Healing Hearts: Kindness, Trust, Inclusion
Artists: Laurel Beckett, Anita Savell and Janell Conner
“Will I Be All Right?”
Painting/Drawing Paper
Watercolor and pencils painting of child with doctor
This painting was inspired by our web picture and a still from the movie ‘Antebellum.’ I wanted to show child’s trust in the people caring for her, the kindness of the doctors and nurses reassuring her, and a little of the inclusion I see in the faces around us. I was a patient here myself recently, and I know how it feels to be scared and ask, ‘Will I be all right?’ (I am, thank you!)—Laurel Beckett
“Outside the Lines”
Painting
Watercolor, ink, acrylic on paper
Creating art is a way I have learned to be kind to myself. It lets me solve something beautiful from tumultuous feelings.—Anita Savell
“Ultimate Entrust”
Photography
Two hands of toddler and adult
In 2013, an 18-month-old and his mother experienced a terrible car accident. The toddler was rushed to UC Davis Health and underwent several reconstructive surgeries throughout a six weeks span. The toddler’s mother and family put their trust in his care team. Because of this, his life was saved by the amazing team of medical professionals.—Janell Conner
Healing HeARTS
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