Lake Ontario’s deep, silent water – Painted a while back, this waterscape remained untitled until recently. Then I heard Blue Rodeo (Canadian country rock band) singing Hasn’t Hit Me Yet in Toronto at the end of August. Suddenly, I knew … Read More
The Drama Queen takes up centre stage. Like most drama queens, this lily desperately seeks attention. She attempts to push her petals to the front of the bouquet, just hoping to steal the spotlight from the roses and daisies … Read More
The sea’s ever changing tide. Added to collection of Seascapes. Ever Changing Tides of the Sea. Small, unique, hand painted gift. I recently found out that visitors were celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary. My 4 x 4″ seascapes were popular … Read More
Batch Painting Florals. Why batch painting? (First published in 2024). Inspired by American floral artists Wendy Brightbill, and Amanda Evanston, I am spending time with my sketchbooks this summer. There is no one way to paint flowers so I am … Read More
Some people talk to their plants. I imagine stories my painted flowers might tell if they could speak. But I also know that during this summer of forest fires, all flowers might be longing to see clear skies. Thank you … Read More
The origin of Mr. Toots name. Mr. Toots, a handsome cat I was recently asked to paint, has a name that is something of a mystery. When I asked the client to give me the cat’s name, she said he … Read More
Life is the most difficult exam. Many people fail because they try to copy others, not realizing that everyone has a different question paper. (myimagequote.com) This post was first published in 2017. (revised in 2026)
Furry, sassy Luca – a feline extraordinaire. According to Luca’s owner, this cat has some very defining characteristics: she has a big attitude and loves to give her the stink eye. I laughed when the client wrote that Luca loves … Read More
Painting Cleo, the Border Collie, helps me heal. With a bit of time and reflection, I am slowly returning to my creative work. After a loss in the family, I wasn’t up to painting or writing. Thank you to those … Read More
As soon as I came upon Louise’s website, looked at her work and learned more about her, I knew she was the one I wanted to reach out to for portraits of our cats. From start to finish, it was … Read More
I love it! The notes tone down the yellow and harmonize with Oscar’s colours. I just love it! P.B. Ottawa (Canada).
Quelle magnifique toile, c’est le portrait exact de mon Buddy! Merci de tout coeur. L. D-B. QC, Canada.
