One year comes to an end…
One year ends and another begins…with a giveaway As I close off 2018, and prepare for 2019, I am ever thankful for you, my friends from near and far, who have been loyal readers of my blog, or who have … Read More
A special thanks to guest artists…
Another look at guest artists on my blog. This year saw the beginning of a new venture for me at Louise’s ARTiculations. Each month, I shared the stories and work of artists from Australia, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, USA, and … Read More
Another Christmas Past
For Throwback Thursday, this is the post I published in 2015 when we had a green Christmas. We did have snow this year although less than usual. (I can’t believe that this is the fourth Christmas that I have been … Read More
The perils of high expectations at Christmas time
(This post was previously published on December 19, 2016.) “We’re gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas!” (Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in Christmas Vacation). Whenever I see Christmas lights, I think of one of my favourite movies, National Lampoon’s … Read More
Embracing my identity as an artist…finally!
This year’s final guest artist is Kathy Whitham from Seattle, Washington. Like many of us, Kathy rediscovered her creative side later in life. Her paintings are a testament to her versatility, and to the joy she finds in experimenting and … Read More
Pet Portraits on Wood
Commission me to paint a portrait of your pet on wood! Display your favourite furry companions in your home all year long. Or give a small wood slice pet portrait to a friend as a surprise gift. Attach one … Read More
Living a life artfully fulfilled.
December’s first guest artist, Jenny Manno, is the author of several adult colouring books. She shares her artistic life story with us today. She will certainly put a smile on your face with her quirky characters from her colouring books. … Read More
A Treasured Christmas
A Treasured Christmas was previously published in 2015. What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, … Read More
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Custom pet portraits on wood slices
Custom pet portraits on wood slices – a menagerie of perfect pets. My friends will understand if I am a bit cross-eyed this holiday season. Let me explain. Over time, I have saved many photos of the dogs that brighten … Read More
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What’s so special about handmade gifts?
Handmade gifts with meaning… Are you like me and treasure anything that has been handmade? Do you keep the rock your son painted when he was small? Or the jar craftily surrounded by glued sticks that chubby hands brought home … Read More
