The collection CLASSICS IN WHITE began with painting my daughter wearing a white dress while at a casino. It was a modern spin on a vintage look that was originally taken from a photograph. I figured why not paint more females wearing white with fun backgrounds, while keeping with the statement theme still. I gave each of them a name and color scheme depicting what the painting was based on. Each painting began from original photography as well. THE MET is based on a White Gala, the BRIDE as you know typically wear white, SOCIAL comes from a white party, NOISE was created from a guitar that inspired white noise, and last is CAPRI those popular little white cigarettes women smoked in the 90’s. Gordana is a friend of my daughters who sent me a picture of herself that I painted of her in oils. The Met building is made with dried rose petals designed to make the structure look 3D, then I painted the rose petals.

The collection CLASSICS IN WHITE began with painting my daughter wearing a white dress while at a casino. It was a modern spin on a vintage look that was originally taken from a photograph. I figured why not paint more females wearing white with fun backgrounds, while keeping with the statement theme still. I gave each of them a name and color scheme depicting what the painting was based on. Each painting began from original photography as well. THE MET is based on a White Gala, the BRIDE as you know typically wear white, SOCIAL comes from a white party, NOISE was created from a guitar that inspired white noise, and last is CAPRI those popular little white cigarettes women smoked in the 90’s. My daughter Josephine was the Maid of Honor her friend Grace’s wedding who is painted here. She sent me a picture of Grace that I created the painting from. I used the original rose petals from her wedding on the painting, along with oils to create this unique statement piece.

The collection CLASSICS IN WHITE began with painting my daughter wearing a white dress while at a casino. It was a modern spin on a vintage look that was originally taken from a photograph. I figured why not paint more females wearing white with fun backgrounds, while keeping with the statement theme still. I gave each of them a name and color scheme depicting what the painting was based on. Each painting began from original photography as well. THE MET is based on a White Gala, the BRIDE as you know typically wear white, SOCIAL comes from a white party, NOISE was created from a guitar that inspired white noise, and last is CAPRI those popular little white cigarettes women smoked in the 90’s. Kelsey is my daughter’s step sister on her dad's side. She is the daughter of Shelly her dad’s wife, and Shelly is also Kelsey’s mother and stepmother of my daughter Josephine. Kelsey is an artist as well, so when she approved of me painting her I was so excited. She sent me this selfie picture of her wearing white on the way to a Social Event. The painting is created with oils and metallic paint, along with rose petals to create the look of wood on the mirror.

The collection CLASSICS IN WHITE began with painting my daughter wearing a white dress while at a casino. It was a modern spin on a vintage look that was originally taken from a photograph. I figured why not paint more females wearing white with fun backgrounds, while keeping with the statement theme still. I gave each of them a name and color scheme depicting what the painting was based on. Each painting began from original photography as well. THE MET is based on a White Gala, the BRIDE as you know typically wear white, SOCIAL comes from a white party, NOISE was created from a guitar that inspired white noise, and last is CAPRI those popular little white cigarettes women smoked in the 90’s. Kristina who is painted here is posing for a photograph playing a guitar. Kristina is a creative and florist, as well. I was thrilled when she sent me pictures of her to paint. It was a hard decision to choose what photo to use. I loved this guitar one because of all the details. It is painted in oils with rose petals and stems on the hat, hair, and background.

The collection CLASSICS IN WHITE began with painting my daughter wearing a white dress while at a casino. It was a modern spin on a vintage look that was originally taken from a photograph. I figured why not paint more females wearing white with fun backgrounds, while keeping with the statement theme still. I gave each of them a name and color scheme depicting what the painting was based on. Each painting began from original photography as well. THE MET is based on a White Gala, the BRIDE as you know typically wear white, SOCIAL comes from a white party, NOISE was created from a guitar that inspired white noise, and last is CAPRI those popular little white cigarettes women smoked in the 90’s. The painting is created in oils with rose petals to depict the colorful carpet.

