Easter Lily.
The Easter Lily was painted with acrylics on 9 x 12 watercolour paper. I didn’t like the background so I imported the image into Procreate and played with the tools. The new background hides the parts I don’t … Read More
Boots of the Fallen – Battle of Vimy Ridge 100th Anniversary
On April 9, we mark 107 years since the beginning of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Today, I offer the boots I painted in 2017 and published in 2018, when we commemorated 100 years since the first wave of Canadian … Read More
Allie’s Love for the Great Outdoors.
Allie’s love for the outdoors is alluded to with green background. On this second wood slice ornament ordered from me, the client wanted a green background. From the information she provided, I know that Allie is a playful dog … Read More
Embracing the Freedom of Florals on Cheap Paper Bags.
Cheap paper bags are beautified with loose painted florals. Painting florals on cheap paper bags has become a surprisingly effective way for me to loosen up before tackling more intricate florals on canvas or even working on my commissioned pet … Read More
National Puppy Day 2025.
Puppy lovers spoil your pets today! If you are a puppy lover, as I am (and who isn’t, really?), today is the day we celebrate all those floppy-eared, bundles of waggly tail joy. Puppies are the ultimate source of … Read More
The sadness of winter sunshine.
When weak winter sunshine brings about sadness… “Are the days of winter sunshine just as sad for you, too? When it is misty, in the evenings, and I am out walking by myself, it seems to me that the … Read More
From Shelter to Home –
Coco’s second chance at a good life. Coco’s life began in a shelter in California, where she had spent months behind bars, unsure of what the future held. Her story is much like all other dogs left in cold, impersonal … Read More
Winter’s Oasis: Finding Inspiration in the Greenhouse.
Oasis from winter’s frosty bite. Near home, we find an oasis from winter’s frosty bite in a local greenhouse. While the chill of winter persists in February leaving everything looking bleak and barren, I head out with a couple of … Read More
