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
It’s Throwback Thursday once again. A short walk in the neighbourhood can provide lots of inspiration for art as this post from 2016 reminds us. On a blustery day like today, I am reminded that fall is just around the … Read More
When the itch to paint strikes…scratch! Fall has been extremely busy for me this year. If you follow me on Facebook, you know that I have not been home much. Between a late summer trip to eastern Europe, and then … Read More
A calling to creativity I am pleased to introduce Teresa Cash as October’s guest artist at Louise’s ARTiculations. In this month’s post, Teresa remembers when she received the call to be creative and how her journey as an artist began. … Read More
October has much that appeals to the senses. For today’s Throwback Thursday, I am going to 2015 when I was experimenting with apps. October is one of my favourite months. However, I am not the only one who looks forward … Read More
Twisting and Turning in the breeze. Twisting and turning, these flowers are dancing in the gentle breeze. As the last flowers of summer, they proudly remain strong on their long stalks. Twist and Turn is a one-of-a-kind (OOAK) acrylic painting … Read More