CAREGIVER ART
Every Caregiver has a story of their own, along with the story of the Loved One who is cared for.
These paintings reveal some of the "Undonenessundoneness" of living for many years with a loved one who has Dementia.
The sadness has been overwhelming. I work as a Coach to Caregivers, helping them to find support for their own lives while providing care for another. Creative expression is one aspect of my coaching for caregivers.
I welcome your inquiries. Go to: caregiverswisdom.com
These paintings deviate significantly from my Peggy Sebera landscape art. They express an on-going story of difficulty and hope. I offer these as a way of encouraging other caregivers to have the courage to express the many aspects and feelings involved with long term care giving. I am available for coaching regarding support and creative expression.
"I CAN'T GET THE PIECES TO FIT" 2025. Oil on Canvas. Caregiver Series by Peggy Sebera
"A Good Life coming Undone". 2024-25. Oil on Canvas Caregiver Series by Peggy Sebera
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"3 X 365" Caregiver Series. 2025. Digital Art by Peggy SeberaSebera and Bill Kane
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"Love Confined". 2025. Caregiver Series
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"ENDURANCE FOR THE JOURNEY"
On the day that my sweetheart, Lem, (age 89) went to a memory care facility, my friend, Brigitte, took me for a drive in the countryside. I was crying so hard that I could barely see. So, imagine how amazed and shocked I was to come upon 2 camels in Petaluma, CA!!. I yelled STOP! When I got out of the car, this awesome creature came up close to me. I was mesmerized as I fumbled with my camera through the tears. We connected, though I noticed the foul odor that camels are reputed to have.
When I got back home, I went to my computer and typed in: "What is the meaning of CAMEL?" Wow.....it read.....
"If you have had a camel sighting, it may be an acknowledgment from Spirit that you are preparing to take a journey in your life. This could mean an actual trip, but it can also mean that you are on a spiritual journey. The camel is there to aid you and protect you while also giving you courage and strength through tough times.
For 2 years now, sadness grips me on each journey, traveling to Portland, OR. where my loved one is in memory care near his children. This totem is a symbol of stamina, wisdom, survival, self-sufficiency and endurance, all of which have been required on this journey. So, now, 2 years later, I am finally finding the time to paint my travel companion. I am still in great need of the gifts that Camel represents to me on this journey. Thank you, my GREAT blonde friend.
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"Camel Stamina" 2025 Caregiver Series
With Lem in Portland, I began a monthly ritual of flying up to Portland to be with him.
Thank Goodness my daughter, Carey lived across the river in Vancouver, WA. She has been hostess to Lem and me each time. It has been very difficult. Getting everything settled with my BnB, planning appointments around my travel schedule, taking a taxi to the airporter, an airporter to the airport, a flight to Portland, renting a car, driving to the other side of town to pick up Lem, buying the groceries, watching him for 3 days, keeping guard and entertaining him. Loving him.
The first time I went, I was crying so much that Carey had to drive me back and forth. I could not find my way anywhere without GPS. Now, I am older, but stronger and am able to get lost and confidently find my way back to the maze of highways that Portland is. I cherish the time with Lem, It is worth the journey. I keep the promise of the CAMEL, trusting that I am on a spiritual journey with the Camel as totem, I will find the strength and stamina. I am doing much better these days, than I was when I began this journey 2 years ago.. 
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" A Watery Time" 2025. Caregiver Series. by Peggy Sebera
It rains so much in Portland. I have cried so much these last 2 years.
While painting this, I thought of the song: "Ain't no sunshine since he's gone"
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"Your Warmth is my Peace". 2024. Caregiver Series.
Mixed media by Peggy Sebera (& a bit of help from portrait teacher, Maggie Parr).
When we are together, talking is a challenge. My favorite moments are when we can lie together.
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"My Soul Floating Free" ( for a short while, each time I swim). 2020. Watercolor by Peggy Sebera