In February of 2020 I did the painting below of Greta Thunberg.

I was moved by this young soul dedicating her life to saving the planet from extinction.

I had written a book in January called Soulful Voices which was the heart of her vision long before I knew about Greta.

This month on PBS there is a brilliant documentary about Greta and I was inspired to paint this spirit again.

My greatest concern is for my grandchildren and life beyond them. I believe we are at a turning point on this planet and now is the time for Action.

Whatever I can do to make a difference....USE ME USE ME USE ME...I would love to align with Greta and Auction these paintings off for her cause so if anyone out there knows how to reach her pass the information onto me!

TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

If we could take a walk on this beautiful day, this is the place we would go.
This quiet path is where I live in my mind every hour of the day. I would love to share a meditative moment with you, my dear Friends Join me as we sing the song below and join hands spiritually on this
Peace Filled Path.  

I love the idea of something welcoming me off in the distance and trees that form a framed in the landscape of life.

Finding My Purpose Again
I have not painted in 2 months because I dedicated my time to clearing the home of my Dear Marmie Beck who passed away recently.

Once the clearing was done I wondered what the next image would be.

I am so moved by the recent news about the abuse happening to the Asian Community. It stirred me so much that I knew I had to "Speak" with my brush about the feeling I have. It came to be that the children are watching and so a child's face represents this community.

My HeART is breaking. I want to live in a Polite Society. I was raised on the Golden Rules and when I see how people are being treated my only recourse is to paint and pray that the images bring quiet reflection and peace to the viewer.

If you have an Asian Non Profit you support please send me the information. [email protected]

To read about my dedication to Non Profits check out this story in the recent INSIDE NAPA VALLEY MAGAZINE

"Moments" is the painting underneath this new piece. Although it is gone what it birthed seems to reflect a "Moment in Time"?

For Product with these images go to Jessel Product

Jessel Miller has begun her new devotion to supporting
NON PROFITS
and
ALS Cure Project 
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is the First Non Profit this year that Jessel has aligned with.
This image is in support of the
First Lou Gehrig Day
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Jessel is featured in INSIDE NAPA VALLEY MAGAZINE this month and the road to this destination of
GIVING BACK AND PAYING IT FORWARD
is told in the story. Copies Available at the Jessel Gallery.

If you are looking for the right image for your Non Profit Contact:
JESSEL MILLER
Let's work together.

In Honor of their passing one year ago today I am resending the image I created the day after their tragic accident taking the lives of many amazing Souls.

GIVE THEM A CHANCE
by
Jessel Miller
Give them a Chance to Light the Way,
Waken to a brand new Day.
Filled with Promise and a Grace,
We need to share upon this space.
This earth we love in soil we grow,
A common good we reap and sow.
Today sweet Liberty we see
In country we call brave and free.
My prayer is simple and yet true,
For everyone red white and blue.
Join hands and hearts and we will be
A place the world calls Harmony.

This piece was born in April 2020. I kept feeling so much unrest in the country and it concerned me. I was raised in Canada, yet have lived in the US since I was 16. I believe in the beauty and freedom we are privileged to experience every single day.

Home of the Brave and Land of the Free
I changed the image several times until this week and finally I felt like the image had it's story.

This country has nurtured and supported me for years. I am nestled in the most beautiful valley surrounded by vineyards and mountains. How Grateful I am to be an American and now I believe we must put our efforts into healing and uplifting each other and giving back to a country that is the best place to live.

Below are my process paintings of Martin Luther King Jr.

I started with the top image and thought the page needed Martin when he was a child. It felt too busy so I eliminated his face as a child and just left color around him. Something still felt off so I tried to go back to the original more silent piece with white and when I stepped back the white had formed doves all around Martin's face. I knew then the piece was complete!