Louise's ARTiculations
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
Pet portraits are one-of-a-kind, affordable gifts. Pet portraits are a great gift for that person who has everything. A wonderful surprise for the pet lover in your midst, a pet portrait is unique and sure to have an impact … Read More
Nelvia McGrath’s artistic path begins with pastels. As a child I was musical and crafty: I sewed, played piano, French horn, violin, and classical guitar, but not much actual drawing or painting. While I couldn’t draw from imagination, I could … Read More
Walter and Millie – an experiment with paper clay. “Artists are just children who refuse to put down their crayons.” ~Al Hirschfield. This post was last published in April 2019. I am revisiting it because I want to try pet portrait painting … Read More
Black Lab Ziggy: Memorial Portrait Details. Ziggy’s memorial portrait for the client’s daughter celebrates the great family pet that Ziggy, the Black Lab was. He was a playful companion to Hunter, the German Shepherd as well. Ziggy arrived … Read More
The perils of being an art supply junkie. Has this happened to you? You open your kitchen cupboard searching for a specific item and discover that several of the canned or dry goods that you purchased some time ago … Read More
Pernelle Robidoux searches for her creative voice. Since I can remember, I have always loved the arts. Music, drawing, and painting are a passion of mine. In 2013 I participated in an on-line painting class that ignited my creative spark. … Read More
Portrait of a Calico Cat: Elegant and Sophisticated. Serena’s demeanor is poised, dignified. Her elegant coat glistens in the afternoon sun. She is the picture of sophistication with her head held high as she examines her surroundings. If she sounds … Read More
Cody, the Sheltie, might be getting older, but he still enjoys his daily treats of raw carrots. (Previously published in 2017, Cody has since crossed the Rainbow Bridge where he runs after all the “chippies” he so loves!) As … Read More
Half-peeled orange: a group challenge I don’t often participate in challenges. But when I first started using watercolours, it was fun to see if I could successfully paint a realistic orange from a reference photo. Art challenges encourage artists to … Read More
