Unexpected Journeys Please join me, Jennifer Sloan from Ottawa, Ontario, on a short trip off the beaten path as I tell you a little bit about myself and my creative journey. Promoting travel during a pandemic. In 2020 I designed … Read More
Forever a Wallflower – a pastel portrait. Forever a Wallflower was first published in March 2017 a few months before transitioning from a landing page for my blog posts to a full website. What does it mean to be forever … Read More
When eyes see things much too far. First published in June 2017 when I was mostly painting portraits. Published again today, four years later. Even though I cringe a bit when I look back at some of my work, I … Read More
Christine Milewska’s lifelong passion for sketching. As a child and teenager I was never without a sketchbook and would also find myself mesmerised watching pavement artist as well as street artists drawing lifelike portraits. I went to Middlesex University to … Read More
Second Beagle Daisy added to pet portraits portfolio. Daisy, a memorial portrait, offered as a birthday and high school graduation gift, is painted on an approx. 7 x 9” oval slice of basswood. The client requested this special size and … Read More
Simple little homes use up craft paint on small leftover wood pieces. These miniature homes were a summer project in July 2015 when this post was first published. Whimsical little homes are an unexpected but appreciated change of pace. I … Read More
Bonita Balster Hendriks: a lifetime interest in things artistic Hello from the Netherlands. I live with my husband, daughter Luna, four years old, and three cats. Artistic interest began in childhood Ever since I was a young child I have … Read More
The “dog days of summer” bring to mind the hottest days when, with parched tongue hanging out, dogs amble about, searching for a shaded spot under a tree to sleep the day away. “Dog days” was translated from Latin to … Read More
Carrie Hensel’s landscapes interpret the places she knows best. I grew up on a farm in the middle of Michigan. As a child and teenager, I spent most of my days exploring the land – watching the trilliums grow in … Read More
Canadiana art, “Two on the Puck” (“Deux sur la rondelle”) is quite different than my usual commissioned art work. However, I was up for a challenge when I was asked to paint a hockey scene and include the Montreal Canadiens … Read More
Loopy, a Standard Poodle, is ready for her walk. Loopy, a Standard Poodle, lovingly stares at her owner as if to say, “What are you waiting for? I even brought you the leash!” Dogs have a way of communicating … Read More
Ingrid Ieva’s creative journey begins in Chile, South America. I am a mixed media artist working with clay, acrylic, and watercolours. It is a joy to incorporate the beauty of nature into any piece of art or home decor. As … Read More
