Louise's ARTiculations
For many reasons, artists should work on more than one project at a time… At first glance, the idea of having many projects on the go might seem…shall we say, a bit scatterbrained? or maybe even daunting? But if you … 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
Vacations and getaways are perfect for sketching during downtimes. Gratitude Journal entry for week 30: Draw, quote, or illustrate your appreciation for vacations and getaways (on Instagram see other entries at #G52Prompt30). This post first published in 2016, was revisited … Read More
Abstract techniques for snowy forest. Using abstract techniques to paint this snowy forest while not obsessing over details is more difficult than it looks. At least, for me it is. To achieve this style, I paint in broad loose strokes … Read More
Seeking a gift from the sea… “The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea.”~ Anne Morrow … Read More
The beach is the place to begin the new year. We have sunshine, warm, soft sand, the soothing sounds of the waves as they caress the shoreline, and the smell of the sea mixed with coconut scented sunscreen. Every now … Read More
Celebrate endings and new possibilities… Each December, as we crack open a calendar for the next year (does anyone still use a paper calendar?) it is as though we are starting a fresh chapter in our lives, or maybe even … Read More
Roxie is a unique gift at Christmas. What do you do when you are once again invited to a couple’s home at Christmas and you have already, many times over, brought wine, or chocolate, or flowers? You think outside … Read More
How the poinsettia came to be known as the Christmas flower. December 12 was National Poinsettia Day – an annual celebration of this traditional flowering plant. Poinsettias in all their glory are available in local stores and nurseries beginning at … Read More
