Louise's ARTiculations
The sudden wind of autumn shakes the leaves free from trees. Those of you who have felt the wind tossing your hair, and lifting your scarf, and stirring an indescribable feeling in your chest, I think you already know this … Read More
A forgotten Mexican folk art pumpkin. In the corner of my contemporary kitchen, sits a forgotten pumpkin. Painted several years ago, it was posted on Instagram but never made it to my website. I even had to search for it … Read More
A painted pumpkin with bold autumn blooms is a perfect hostess gift. Last night, we were invited to a neighbourhood gathering, and as the new folks on the street, we were excited for the chance to meet everyone. It … Read More
Brushstrokes, Blooms, and Biewers to begin a new season… The first week of September always brings about a gentle shift in the air. Summer’s intense heat dissipates at least a little. A comforting rhythm settles in much like it used … Read More
Taking a Walk on the Wild Side. Taking a walk on the wild side isn’t about how far you go but rather how much you notice as you walk. A simple path only five minutes from home … Read More
A Pug waddles through life. Boone, the Pug, waddles through life, a furry meatball on chunky sticks, snorting like a sputtering lawnmower. His greatest talent you ask? Dramatic sighs. Boone can sigh with disdain just because you moved his blanket … Read More
Red, maple leaves, truly Canadian: A bench makeover. Previously adorned with a whimsical family of dogs, this bench recently went through a makeover to give it a fresh, new look. First restored and painted in 2019, (An Old Bench … Read More
Silence in the art studio – moving house in progress! I have been moving houses for what feels like an eternity and making art has taken a backseat to unpacking. I haven’t picked up a paintbrush other than to paint … Read More
Timeless memories captured in a floral bouquet. There’s something quietly powerful about a bouquet of flowers—ephemeral as the petals wither and the flowers die all while evoking memories. Is it the scent that brings us back to that lilac tree … Read More
Sketchbook flowers are an antidote for blahs. A well-filled sketchbook can be the perfect antidote for the blahs especially when you paint bright, bold flowers. (First published in 2021) When life throws a wrench into our best plans and forces … Read More
