Mental health worker hopes face painting can bring some joy

Deanna Brown of Pembine, Wis., owner of D’s Dreamations and D’s Creative Faces, paints a child’s face at a recent local event. (Contributed photo)

Deanna Brown, owner of D’s Dreamations-D’s Creative Faces, with some of the artwork she has created in the past. (Contributed photo)

A child with a face painting done by Deanna Brown, owner of D’s Dreamations-D’s Creative Faces. (Contributed photo)

Deanna Brown of Pembine, Wis., owner of D’s Dreamations and D’s Creative Faces, paints a child’s face at a recent local event. (Contributed photo)

PEMBINE, Wis. — Deanna Brown has turned her love of art into two side businesses — D’s Dreamations and D’s Creative Faces.

“When I was in high school, I remember wanting to be an art therapist,” she said. “I’ve always had an interest in art, and I had