Meet Makani! She was born and raised in Las Vegas to self-described hippie parents. Together her siblings, dogs, cats, and horses, they lived on a ranchita (small ranch) just outside of town. She said her childhood was mostly spent outside enjoying nature. 

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Last summer in the devastating Calf Canyon / Hermit's Peak wildfire they lost their home and all their outbuildings. But more than the loss of "stuff" she was affected by the loss of the forest. It was a shattering experience for the whole family and now they are working together to rebuild and heal the forest.

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It's been an honor to get to know her and her story while painting her portrait.