BLANCHE HABERSTICH - ACCEPTED

Kevin Reed-Heart

I would like to salute Kevin. He is noted for being courageous, independent, and passionate by everyone who knows him. I met Kevin about eight years ago while living in the same apartment building. We quickly became best friends, and I consider him family now.

February 2024 came and it was Valentine’s weekend, which happened to be the same weekend as my wedding reception. Kevin let me know he wouldn’t be joining us because he would be flying to Mayo Clinic for emergency open heart surgery within the next couple days. Leave it to Kevin to be the center of attention, as usual. Prior to this, within five months of 2014 (May to September), Kevin survived two open heart surgeries and a stroke with partial paralysis and other deficits/challenges to work through. Kevin worked out everyday, loving his Peloton, and living life to the fullest. Kevin is one of the bravest and strongest humans I know.

Deeply saddened, worried, and missing Kevin in his absence from our reception we left the next morning for Mayo Clinic. We wanted to let Kevin know how much he meant to us and how much we loved and supported him before he went into surgery. 10 years prior Kevin initially had an aortic aneurysm repaired. Five months later the valve could not be saved and he received the St. Jude’s aortic valve. After that for the next 10 years Kevin’s heart was monitored with no changes, until that February 2024. The doctors noticed the tear had increased in size, which initially wasn’t repaired correctly, so they sent him off to Mayo.

Kevin’s grandmother, grandfather, uncle, aunt, and mother all passed away from heart complications. Kevin is blessed to have a wonderful system of caring aunts, who are his mother’s sisters that raised him. They continue to bless him with immense and abundant love and support. Kevin continues to live life to the best of his abilities. His new love is dog sitting for anyone who needs help. He has grown that into a wonderful career on the side, while still being in the IT field full time.

Deep and dark thoughts and feelings can take over someone’s days going through any kind of disease, illness, accident, or challenges that life can test us with as humans. Sometimes strength and resilience seem impossible to find within ourselves. My mission is to paint a “With Love, Sarah” painting, and donate it to bring a moment of happiness and a smile to that person’s face or their family and friends. Filling peoples hearts with warmth and joy, if for only a moment should be a priority for all of us. Finding the subjects most candid, beautiful moment in their life, and bringing that moment back in a painting, will lift their spirits. Let’s encourage one another, and be each other’s biggest fans.

BRAVE is a mixed media collection of oils in three statement colors with dried rose petals. This is a self portrait of when I had skin cancer. I had reconstructive surgery disfiguring my nose from its prior state with a deep scar. I’ve come to terms that our scars are statements on our bodies describing our lives.Donating an original WITH LOVE, SARAH painting to anyone undergoing an illness, disease, survived an accident, or to someone who lost a loved one each quarter fills my heart with such warmth and joy. Please volunteer someone you know in need of some happiness for me to paint. Their favorite candid photo of the subject is all that’s needed.

Mixed media artwork created with oils and rose petals on canvas. Original size is 8 × 10 on canvas, only sold in set of five originals as (Roma, Napoli, Toscana, Venezia, and Milano). Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes and can be sold separately. These look beautiful displayed together as a set of five.

Mixed media artwork created with oils and rose petals on canvas. Original size is 8 × 10 on canvas, only sold in set of five originals as (Roma, Napoli, Toscana, Venezia, and Milano). Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes and can be sold separately. These look beautiful displayed together as a set of five.

The collection ALL FOUR SPELLS represents the four seasons. SPELLS, a synonym for seasons appropriately describing my designs that spell out the four seasons. SPICE is the first in this collection, which I added dried rose petals to make the pumpkins, painted them in metallics adding to the Fall word play. This is a mixed media collection of oils, metallics and dried rose petals. This is a great fall decoration piece for any room, also as a door hanger. Door hangers can be purchased in The Clauset.

