Louise's ARTiculations
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
Celebrating our furry companions on April 11 – National Pet Day. Bringing comfort, joy, companionship and yes, sometimes even a bit (or a lot) of chaos, dogs and cats form strong bonds with their human families. Loyal and energetic, dogs … Read More
Winter lingers so I summon spring in my studio… I sit by the south facing window, morning sun filtering in the living room giving an impression of a warm day ahead. However, winter lingers and refuses to let go of … Read More
Schnoodle Shady on watercolour paper. Shady is a totally adorable sweetheart on 9 x 12 watercolour paper. In 2020, I added pets painted on watercolour paper as an option for pet owners looking to have a portrait painted of … Read More
Painted birds awaken the canvas for spring. With these painted birds, spring does not quietly arrive — it awakens. Each feather carries the colours of early morning light, each wing seeks a parcel of thawing earth, or failing that, the … Read More
