The Healing Power of Art
Why We Do What We Do
If you’ve followed Ron and me for any amount of time, you know that we believe our art doesn’t just decorate a wall. We’ve been told that our art has brightened a moment, shifted a mood, and brought a bit of hope or comfort sometimes when it’s needed most.
And this summer, Ron’s art will be bringing smiles to kids, families, and staff at Boston Children’s Hospital’s Dog Days of Summer Exhibition. Five pieces of Ron’s art were selected and will be on view to the public from June 1st through September. For us, this isn’t just a professional milestone, it’s a reminder of why we create in the first place.
We know that the world can be full of heavy things. But we also know that stepping into a space filled with warmth, joy, and color can change the way you feel, even if just for a moment. Art can be healing, distracting from pain or from the monotony of recovery, and has the ability to spark smiles in places where smiles can be hard to come by.
This isn’t just our opinion. For the past several years, Ron’s work has also been part of a permanent installation in Boston Children’s Hospital. His dog images hang in the recovery rooms, places where children and families experience some of their hardest days. We’ve heard from friends, neighbors, and even total strangers who have unexpectedly encountered Ron’s art while sitting beside a hospital bed. Their notes are simple but profound: “Your picture made my daughter smile after surgery.” “My son noticed the dog photo and talked about it for days.” “The nurse told us it was her favorite image in the whole unit.”
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We’ll never fully know the ripple effects of those moments, but we know they matter. They can be conversation starters, comfort objects, even little beacons of hope. We’re told Ron’s art makes the rooms feel less clinical and more like a place where healing can begin.
Honestly, that’s why we do what we do. Yes, we love the creative process - the photo shoots, the editing, the stories we invent for every dog who steps in front of Ron’s lens. But what matters most to us is knowing that our art is doing the work we always hoped it would: making people happy, lifting spirits, bringing comfort where it’s needed most.
So if you find yourself near Boston Children’s Hospital this summer, we hope you’ll take a moment stop by and look for Ron’s work. The mini art gallery is located in the main lobby and is open to the public. We’re proud to have Ron’s art included in a place that means so much to so many families. Our hope is always that it offers a spark of happiness, however small, wherever it’s seen.