The collection ALL FOUR SPELLS represents the four seasons. SPELLS, a synonym for seasons appropriately describing my designs that spell out the four seasons. FLAKE is the second in this collection, which I added dried rose petal greens to make the snowflake, painted them adding to the Winter word play. This is a mixed media collection of oils and dried rose petal greens. This is a great winter decoration piece for any room, also as a door hanger. Door hangers can be purchased in The Clauset.

2025 is a mixed media collection of oils, spray paints, inks, acrylics, rose petals, gold leaf foil and metallic gold house paint. 2025 was described as year of the snake, jubilees, new beginnings, good fortune, self development, and the Pantone color Mocha Mousse for the year. This is a great gift for those astrological seekers, birthdays, and baby shower gifts. Can you guess what restaurant this painting was created from?

SPLASH in Des Moines, IA.

The collection YEAR OF THE encompasses many cultures new year themes. These are a mixed media collection of oils, spray paints, inks, acrylics, rose petals, gold leaf foil and metallic gold house paint. 2024 was described as year of the dragon, slowing down, power, good fortune, and the Pantone color Peach Fuzz. 2025 was described as year of the snake, jubilees, new beginnings, and the Pantone color Mocha Mousse. 2026 is described as the year of the horse, growth, steady progress, balance, and the Pantone color Cloud Dancer.

2024 is a mixed media collection of oils, spray paints, inks, acrylics, rose petals, gold leaf foil and metallic gold house paint. 2024 was described as year of the dragon, slowing down, power, good fortune, and the Pantone color Peach Fuzz for the year. This is a great gift for those astrological seekers, birthdays, and baby shower gifts.

Mixed media artwork created with oils, acrylics, and rose petals on paper. Original size is 37.5 × 50 on paper. No original available. Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes. FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE look beautiful displayed together as a set of three.

Mixed media artwork created with oils, acrylics, and rose petals on paper. Original size is 30 × 40 on. canvas. Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes. The painting PEACE is the sixth painting in the READ THE LINES collection. PEACE is lovely displayed as artwork for National PEACE month, Christmas time, and the ongoing PEACE movement.

Mixed media artwork created with oils and rose petals on canvas. Original size is 8 × 10 on canvas, only sold in set of five originals as (Roma, Napoli, Toscana, Venezia, and Milano). Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes and can be sold separately. These look beautiful displayed together as a set of five.

Mixed media artwork created with oils and rose petals on canvas. Original size is 8 × 10 on canvas, only sold in set of five originals as (Roma, Napoli, Toscana, Venezia, and Milano). Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes and can be sold separately. These look beautiful displayed together as a set of five.

Mixed media artwork created with oils, acrylics, and rose petals on paper. Original size is 37.5 × 50 on paper. No original available. Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes. FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE look beautiful displayed together as a set of three.

Mixed media artwork created with oils, acrylics, and rose petals on paper. Original size is 37.5 × 50 on paper. No original available. Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes. FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE look beautiful displayed together as a set of three.

Mixed media artwork created with oils, acrylics, and rose petals on paper. Original size is 16 × 20 on canvas SOLD. No original available. Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes. RIP is an appropriate bereavement keepsake. Customize this by adding your own rose petals and color scheme to the artwork. Commissions take approximately 6 weeks to create.

Mixed media artwork created with oils, acrylics, and rose petals on paper. Original size is 30 × 40 on canvas. Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes. AMERICA makes a great Memorial Day, 4th of July, & Labor Day piece. Door art, book art, & gallery art are beautiful in this original piece. My daughter Josephine is the model in this picture holding the American flag on the dock of Clear Lake.

Mixed media artwork created with oils and rose petals on canvas. Original size is 8 × 10 on canvas, only sold in set of five originals as (Roma, Napoli, Toscana, Venezia, and Milano). Prints available on paper and canvas in multiple sizes and can be sold separately. These look beautiful displayed together as a set of five.