Thankfully I've come to learn at age 12 that God doesn't make junk while attending a meeting at overeaters anonymous. I remember being nervous as can be as I walk through the door with my mother, with eyes all looking back at me. Just as I was about to sit in a chair I glanced at a poster on the wall that read,  "God doesn't make junk."

The poster illustration was of a young man that was looking up at the sky. Instantly I felt comfortable and shy little Renée was doing much better.

At the meeting,  I heard adults sharing their struggles and came to understand, even older people have problems. For the first time I felt the weight roll off my shoulders. My circle of friends began to grow.Through the 12 step program I came to learn that there was a God in heaven who created every human being to be different.

I came to realize that I was special in God's eyes and that God would never reject anyone.

God created each person to be unique and one-of-a-kind. God doesn't make junk, or misfits,  he only makes a special one-of-a-kind in each one of us.

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The Birth of "MY DAILY BREAD DAIRY"
paintings that feed the soul.....


Hello My Friends,

Glad you could stop by today!
I have been doing some thinking since the beginning of the New Year and I decided to share my world in an more upfront and personal way. While I have reflected on thoughts on what others think what it could  be like living the life of an artist, I thought, well I should really be writing my diary. Isn't it interesting at the very thought of reading or at least peaking into somebody else's  diary?  Well now you can!

So I'm wondering what your soul is thirsting for this year? Are you looking back at 2012 and hoping for change? I know I do. I want to grow, and develop more meaningful relationships with my community and my family. That's what moves me to paint paintings that feed MY SOUL. I love to paint everything that feeds my soul, that fills me with peace,  joy and laughter. I plan on sharing the many aspects of my life that provoke me to paint based on the "WORD OF THE DAY", and how that word is entwinde in my creative process. 

Laughter feeds my soul, noth'n like a good laugh, HEY before you go, how about a good laugh for the day? 
I read this joke this morning:

A thief in Paris decided to steal some famous paintings from a museum called the Louvre Museum. After grabbing the paintings and making it passed security, the thief jumps in his vehicle for the get away. Several blocks down the street he runs out of gas. When asked how he could mastermind such a crime as this, the man replies. "But Monsieur, you see, I had no Monet to buy Degas, to make my van Gogh". ha-ha...gotta love it!   

Love much, laugh much, live well!  I Love You!

ABOUT THE POSTCARD:Contemporary Realist Oil Painter to raising funds beginning this holiday season through sales of her Historical Portraits of Webster Lake – Native American Series Now Available for purchase at Webster Lake Gifts, The Book Lovers Gourmet, The Webster Gift Galley and by visiting Dumont’s website at
  www.portrait-artist-oil-painter.com

100% of Sales Will Be Donated! BUY NOW!
 ONLINE COST IS $10 for pack of 3 includes shipping

“This is a small price to pay for the large impact it will have on peoples lives,” states Renee “I have always felt a strong conviction to give back and pay it forward. My purpose as an artist is to create art that will make a difference in the world. I am honored to participate in this ongoing project with my personal goals of promoting a happier healthier world.

 Particularly close to her heart has been the plight of helping single Mom’s and people who live without clean drinking water.  Growing up Dumont’s Mom was her greatest support and encouragement.  At an early age painting in coloring books as young as age 3 provided the artist with an outlet to express her innermost feelings through her use of color.  Renee has developed deep compassion for single Mom’s through her own experience for a short time in her life and also, for people who suffer from illness and even death due to environmental related issues.

The historical inspired painting series of Native American appreciation is a gift to the community who enjoy both the beautiful wildlife and fishing that the lake with the longest name in the U.S. offers.  The upcoming series of paintings by Dumont will feature elements of historical appreciation combined with the serenity and unity the lake has to offer. Dumont states, I hope each work of art will make my viewers feel truly connected emotionally to their environment.

 HEY HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE LAKE WITH THE LONGEST NAME IN THE U.S.?
Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is a 45-letter Native American name for this body of fresh water, is often cited as the longest place name in the United States and one of the longest in the world. LOCATION: WEBSTER MA

This portrait Painting is part of a Native
American series I’m creating in
appreciation of cultural heritage of the Nipmuc Indians that once lived  here on Webster Lake.
The painting is being used to design over-sized postcards and 100% of the proceeds to benefit The
Rotary Club and their efforts to help
service humanitarian causes.
I have been a member of the Webster/Dudley Rotary Club for several months now, and I am really inspired by every speaker we have who share there efforts to make a difference in the world.
Business owners can participate in this exciting project by becoming a sponsor and/or  sell these gorgeous over-sized postcards through your venue.The project is expected to begin by NOV 12th 2012 when postcards are available to purchase to the public. CLICK HERE $3.00. 

I hope you consider helping us or look into joining your local Rotary. The original Native American portrait painting is available for purchase as well as any size canvas print from my website. It will be uploaded in the coming days so you can submit your orders online.
Send an email to me with any questions or concerns you may have.
By the way have you ever heard of the Rotary Club?
What is Rotary? Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. .
PS. We are always looking for new members to help us help others! 
Love makes the world go round...thank you for stopping by!

This is where it all began when I was commissioned by the Blackstone Valley Boys & Girls Club to paint my very first painting of the river. I knew this was going to be a very BIG project due to the fact the commissioned piece was to be an aerial view which I had never yet attempted to paint. In, addition, the main part of the painting, was to be the major corporate textile mill that was no longer in existence.

The only pieces of the puzzle I had for reference were some old worn out blue print of the building, and some small pictures in the town’s history book. I was taken on a guided tour which pretty much showed me the area that each building covered. This gave me a rough idea of the dimensions of each structure and an explanation of how the mills utilized river/canal water to generate power to crank the shafts.

As a result, I came to an understanding and I developed an emotional connection of these innocent hard working people. They really didn’t realize how bad the textile mills would soon pollute our waters and destroy our land just trying to make a honest living.

Since then my appreciation for history and my passion for a cleaner, healthier environment grew tremendously. I love this opportunity I have been given to record this small piece of history as we saw it in my mind after the completion of research.

We are watching the Departments of Tourism, work and culture all working together to support the communities, and educate us through creative efforts. Also, we see the Blackstone River Coalition strive to regain healthy water, land and habitation within the Blackstone Valley National Corridor.

We have 3 Bald Eagles living on the lake. They were right over me on the top of the trees as I sat watching for roughly 30 mins, as I was floating on my tube on the water. How awesome....

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