Lee Kreklewetz, November’s guest artist, lives in Edmonton, Alberta, a city often referred to as the “Gateway to the North”. The vivid splashes of colour, her whimsical treatment of cityscapes and people quickly grabbed my attention when I saw her … Read More
Finn and Reuben…reluctant siblings Finn and Reuben behave like most siblings. Although they frequently annoy each other, they secretly enjoy each other’s company. Finn’s story Finn was on the euthanasia list at the animal shelter in California when his owner … Read More
Let there be peace… Lest we forget…the enormous sacrifice of all our men and women in all wars. I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world. Sadako Sasaki. Photo by … Read More
The forgotten women who unscrambled secret codes. New documents are surfacing, and researchers are interviewing the few surviving women who were instrumental in decoding enemy messages in both World Wars. The brilliant work of these dedicated women is … Read More
This year marks 100 years since WWI armistice. For this Throwback Thursday, I am publishing once again the boots I painted last year when we commemorated 100 years since the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Lest we forget… The Boots … Read More
The Attagirls – Unsung heroes of WWII. They and others answered the call to serve a nation at war When war began in 1939, many Canadian men answered the call to duty. Women also wanted to contribute to the … Read More
“Behold, their heroes cry in the streets, The envoys of peace weep bitterly.” Isaiah, 33:7. Above is a journal entry for Remembrance Day painted last year. This was completed in a discarded library book that I have repurposed for art. … Read More
This Throwback Thursday begins a series of journal entries and portraits remembering those who served our country, but especially highlighting the women who answered the call to duty. As I research for my blog posts, I am learning that they … Read More
Face painting is great self-expression at Hallowe’en! Remember those plastic masks we wore long ago that became all sweaty inside as the night wore on? Remember the elastic we wore around the head to keep the darn things on? … Read More
Fall is about letting go… Shaking off their bits of copper, these birches tell the world that they are giving in to the mighty autumn wind just a bit. Letting Go 1 and 2 are acrylic paintings with copper … Read More
“Fall has always been my favourite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” – Lauren DeStefano, American young-adult author. SUBSCRIBERS: in this … Read More
Winter Wonderland Workshop – paint a unique decoration for your home… Repurpose your old skates! Join me for a fun session painting old skates and making them beautiful and uniquely yours! They are sure to be a conversation starter in … Read More