Following the completion of "DetermiNation", my husband Roy and I found ourselves traveling 10 months out of the year with print signing invitations from around the country.  Although it was a busy schedule, it also enabled me to stay in touch with the people and their families who have devoted their lives to our protection and the cause of our flag.  Meeting them and hearing some of their stories  was a continued source of inspiration. After several requests for a sequel, "Dawn Of DetermiNation" was released in the fall of 2002
The eagle takes center stage as the focal point of this painting.  Our armed forces and military leaders are personified in the eagle's face and stance.  Tenaciously, he is clinging to his flag daring anyone to take it from him.  His piercing gaze leaves no doubt that anyone who tries, will be severely reckoned with!  Having put himself at risk during it's rescue, he's taken the flag to a high place where it can be seen by all.
As dawn slowly breaks over the hills, the lights of an awakening city begin to appear in the distance, symbolic of a greater awakening taking place in the heart of a nation.  The alarm has sounded.  Now we've begun to reconsider and reprioritize the things that are most precious to us: freedom...family...God...honor...