In 2024, we spent the summer in Newfoundland with our kids. We knew it was our last chance for a big family road trip while they were still living at home so we took advantage of the opportunity. Most of our time was spent in Gaultois, my husband’s home town, and we fell in loveContinue reading “Moving to Newfoundland”
Category Archives: Newfoundland
Cream Puffs in the Studio
In a few days, I’ll head to St. John’s to have my newest painting scanned at Newfoundland Canvas and to check out the proofs of The New Dawn NL. I can’t wait! It makes me so happy to think that people enjoy my art and want to have it in their homes. When prints areContinue reading “Cream Puffs in the Studio”
K.I.S.S.
My grade 10 English teacher gave us the best piece of advice ever, and even though it was meant to help us become better writers, it relates to most things in my life. Keep it simple. Don’t try to impress anyone. I have a feeling that our group of keeners was trying to impress oneContinue reading “K.I.S.S.”
Sanctuary
I’ve cleaned up the pillow and blankets from the floor in front of a glistening new painting, still shiny wet, sparkling in the morning sun. It’s beautiful – not just the painting, but the feeling of finishing something and enjoying it. And I actually made myself clean my brushes. That’s a huge accomplishment. This paintingContinue reading “Sanctuary”
It’s Finally Spring
My cheeks are a little rosier after spending the day in the sun ~ it was AMAZING, especially after a long winter. I’m sure we still have a few storms ahead of us but man oh man, it sure feels great to enjoy some sunny rays and blue skies! I do feel a bit guiltyContinue reading “It’s Finally Spring”
Second Wind Studio 