Louise's ARTiculations
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
Hallowe’en might look different this year… I published this post in 2018 when we innocently thought bad weather was usually the worst thing that could happen at Hallowe’en. How wrong we were! Those days are gone but we can still … Read More
