Louise's ARTiculations
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
Five ways to show up for art (and to be disciplined as an artist). There is a generalization out there about artists that goes something like this: artists are very right-brained, disorganized, and flighty. In the many years that I … Read More
Funky florals add colour to dull February. Why Funky Florals in February? Why not I say? (one of my most pinned posts on Pinterest – First published February 2024). Isn’t colour exactly what is needed when winter won’t give way … Read More
Two inseparable cats. When I was told the story of Gary and Stella, I just had to see photos. They are so cute together that I wanted to paint them for my portfolio. (First published in April 2023 and … Read More
Painted hearts and flowers for Valentine’s Day. Painted hearts and flowers are sincere reminders that both can be enjoyed together on Valentine’s Day. Why else would Hallmark cards often feature one (flowers), with the other (hearts) on Valentine’s Day? Hearts … Read More
Buddy is finally home! Sweet Buddy was returned twice to the Humane Society (SPCA) before his present owner came along and adopted him in January 2023. At that time, it was believed that he was two years old. (First published … Read More
Big fluffy ears frame Daisy’s sweet face. Painted on a smooth slice of wood, Daisy’s gentle face is framed by her ears that almost spill out of the frame, like soft pink clouds. Her bright, curious eyes follow you … Read More
Whimsical ornaments appreciated any time of the year. If you’ve been following me for a while, you already know that ornaments find their way into homes all year round. Pet portraits of all kinds are popular and appreciated any time. … Read More
Granny never had flowers like these bouquets! These flowers are not the kind that sit politely in a vase on top of a crisp, white doily. Oh no! They sprawl, they tilt, they make themselves known. From the petals cut … Read More
