Portrait of a Calico Cat: Elegant and Sophisticated. Serena’s demeanor is poised, dignified. Her elegant coat glistens in the afternoon sun. She is the picture of sophistication with her head held high as she examines her surroundings. If she sounds … Read More
Cody, the Sheltie, might be getting older, but he still enjoys his daily treats of raw carrots. (Previously published in 2017, Cody has since crossed the Rainbow Bridge where he runs after all the “chippies” he so loves!) As … Read More
Half-peeled orange: a group challenge I don’t often participate in challenges. But when I first started using watercolours, it was fun to see if I could successfully paint a realistic orange from a reference photo. Art challenges encourage artists to … Read More
Loretta Waldron’s childhood dreams of being an artist. As a young child, each time I’d visit my Grandma’s place during the school holidays, I’d sit for ages staring at a beautiful watercolour landscape painted by my Great Aunt Bessie. I … Read More
National Puppy Day…hug your puppy today! Ahhhh puppies…we want to cuddle them and enjoy their clumsy playfulness! Those soft bundles of energy are great stress relievers. No wonder that an entire day is devoted to puppies! However, if you don’t … Read More
This Singer sewing machine is a treasured possession of mine. I remember all the beautiful clothes my Italian grandmother made for me with it. In 2014 I sketched the machine as a challenge for my art practice. I published the … Read More
Dr. Shaazia Hawai, dentist and artist. I am Dr. Shaazia Hawai, a dentist by profession who is an artist by passion. I hail from the land of rich heritage and culture; India, and thus colours and art have always intrigued … Read More
Azara: Commissioned cat portrait. Azara’s owner found me in a local Facebook group before Christmas. She had a very special request: to paint her two cats so that they could be printed on pillows before Valentine’s Day. (This post … Read More
Cuba’s vintage cars are still classy. Final post about Cuba’s cars is part of a series. This post was previously published in 2016. I didn’t know how much I could love sketching cars. Then, I had fun researching popular songs … Read More
The Difference Between a Sketchbook and a Journal. Most artists will keep either a sketchbook or a journal, and some, like me, keep both. So what is the difference? A journal usually includes a bit of writing. A … Read More
Sketchbook flowers are an antidote for blahs. A well-filled sketchbook can be the perfect antidote for the blahs especially when you paint bright, bold flowers. When life throws a wrench into our best plans and forces us to pivot one … Read More
Sophie, a very relaxed dog…as long as I am close by! “We live our lives as if nothing is a miracle. Dogs live their lives as if everything is a miracle.” (aplacetolovedogs.com) This post was first published in July 2015 … Read More
