Louise's ARTiculations
Jane Cobb found art during difficult times. My passion for art began as an expression of myself during a painful time. I was in my 40’s and unexpectedly came down with Bell’s palsy, a temporary illness that results in partial … Read More
Wood slice pet portrait commission – a unique gift. If you aren’t lucky enough to have a pet in your life, you can nonetheless appreciate the bond between a pet and its owner. (this post was originally published in … Read More
Originally published in June 2015, this post was one of my first as I started my new adventure blogging about my creative journey. For this TBT (Throwback Thursday) I added photos of favourite flowers that are still blooming as we … Read More
Maria Laura Vila: Painting to relax. As a child I always enjoyed painting and drawing, but it was just something that I did from time to time. It wasn’t an important part of my life until 2000. During that … Read More
Painting Miss Daisy “Everything I know I learned from my cat: When you’re hungry, eat. When you’re tired, nap in a sunbeam. When you go to the vet’s, pee on your owner.” ~ Gary Smith. For National Hug Your Cat … Read More
Rossana Russo: self-taught artist. My little family includes my husband, my son, and our beloved Bull Terrier Woodoo, and we live in a lovely Italian town on the slopes of the Alps. I define myself as a late self-taught artist, … Read More
Summer is in the Can. Summer is in the Carnation Can is a play on an idiomatic expression. When we say that something is “in the can”, we mean that it is completed or it is a done deal. The … Read More
Max and Sully: gentle companions on wood slices. Two companions, Max and Sully, are painted on approximately 3” Canadian birch slices sourced from a Northern Ontario supplier. The wood is kiln dried and sanded on one side. FAQ about … Read More
Jake and Digby on reclaimed cedar Jake and Digby were first published in December 2018. Reclaimed cedar can be used in so many ways. I especially enjoy painting pets on the weathered old boards. A few years ago, I … Read More
Agnes McLaughlin: my life as a creative and art enthusiast. I feel very privileged and excited to be given the opportunity to share my journey as “a creative”. It took me a while to write the text as I still … Read More
