Vintage Lollipops

I spent days trying to find the words to write this, feeling overwhelmed by all the clouds in my mind. There were times when I deleted everything, only to start over again. It's difficult to say things eloquently when emotion makes you carry every feeling so heavily. It's hard to put yourself out there when all you can do is ask for help. But it's even harder feeling like all of these moments might be our last so I have to try.  Gratitude defies simple explanation but I want to, again, say thank you. Your support for my sweet Sophie has been extraordinary, and is a reminder that even in dark moments light is found in the kindness of others. 🤍 I'm still running my sale to raise funds - all original art is 50% off. I'll keep adding new pieces over the next couple weeks. https://www.etsy.com/shop/artbybellaharris My heart is completely broken - Sophie's cancer has metastasized. Her life-expectancy has been described to me as "survival time of 8-12 months wit

Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters, I’m reaching out with a plea for help for my beloved Sophie, my six-year-old Boxer and soul companion. I'm tirelessly doing everything I can but in these difficult times, I graciously ask for support and generosity from those who might be touched by Sophie's story. Thank you for being here and dedicating your time to read this. I understand that many of us are facing challenges in these difficult times, and this may seem like a big request. It's difficult feeling so defenseless and vulnerable in times of crisis and need but your help could be life-saving. I feel completely blindsided. The past weeks have been a whirlwind of appointments, medications, and a devastating diagnosis of cancer after an emergency visit to Veterinary Specialty Services on Sunday night (June 30). STL Veterinary Radiologist Associates confirmed a large mass at the medial retropharyngeal lymph node, along with a bi-lobal mass on the parathyroid gland . The next st

'Pink Symphony' Oil on hand deckle edge paper   Available in my etsy shop

 ' With Grace' 4x6" oil on cotton rag Available in my etsy shop

I'm so excited for this new creative direction. I'll still be creating watercolor portraits and the like but for now I feel this calling and it feels like home. If you like landscapes and botanicals, I'd love for you to follow my account @agardenhome - where I'll be sharing a more curated look at my landscape oil paintings, as well as my home design, renovation journey, and garden things. These tiny original oil paintings are available in my etsy shop  🌲

Fall is just around the corner and to celebrate the approaching autumnal equinox, I'm having a HUGE etsy sale on all original artwork. If you're looking to add to your personal collection or have something in mind for that art-loving someone special... take 25% off your purchase plus enjoy free shipping now through the end of the year!  Watercolor studies  🤍 Available for purchase in my 25% off end of summer sale! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByBellaHarris