Louise's ARTiculations
A haunted look and a story to tell… So many haunted looks from children who suffer and cannot voice the atrocities they have witnessed so far in their young lives. It is troubling to watch the news and see the … Read More
Jam jar filling with fresh strawberries and other fruits. Strawberries are ready to be picked on local farms in our area. On a smoggy Friday morning, we were in the fields early to pick the juiciest ones. While I … Read More
Charcoal is a great medium for many reasons… First, charcoal is inexpensive, easy to find, and requires hardly any set up time.(First published in 2020). Fingers can be used to smudge the charcoal quite effectively so no other expensive tools … Read More
Bengal cat portrait is a one-of-a-kind gift. This sweet Bengal cat was delivered last week to the client who commissioned it as a wedding gift for friends of his. He sent me three photos from his friend’s Instagram account. There … Read More
Kanuk – a valuable police dog Highly trained to follow commands even in stressful situations, Kanuk is a valuable member of the police team. As a police dog, Kanuk participates in search and rescue, and pursues armed criminals resisting arrest. … Read More
Road Trip Back in Time. Claire Randall Fraser (Outlander) is transported from WWII time frame in England, to Scotland in 1743, where she marries Jamie Fraser, a handsome warrior with an impish grin. Sadly, I did not meet Jamie Fraser … Read More
Faces on Zoom Calls. Monday Morning Face – line drawing. First published in January 2021 when few of us would have known what a Zoom meeting meant. We might have thought it meant a quick meeting – you know … Read More
Pitcher perfect no stress abstract art bouquets. All art should be no stress art but let’s face it, when a commissioned portrait is at stake, there is always a degree of stress. Will the client like it? Will it look … Read More
Eaten fresh, lobster is a yearly treat. Fresh Lobster is best eaten the day it is picked up. We bought ours from the local restaurant that brings them in from the Maritimes each year in June. But I couldn’t resist … Read More
I never thought I would combine art with jokes. There is a first time for everything, right? Let me start with the art…I painted a raccoon on a wood slice just because I felt like painting something small. It … Read More
