Louise's ARTiculations
Creating Art with Joy As a self-taught artist, I have experimented in a variety of art mediums from Acrylic painting to Zen doodles! I enjoyed drawing as a child and hoped to go to art school as an adult. However, … Read More
A brief patch of sunshine on a long weekend. Sophie, a Maltese, and Coco, a Yorkie, have found the prime spot in the house. They are enjoying the sunshine while it lasts. I photographed these girls on Friday. Since then, … Read More
Art rediscovered in a homemade journal. I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. As a young child, my favorite activity growing up was coloring, and as a teenager, I painted oil portraits. I had planned … Read More
TBT – a weekly look back with purpose. If I look back to just a year ago, I was mostly focused on painting people, especially faces. For example, as part of my vintage series, I wrote and researched … Read More
Pet portraits come in all colours. Some pets call for soft pastel colours. Such was the case with Coco. Other pets need strong colours. For example, take Storm, a 100 lb. Chesapeake. You see, Storm was all macho dog. Certainly, … Read More
Picturesque New York state is home I live in the small village of Whitehall, NY, the birthplace of the US Navy. From my back porch I have picturesque views of mountains and of a canal. Although I was born and … Read More
Nala’s devotion to her partner is evident in her eyes… Recently, I was asked to paint a portrait of Nala, a service dog for one of our Canadian war vets. Gentle and with a sweet disposition, Nala can intuitively detect … Read More
My name is Nicole Bureau, and I love talking about art for many reasons. First and foremost, art has so many beneficial effects on our emotional wellness. Art as therapy When I am involved with artwork, I can feel my … Read More
Two pampered cats: Meet Iggy and Tony Two pampered cats, Iggy and Tony, have that look that says they are well-loved and living the good life. But you decide for yourself. Below is Iggy, basking in the warmth of the … Read More
