her soft body is the best feeling on the planet to me. #CritterComfort

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For "Critter Comfort" today. It's a painting I did For "Critter Comfort" today. It's a painting I did a few years ago, and a friend now has it, but I was searching for reference and saw the scan and smiled. So I thought I'd share some soft energy. I know my greatest comfort these days is in the middle of the night, when it seems a bit too much, my Pulina senses my anxiety and comes in for a tighter snuggle. Her soft body is the best feeling on the planet to me. #CritterComfort

A sketch today for today's "Critter Comfort." Go ahead, howl if you need to. #CritterComfort

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Apr 1

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A sketch today for today's "Critter Comfort." Go a A sketch today for today's "Critter Comfort." Go ahead, howl if you need to. #CritterComfort

A little sense of humor with "Critter Comfort" today - I'm calling it "The New Kitty". I once knew a little old lady who liked to invite people over to sit and have tea on her porch and admire the feral cats she had adopted - only, they weren't all kitties! Wishing everyone good health. #CritterComfort

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Mar 30

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A little sense of humor with "Critter Comfort" tod A little sense of humor with "Critter Comfort" today - I'm calling it "The New Kitty". I once knew a little old lady who liked to invite people over to sit and have tea on her porch and admire the feral cats she had adopted - only, they weren't all kitties! Wishing everyone good health. #CritterComfort

It feels like spring this morning and I am inspired by all the stories of people helping to get others through all of this. Here is my "Critter Comfort" offering for today. Hope you enjoy. #CritterComfort

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Mar 28

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It feels like spring this morning and I am inspire It feels like spring this morning and I am inspired by all the stories of people helping to get others through all of this. Here is my "Critter Comfort" offering for today. Hope you enjoy. #CritterComfort

Today's “Critter Comfort” post is a little happy pooch. I’m leaning on my fur and feathered friends a lot these days for moral support. Hope this puppy gives you joy. #CritterComfort

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Mar 27

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Today's “Critter Comfort” post is a little hap Today's “Critter Comfort” post is a little happy pooch. I’m leaning on my fur and feathered friends a lot these days for moral support. Hope this puppy gives you joy. #CritterComfort

While we navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that come in these times, I'm going to try to post "Critter Comforts" sketches and paintings. Today, I offer "A Moment in the Spa". I'm here with a cup of tea, and my kitties, and we are greeting the new day as we think of you all. #CritterComfort

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Mar 26

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While we navigate the rollercoaster of emotions th While we navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that come in these times, I'm going to try to post "Critter Comforts" sketches and paintings. Today, I offer "A Moment in the Spa". I'm here with a cup of tea, and my kitties, and we are greeting the new day as we think of you all. #CritterComfort

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