About Peekie

Who is Peekie? Peekie is a stuffed bear I have had since I was 11. He has been with me through thick and thin, through finals, through airports, and even through a New York adventure through the hotel laundry. A few years ago I retired my first Peekie (pictured on the left) and picked up Peekie2 at the Ceasar Shops in Las Vegas (he is pictured on the left of all sub pages in this site).

Where did the name come from? It was an endearing name that my mom use to call me as a kid. I think it originated with "sweetie" melted into "sweetie peedie" which became "peedie" then "peedie peekie" and finally "peekie". Funny how these things get started. :)

Why do I continue to sleep with Peekie? For some reason I am most comfortable sleeping with something against my lips whether it be my fist, a pillow, or peekie. I think I am just so use to sleeping with him it would break my heart not to. Call it a security blanket if you want -- whatever gets you through the night right?

Why include Peekie in my prints? Peekie has been there through everything: through the darkness and into the light. He has run the gamet of emotions with me and I consider him part of my soul. He is my alpha, my deepest root, my sense of self. He is a staple in my life. What is art if not an extension of one's self?