"I struggled for years with having blocks about what art should be and how to incorporate spiritual values. I did not know that I could do portraits, but it was channeled to me to try working in metaphysical bookstores.

I approached Judith at “A Peace of the Universe Bookstore” in Scottsdale, Arizona, who guided and helped me to develop this unique approach. It has taken several years for all the pieces to fall into place, but it has been an adventure for me.

I hope you enjoy these portraits and I hope I can create one for you or a loved one."

Pastels Watercolors

Each is drawn with pastels or watercolors on archival paper that is 100% acid free. The client sends me an individual photo of choice, a reading is done, and the animal totem is incorporated into the portrait.

The work is sealed with a fixative spray to prevent damage. Additional figures and animals can be incorporated. The drawing unframed and sent in a sturdy mailer, along with a detailed copy of the reading.
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"Natasha" (pastel)

This portrait was from a request from  her mother who has been a friend for a long time. I have known Natasha from when she was a little girl, but hadn't seen her for many years.

When I saw the photo of her, the wolf came to me because, like her mother, had come through difficult times and stood strong.

“Judith at A Peace of the Universe” (pastel)

Judith owns a bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona and was the person, who helped me develop my art in a spiritual way. I was living alone at the time and had to buy a vehicle.

With her help, guidance,providing me with a place to create and sell my portraits, I was able to finance the vehicle (my very first new vehicle with air conditioning). Not only did this provide me with a way for doing my spiritual art, giving me practice, but ultimately led me down my spiritual path.

Judith asked me to do her portrait after she had a profound spiritual experience, where the eagle had appeared to her. Her joy and enthusiasm is conveyed in this work and I will always owe her a remembrance of thanks.

"Judy" (pastel)

Judy has been my friend from the 60’s and still a beautiful woman. It is interesting to me how our friends change, but the essence of Judy with spirit and vitality is still in her face.

She is now involved with homeopathic medicine and cares for people in a good way. She had seen many red-tailed hawks at the time I was to do her portrait and this was the animal that she requested. Like the hawk, Judy is strong, creative and definitely, delivers messages for those who are ill.

"Guy Red Owl" (pastel)

I have been so intrigued by Native Americans, and was drawn to ask him a million questions, but I knew Guy’s wife, before I really got to know him.

He wanted his portrait done with the wolf. The wolf represents being the teacher. Guy is a very illusive fellow, but he provides Sweat Lodges as one of his forms of service .I asked if I could trade the portrait for coming to his house and doing Sweat Lodges, and it was agreed.

He has become a mentor and trusting friend, who likes to play tricks, but is for me, definitely wolf medicine.

“Jimmy”   (pastel)

This is one of the first portraits I did and is of my son. I did this drawing from a photo where my son was at the beach, pensive in front of a fire.

My son loves to go to Mexico and the ocean, and I put him with a dolphin. I later learned that the dolphin is for joy and they are in tune with the breath and sound with sonar ability.

"Scott" (pastel)

Scott’s portrait is a recent one, and he requested that I do it with the dolphin. I believe this to be a very good portrait of him.

He is happy, fun and cares a great deal about people and leads an interesting life. He seems to be skipping across the water, like the dolphin.

"Peggy" (pastel)

I met Peggy at a conference and she knew that she wanted her portrait done. After we did her cards, the hawk came up. She is another very strong woman, who had raised many children, been a good wife and had put herself through school. She was a healer and now she knew it was her turn. She was embarking on her own new life. She had bought herself a trailer, now going to go different places, park the trailer and find out all about herself.

It seemed appropriate to me that the hawk was taking wing, and I hope she is flying, still.

"Grandfather Wallace Black Elk" (watercolor)

I met Grandfather at a conference and asked him if I could take his picture and do his portrait. Grandfather smiled his big smile and agreed. I saw him again at another conference and had the portrait.

He was very pleased, and he honored me by blessing my pipe with a ceremony before sunrise. I chose the animal that I believed represented Grandfather, which is the eagle and surely, he flies with eagles. He has done much humanitarian work, especially for the Native Americans and has taught Anglos, as well.

Linda is an elder and has done tremendous amount of service work in her community, working to form an environmental organization, through her practice as a marriage counselor, and with Native American ceremonial practices with a focus for women.

Her name, “Uputindi Warmi”, was given to her by a shaman from South America and relates to her animal totem, the scorpion. This story is told in her book that will be coming out in the near future. Her book is about how ceremony is related to our daily life and you can read more about her on her web site - http://lindaneale.com

I went to see her in Portland, Oregon and had the good fortune to participate in women’s ceremonial work. I also, came to have a wonderful new friend and teacher/mentor, who was totally accepting of me and shared all that I was interested in learning. It became much more for me than a business deal and I have been truly blessed in getting to know her.