Darling Ozzy’s Portrait is Finished.
Ozzy’s portrait is wrapped and ready to go. I started Ozzy’s portrait at the end of October and he is now sitting in a box on the counter, ready to be shipped to his owner. On average, a portrait … Read More
End of Season Hydrangeas.
Hydrangeas at the end of the season remain beautiful. Hydrangeas are a favourite flower in eastern Ontario (and perhaps elsewhere) because they are low maintenance and provide a great show with very little effort. My Limelight Hydrangeas in my former … Read More
To Everything There is a Season…
To Everything There is a Season… …and a time to every purpose under the heaven… First published in October 2019 I often think of these words from one of my favourite passages in the Bible. Frequently quoted, the … Read More
Featured Artist Darla Peterson, North Dakota.
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
A study in values
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
Decorated Fall Pumpkins.
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
Featured Artist, Magda Betkowska from Switzerland.
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
Welcome Fall Banner Minus a Model.
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
Featured Photographer, Jennifer Sloan from Canada.
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
