Louise's ARTiculations
Ringo, the star Boxer, is posing for all his fans. Ringo is enjoying all the attention he is receiving with his red bow tie and expressive eyes. Painted in acrylics on watercolour paper, Ringo was a project for Stephanie Gerace’s … Read More
“You can’t keep the birds of sadness from flying over your head, but you can keep them from nesting in your hair.” ~ Sharon Creech, Walk Two Moons. Previously published (2017). How to remove the birds of sadness (or lessen … Read More
Lady, a beloved furry friend: gone but not forgotten. Our beloved furry friends hold a place in our hearts from the time they are adopted. Certainly, anyone who loves animals knows that the loss of a pet is heart wrenching. … Read More
Christie Markins finds time for art with small scale paintings I’m a self-taught artist who enjoys working with a variety of media. Ink and watercolor are my favorites, followed by gouache and acrylic paint. Everyday objects and vintage items that … Read More
“I wish you to know that you have been the last dream of my soul.” ~ Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. Originally published in August 2017. As I look back with the advantage of three years of continual … Read More
Paint a little teacup and stay safe… During these difficult and perhaps stressful times, we are now looking to simplify our lives and find enjoyment in the little every day routines within the confines of our homes. Sereni.tea: the absence … Read More
Process painting of a recent pet portrait The process of painting a dog from photos involves much consultation with the client. In this case, Ted’s owner sent me a dozen or so photos of her adorable Westie enjoying himself in … Read More
Artist Patsy Sherrod’s creative journey begins in Texas and ends in Canada. I grew up daydreaming, decorating my Barbie houses, and spending time at my family’s furniture store in Lubbock, Texas. The decorating and furniture business were a part of … Read More
When time is limited… Few projects can be worked as quickly as those involving some amount of collage. Perfection is not the point…a journal is a place of discovery. It’s a place to let loose! (This post was first published … Read More
Charcoal is a great medium for many reasons… First, charcoal is inexpensive, easy to find, and requires hardly any set up time. Fingers can be used to smudge the charcoal quite effectively so no other expensive tools are needed other … Read More
