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Happy 2022 beautiful blog readers!

"you are the river and I am the shore" a line from one of my favourite songs by Loggins and Messina - I date myself ;)

So symbolic to me at this time as we've all been somewhat adrift for so long, but now we're coming back. Back to the people and things we enjoy. That list of most treasured things has changed (become shorter) for me. Have you reassessed priorities? Changed your direction? Maybe where you live? Many of these things in my life have changed and I love to say, it's been an invaluable and exciting adventure in many ways. Sure, I'm a little scared of what this year will look like, but I've always said (my daughter will attest)...don't let fear stop you.
This painting represents the "coming to shore" as we collectively, cautiously and gently embrace our faithful shores.... "winding and swirling and dancing along...."

From my family to yours, wishing you a warm and joyful Holiday Season, with lots of hugs, chatter, tears, laughs and delicious food (ie. chocolate, wine, chocolate BTW - wine and chocolate are delicious together ;) )

I hope 2022 will kick 2021's ass and boldly take back everything we've lost, and that you get caught up in the knockdown.

BTW - Our art exhibit that was cancelled in May of 2020, is now being prepared for May 2022 - IN PERSON. Please watch for more info to come.

Thank you so, so much for all of your loves and I hope you continue to enjoy my journal of inspiration.


Have a very Merry Christmas and a Bold & Happy New Year!!! 🎄💖

Art is fun! Supporting the local arts and donating money for an incredible cause helps to lift our spirits and hearts. Food Banks Canada has been doing amazing work for the growing number of people who have found themselves in need of their service during the pandemic. I hope 2022 will be better for everyone, but until then my goal is to help make a difference during the Holiday Season and invite you to join me.

Throughout the month of November, I'll be creating a unique series of floral paintings and taking up the challenge of a painting-a-day for 30 days. Each painting is a 6" x 8" ink and watercolour and will be ready to frame (standard size). I'll be providing a Certificate of Authenticity for each painting.

Price per painting is $75.
***includes HST and shipping within Canada
***$25. from the sale of each painting will be donated to Food Banks Canada
You don't have to buy a painting to make a difference - make a donation directly to FBC, or share my daily posts with your friends. This is an awesome gift idea and can arrive in time for Christmas. ***another great option if you'd like to
purchase as a gift , I'll ship directly to them and include a personalized notecard.
DM me for more info

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Hello beautiful blog readers!
This is the weekend - Mother's Day is here!
My circle of support is small and it's always been that way. In the centre of that circle has always been my mom. She is a joyful, loving and supportive woman of 6 amazing children (yes, that includes yours truly). We all have a passion for living and we all keep things close to home. Family is everything. I look at my daughter and see that I have been able to raise her with these same values. I watch her as she takes steps into adulthood (although will always be my baby ;)) and I'm so proud to see she has the same sense of family and keeps things close to home.
All the change we want to happen in the world, begins at home.
To my mom and all the moms - Happy Mother's Day 💖🌹

Hello lovely blog readers!
You'd likely agree that "Hakuna Matata" is NOT the general sentiment reflected in 2020/2021. Too much loss, worry, fear. However, desperation can often crack open a light to reveal new possibilities and ways to reinvent ourselves. I feel grateful to have had the time and space to explore and grow as an artist. It's been incredibly inspiring to witness those who have immersed themselves into what brings some joy and follow their dreams. In that, there really is a sense of NO WORRIES.
I see it in this way....if we can make it through a pandemic, fear of creating art seems quite insignificant, and surmountable.. Wouldn't you agree?

GO BRAVE!

Hello beautiful blog readers!

I was recently listening to one of my favourite musical duos - Loggins and Messina (am I dating myself??) and specifically the song "Watching the River Run". The lyrics really resonate with me and maybe you can also relate, especially during this time of isolation. They sing "when we're together, than you've got a lot, 'cause I am the river and you are the shore". So beautiful! I thought of all the challenges we face and how we're all "winding and swirling and dancing around", but still connected to the shore or those we love, on our collective journey forward. Following our passions while taking notice when we "pass by the old willow tree". Maybe another way of saying "smell the roses along the way".

Happy March! Stay well 💖🌹

Happy New Year!
(I think that sentiment is good 'til the end of January, so I'm just under the wire :) )
Reflecting over the last year, most of which we've been in some form of isolation or another, I've come to like hanging out with me. My hair colour has grown in completely natural and I like it. I've kept my sense of humour (many would beg to differ). And I've created so much more than ever before. My family make me happy and knowing we've all taken care to stay safe gives me hope that we'll experience so much joy, when we can all be together without fear.
Now more than ever I also find myself thinking about people who are trapped at "home" without any sort of outlet, maybe without a loved one or friends. Those in abusive relationships. How helpless they must feel. My heart goes out to you and the piece shown here is representative of those reflections.

Stay well and DANCE (Motown is my personal fave and Earth Wind & Fire, which are their own genre) 🎶💕🎶

Hello and Happy Holidays lovely blog readers!
I hope all has been going well for you this year. The coming of 2021 and longer days make me a little giddy.
We're all anxious to shake off 2020's cheeky attitude. Did what it wanted and we had nothing to say about it. Just to keep quiet and do as it told us.
No one likes that - it's been a challenge.
Well...a new year is right around the corner which seems much nicer and is giving us hope. I'll take it.
In the meantime, I'll keep busy and take advantage of that extra 1 minute every day.
Wishing you a safe, HEALTHY and happy New Year!
See you on the flip side 🎉💖

Hello wonderful blog readers! 🥰
I was thinking about art (what else??) and specifically custom art and more specifically portrait art. As an artist, I aspire to capture a certain light, or mood when I create a painting and have always admired those artists who capture the essence or personality of a person in a portrait. Is the artist's understanding of the subject different from the subject and how many have been disappointed when they see the final portrait. The story goes that Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa was a portrait that was unacceptable to the person who commissioned da Vinci and therefore, did not take the painting and never paid da Vinci. Who could imagine this happening with the Mona Lisa?? I would guess that this happens often, when the artist and the subject have very different expectations, even if they think they understand each other.
To partner with an artist for a portrait is definitely a leap of faith!
Enjoy the beautiful Holiday Season and stay well 💚🎄

Hello Beautiful Blog Readers! 😃
I fully remember (it was only just over a year ago!) my first big painting on canvas. I purchased a large wooden easel, that could hold a canvas up to 55". I was INSPIRED!! I quickly purchased a few larger canvases and got painting. I was in LOVE! Now, don't get me wrong, I also love working on smaller canvases, but there was something that made me feel like I really accomplished something special when I finished my first large painting. Now, by some artists' standards, a 55" canvas is not considered large, but by mine it was impressive. Magical.
I recently went even bigger to a 60" canvas and I have to say....I'm hooked!!!
If you have the wall space, GO BIG! It can be an original painting (or print) of a single flower or a special landscape or a favourite pet....it all looks amazing, fun and INSPIRING.
Stay safe and don't stop daydreaming 💖