Baby Whisperer I

30” X 44” watercolor monotype

Horses are indeed a marvel of sensitivity and emotional knowledge. Eight months pregnant, Alex, my daughter-in-law, visiting a stable where she used to ride horses, had a beautiful moment with one of the mares. Even though Alex had never ridden Diva, it was clear that Diva had been affected by her caretaker's recent pregnancy.

I carefully manipulated watercolor ink and coconut oil to record this profound emotional connection. The placement of these physically independent ink cells creates a visual of the spiritual cellular-level connection between the mare, the unborn child and Alex.

This moment is a reminder that all species deserve much more credit than humans often give them. It also underlines our potential to build connections with all creatures inspiring the desire to care for and maintain a healthy ecosystem.

Baby Whisperer I Ghost

Watercolor

Baby Whisperer II

30” X 44”

Watercolor

Baby Whisperer II ghost

30” X 44”

Watercolor

“The Baby Whisperer” 30” X 44” watercolor monotype Horses are truly a marvel of sensitivity and emotion. My daughter-in-law recently visited a stable where she used to ride, and while my son shoveled manure for their garden, she had a beautiful moment with one of the mares. Even though she had never ridden that particular horse, it became clear that the horse had been affected by its owner’s recent pregnancy. This experience reminded me that wildlife deserves much more credit than we often give them.

This observation also underlines how crucial it is to build connections with all creatures in order to restore and maintain a healthy ecosystem. I want to express my gratitude to Griffin and Alex for providing a stunning photo that inspired me to reflect on these profound ideas. They continue to motivate me each and every day.

A few weeks later I created two more pieces. One for my daughter-in-law's parents and one for my son.

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