PERFECT PEONY DIAMOND and the wisdom that comes

and the wisdom that comes from years of a well-lived life

or walking along the busy waterfront of her hometown

Illustrating at least two children's books a year since 1993 for prestigious publishers has earned him a reputation with a younger audience as well as many awards for his children's art

howling ghost

Their added insight into the creativity and dedication of their husbands’ work pursuits acts as a backstage pass to the experience of capturing the essence of Alaska through photography and paintbrush

PERFECT PEONY DIAMOND and the wisdom that comesBarbara Lavallee is a celebrated Alaskan watercolorist known for her work depicting various cultures. Her humorous and unique subjects bring joy to viewers from all over the world. People almost always smile and often even giggle when they peer into a Lavallee painting and find insight into the artist's joyous outlook on life. There are no sad tales in her art. "I like to portray the highs of humanity the humor, the tenacity, the magnificence of all