I started PSP&Co. in 2013 during a period that I can only describe as so dark that I would have never thought someone could walk through it and live to tell about it. I’ve had a lot of deep challenges in my life, but this one was unlike anything I thought possible.
Leading up to this, I completely lost interest in painting, and being a professional fine artist, this was a little problematic. I didn’t want to ever paint again. I also taught spiritual principles, did some speaking, and wrote volumes from a deeper, more high-minded, and oh-so-serious place.
One day I started doodling, looking for anything to focus on other than the pain I felt. Two little characters popped out, fashioned after my little dog and me. I added some words to the image and posted it on Facebook just for the hell of it. I felt just a tiny bit of warmth within, so I did another one.
Creating these little images made me smile a little bit, and since nothing made me smile, I kept doing it. Others seemed to be drawn to them. Doing this was the only thing that felt like the tiniest light in that dark cave, so I kept going.
Fast forward, and she now has well over a million social media followers and two sold-out books (I don’t sell anything at this time). I get many messages about how they bring a little smile to hurting hearts.
I just followed the moment-to-moment inner prompts. I followed the feelings of joy, however faint. Believe me, before this, if anyone had told me that I would paint little sparkly images and write about spiritual principles using words like tutus and fairy dust, I would have laughed so hard that my tiara would have flown off!
These moment-to-moment prompts lead us down paths we could have never imagined. Every time I have been led in a new direction, it is always something I had never imagined. What I can imagine is necessarily from the past.
We can learn from the past; the most important lesson is that it has passed and isn’t now.
Princess Sassy Pants & Co.™ 
Thank you.
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Jane, you so very much for your Beautiful pictures. You have been such a blessing to so many of us.I pray that you have a Blessed Easter weekend.Praying for you.🙏🏻
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I fell in love with your little pup and your drawings quite a while ago it seems. How did I miss your second book?? I bought several copies of your first book for myself and friends. I love your art! And your Maltese reminds me of my girl that I lost in 2020. I know about living in darkness because I’ve been there for way too long. Your posts always make me smile 🥹 Thank you… don’t quit and please send me info on your second book ❤️
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Oh… if you only knew knew how how YOU have blessed my soul. Living a ‘New Normal’ is difficult, but wow how I have been encouraged by your art and words. While I feel our ‘spiritual walk’ is different, I can sooooo relate. I pray for you friend. xo, TamiDupuis 🌸
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I enjoy you and the puppy so much. I look forward to seeing every day. I am sorry about your trials and tribulations. Unfortunately, life is made of them, but she makes me smile and feel better. I also love the puppy. She has the greatest long legs. Envy them.
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WOW!
We ALL think no one else feels down and out like I do!
Your beautiful thoughts and art work taught me ” Hey, we are ALL in this together (women) with feelings of : hurting, why me, anger, sadness, loneliness, It’s not fair, am I loosing my mind, no one could ever understand, poor me,
Their is a way out!
Call your doctor, talk to someone about how you are feeling,…. Journal your thoughts, find a group of ladies through meditation centers, exercise class, walking groups, a class, a book, a baby /friend group etc. There are many lonely Moms, lost retirees, over worked workers . There is a way out! Take up your mat and walk!
It might be through prayer, meditation, walking, sitting in nature, in a park etc.
Find your place. ( prayer closset ) any where!
PAUSE, take time to listen to your heart, take in the beauty around you, be your own best friend.
JOURNAL DAILY! Even if it’s just 1 word. Appreciation, a complaint, gratitude.
Journal daily. Be sure to always date your entry.
Ask your higher power to give you words so you can learn from this place in your life.
I fell into that black swirling hole years back. I thought I didn’t want to live another day in this painful world , yet I had everything!
It’s a journey, a process, you WILL come through this black tunnel!
Faith, Hope and Love. Even if you hug your dog or find a forgotten stuffed animal, something you can throw against the wall, step on, slap, whatever!
Sassy Pants helped pull me out of my depression.
It took time, it seemed like a long time.
Thank you! Your drawings and wize words started the process of digging out! Baby steps …
I am eternally grateful for what you have given all of us!
I cherish your art and tender words!
They made all the difference to move me from mud to Faith, Hope and Love!
Thank You! You made all the difference between darkness and light!🌟 I am eternally grateful but please keep doing what you do!!
Kathleen
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I started following you in 2015, I feel
That we are close. You make me feel like I am not alone, I used to have people say to me who is the princess sassy pants that you keep posting? I adored you from the first minute you were such an inspiration of healing and hope. Thank you for all you’ve done and I’m so grateful that you are in a much lighter place now. Much love to you my friend.
Sue Paquette
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I stumbled across to you one day, early on… almost in the beginning of your posts, looking for some light and inspiration. I found it in your posts . You provided light and inspiration to me and many of my friends during some of the darkest times in our lives. I thank you for that. I appreciate you for that and look forward to more of your little doodles. I also purchased both your books, not only for me, but for a number of my friends. Keep up the bright light in this sometimes dum world.
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Thank you for always keeping up your posts, for sharing your stories, triumphs and tribulations. I can relate to a lot you post esp after a bad year 2011 where I did not know how I made it through. Appreciate your time and talents. ❤️
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