I started making these fairy portraits of friends and family as gifts because the recipients would be so excited, and said the drawings made them feel “special and empowered”. I like to try to capture the person’s inner self and what makes them unique. As I started to develop more complications from my autoimmune disease, I found that making these portraits took my mind off the pain and anxiety of my health issues.
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I especially like drawing people with chronic illnesses, mental illnesses, and disabilities. I know how isolating and depressing situations like that can be, so I want to encourage them and hopefully give them the strength to carry on.
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Erika suffers from gastroparesis and was so excited when I surprised her with this portrait!
Karen suffers from POTS, Tachycardia Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia amongst other diseases. She loved that I included her assistance dog, Ted
This little Spoonie was my first male fairy and he couldn’t be cuter!
Althea’s mother struggles with an eating disorder and depression. I hope this drawing reminds her to stay strong
This portrait of my sister and brother-in-law is my favorite. Remembering the love and happiness at their wedding gets me through hard times
