Louise's ARTiculations
Darla Peterson found art early in life. Like most artists, I’ve had a love for creating that goes as far back as I can remember. I used to love a rainy day when Mom didn’t make us play outside so … Read More
The value of studying grayscale. This post from 2017 elicited a response from Kurt Chambers whose quotation appears below. His comment is published immediately after the post. “The innocence of children is what makes them stand out as a shining … Read More
Fall Pumpkins Decorated Your Way! If you are looking for something to do this weekend to celebrate fall, Thanksgiving, and Halloween all in one swoop, I have suggestions for you! Decorate some plain, store bought imitation pumpkins! Or skip to … Read More
Magda Betkowska: appreciating the here and now. The love of art has always been present in me and it has become an integral part of my life. Painting fills my soul with pure joy and peace; it is a kind … Read More
Model quits on photographer for Welcome Fall Banner. Photoshoot gone wrong! Model AWOL. This fall, I wanted to paint a banner for our new home. The banner needed to be seen from the street. As a result, I painted big, … Read More
Unexpected Journeys Please join me, Jennifer Sloan from Ottawa, Ontario, on a short trip off the beaten path as I tell you a little bit about myself and my creative journey. Promoting travel during a pandemic. In 2020 I designed … Read More
When eyes see things much too far. First published in June 2017 when I was mostly painting portraits. Published again today, four years later. Even though I cringe a bit when I look back at some of my work, I … Read More
Christine Milewska’s lifelong passion for sketching. As a child and teenager I was never without a sketchbook and would also find myself mesmerised watching pavement artist as well as street artists drawing lifelike portraits. I went to Middlesex University to … Read More
Second Beagle Daisy added to pet portraits portfolio. Daisy, a memorial portrait, offered as a birthday and high school graduation gift, is painted on an approx. 7 x 9” oval slice of basswood. The client requested this special size and … Read More
