Louise's ARTiculations
Honour the Men and Women who Served our Country. This week, and on Remembrance Day, we pay our respects to the men and women who served (and continue to serve) in conflicts around the world. On this solemn day, we … Read More
A riot of wild colours for pumpkins in October. These wild colours prove that pumpkins don’t always have to be orange. In fact, orange is so …passé. In an effort to unleash a new trend, I used up all the … Read More
Florals dancing in sunshine as summer comes to an end. An end of summer bouquet is presented in a contemporary chinoiserie vase. Dappled hydrangeas, and delphinium, surround a glowing sunflower in a blend of sunshine and warmth. Each flower appears … Read More
The River Knows the Illusion of Light. by Mya W. The river doesn’t ask where I’ve been. It doesn’t count the mistakes I’ve made or the people I’ve lost. It simply keeps flowing, as if to remind me that I … Read More
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
