While I was painting the “Kitty Tree” (Previous Post) at the Humane Society, the director, Bruce, asked if I could paint the words “Meet & Greet Room” on the door of the room where once a person chooses a dog they might like to adopt, they bring them in there to play with and [...]
Bruce Fishalow — HSMC Executive Director and me!
Lyn Beurrier- Cat Specialist and Me
On January 16th my friend Jen introduced me to Bruce Fishalow the Executive Director of the Humane Society in Marion County. I’ve been wanting to do something for the them since I started Maggie’s Angels and for one reason or another nothing [...]
Here’s what I’m currently working on, I’m finally doing paintings of my own animals. Angel the Westie, Sky the Aussie and Luna my horse, the goats are coming in the next batch. They are all at the beginning stages of the painting process, but you can still see the personality starting to come out.
The next [...]
On March 7th a very special event happened here in Ocala, a concert called Kidfetti brought some major musical talent to this town for a great cause.
This is the second year “The Centers, which is a Central Florida based private behavioral health and substance abuse center, hosted this event in an effort to raise money to [...]
My Father Jorge and Mother Maruja
The amazing Paella!
Eli and Omar Miguel Playing Flamenco Music
Eli “La Salerita” Dancing with Flamenco Spice
My attempt at the Flamenco Dance
My Boys placed Luminaries down the walkway and made the “Adios” very special!
On Sunday February 15th my husband and I hosted a party we called “A Night in Spain”
We belong to [...]
Artful Giving is a wonderful event that transforms the Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) into a Christmas boutique. This is the second year MCA brings unique, affordable gifts handcrafted by local artists to the Brick City Center for the Arts.
We had so much fun celebrating the grand opening. There was wonderful Christmas music, refreshments and ofcourse a lot of [...]
I received this message from Sylvia Richardson;
“I am a big fan of yours. I first learned about your terrific work when you were featured in Ocala Style Magazine. I teach art at Belleview High School and introduced my students to your delightful work. Some tried to do portraits of their dogs using your style. I was [...]
Here is another Marion Cultural Alliance and Humane Society of Marion County fundraising project that I participated in that featured my Angels. Barkitecture was a terrific project were local Architects designed Dog Houses that would then be auctioned off to benefit these organizations. I helped create a house we called Cracker Hounds. Paddock Park Animal Care Center sponsored it, Schatt Construction, Inc. built it, and [...]
The third Bark About Art Show was the biggest yet. So many people showed up with their dogs ready to view demonstrations, take in the art and even buy it!
This year, Maggie’s Angels showcased the product line offered on the Merchandise link in my website. There you can see each of the portraits that I’ve done and [...]
The second annual Marion Cultural Alliance and Marion County Humane Society “Bark About Art Show“ was a huge success for Maggie’s Angels. Storms were predicted, but held off and the crowds turned out again for this great event. Many artist and vendors showed off what they had as pet owners showed of their little Angels some [...]
