Louise's ARTiculations
Hall of Fame includes pets of course! All our pets deserve to be in a Hall of Fame, don’t you agree? O.k. some are more infamous than they are famous. There are the moochers, the followers, the cuddlers, the meowlers, … Read More
Shawnta Cermeno: precocious artist. I started creating ceramic art at the age of 3 with my mother. We began selling my art at shows starting at the age of 6. I continued to create ceramic art until high school. Fashion … Read More
Molly and Remy, two wood slice portraits, have arrived at destination! After a long week of travelling through the Canadian and American postal systems, Molly and Remy, two pets painted on Canadian birch slices, have arrived on time for gift … Read More
Sherry McDonald, a survivor’s story. The foundation of my art centers around my desire to work through terrible experiences from my childhood. I am a survivor of extreme child abuse, which comes across in many of my art pieces. I … Read More
(This post was previously published on December 4, 2016.) Why do so many people cringe at the sight of fruitcake? Lovingly homemade, a Christmas fruitcake is a work of art. Nonna’s (we called her Nonni) Christmas cake was a lemon … Read More
Soila Tuominen inspired by literature and games. I was raised on a small farm near many close relatives who all shared some interest in arts and handiwork. Thus, the environment was very supportive to any artistic endeavours and my imagination … Read More
Pet portraits are perfect any time of the year! As you might know, I had to limit the number of commissions I accepted this year since the art room was closed for a month while we moved, and I unpacked … Read More
Featured Artist Rosita Frick’s travels are reflected in her art. I was born in Spain but was brought up in Morocco where I learnt to appreciate other cultures and their beauties like the Berber people of the desert always dressed … Read More
Remembrance Day 2024. “When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?” – George Canning. (This post was first published in 2016). In memory of “Uncle George”.
Art in our most personal spaces has a purpose. At first glance the answer seems obvious: we want to surround ourselves with beautiful things, right? Initially, the person who created the art work might be a secondary consideration. The colours … Read More
