‘Racing Lines’ – an online collection of pen and ink drawings and watercolours by Maxine Dodd, artist, Leicestershire, U.K. ‘Racing Lines began in 2012 as a way of recording my daily drawing routine – I draw every day, usually in the … Read More
Best photos for painted portrait of your pet Peanut’s owner contacted me to paint Peanut so that she too could be displayed along with Miles and Bobby, wood slice portraits that I completed for her last year. This is the … Read More
For many years Tamara Mulkey’s inner critic got the best of her…but no more! Like so many of the artists who have appeared on Louise’s website, art was rediscovered later in life, when an appreciation for its soothing benefits … Read More
Wood slice giveaway as a thank you to my subscribers… You might not know that I have had several giveaways since I began blogging 5 years ago. Some of the giveaways include a painted wood angel, (2014) a set of … Read More
Elli Belly’s story. by Brenda Perrin Elli, known as Dixie at the shelter, was brought home from the SPCA of Western Quebec on June 3, 2014. She was a stray in Iqaluit, Nunavut, in northern Canada, and flown to … Read More
So many options to consider in this simple wreath! First published in 2016, this post reminds me that I should paint a few colourful leaves when the rain stops (will it ever stop?) and the sun appears again.
Lori’s Whimsical Girls have early beginnings in craft projects As a child there was nothing like opening a new box of crayons with all those beautiful colours inside. Just looking at them was so inspiring; the possibilities were endless. I … Read More
To Everything There is a Season… …and a time to every purpose under the heaven… I often think of these words from one of my favourite passages in the Bible. Frequently quoted, the first line of the lengthy passage … Read More
Autumn nurtures the creative spirit. This post was first published in 2016. Now is the perfect time to find the best leaves for pressing and then use to doodle, an easy, relaxing art project for anyone. While walking in your … Read More
“I’m not an artist” is a self-defeating statement. I am still surprised when people assert with confidence that they are not artists. They convince themselves and others that they lack the artistic gene. However, as Will Gompertz states in Think … Read More
Giving an old bench another chance at a new life Do you cringe when you see old furniture at the road on trash collection day? I do, especially when I know the piece could be lovingly restored and given a … Read More
Jannine de Boer: life improves with art I was a late starter to the world of art. Life had dished out a series of hard times that had left me barely coping. It was suggested to me that art might … Read More
