End of summer lament.
Lament as summer comes to an end… “Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in the treehouse; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors … Read More
Summer’s Last Breath.
Last breath for summer flowers. Summer flowers are quickly fading as the seasons change. They give way to potted mums adding a bit of colour on front porches in my town. With the change of seasons, Canadians decorate their homes … Read More
Morocco on my mind.
This was one of my first posts as a blogger/artist. Published in June 2015, it is an account of a week long trip to northern parts of Morocco. Added thoughts September 2023. The catastrophic effects of the earthquake are simply … Read More
Ottawa River Pathway Before the Change of Seasons.
Sunday Biking along the Ottawa River Pathway. Although I really wanted to paint, a sunny Sunday afternoon could not go to waste by staying indoors. There will be time enough for that in a few months. The weather was … Read More
A Simple Jar Filled with Daisies.
Daisies add colour in simple jar. As summer draws to a close (Labour Day is the unofficial end of summer), some flowers remain in the garden while others have long faded away. In my compact yard, daisies, zinnias, … Read More
Kia, a darling Lhasa Apso .
Meet darling Kia, a Lhasa Apso whose sweet face melts your heart. In several poses, Kia sits pretty, and obviously enjoys all the attention her family lavishes on her. She reminds me of other white puppies I have painted lately, … Read More
Cradled Sleeping Puppy in Warm Hand.
Cradled sleeping puppy is safe from harm. Bubbles, named by her new owners, has found a warm hand to snuggle up in while she naps for a few hours. At only a few days old, she hasn’t yet started … Read More
Summer of Fire in the Sky…
A summer (and paintings) of fiery skies . This summer might be the worst one yet for destructive forest fires. (First published in August 2018). Of course we know that this year, 2023, is by far beating all records as … Read More
Two Cats – One Canvas.
Two cats painted together on one canvas. These two cats painted recently, were a special commission for a repeat client. The first portrait that I painted of her Weasley, the escape artist, was destroyed in a fire in which the … Read More
Summer Sailing on a Gentle Breeze.
Sailing on a Summer Breeze – peaceful, inspiring. From beautiful sunsets to glittering blue water, there are many songs that evoke the pleasures (and disasters) that can happen at sea. Stormy waters are often used as metaphors for troubled … Read More
