8″x10″ acrylic, 2009. This little doll holds special significance to her family. “Dottie” is a small, soft doll that was given to Catherine by her grandmother shortly before she passed away. Catherine’s aunt, Mary, commissioned this painting as a Christmas gift for Catherine, and also to honor her mother’s last gift to her niece. I was lucky enough to get to get to be present when Catherine first saw the painting, and it was a thrill to see the recognition in her face!