art – Second Wind Studio

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”

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”

My Cozy Little Studio

This is my view ~ our little house on the hill is starting to feel much more like a home. We’ve been busy organizing, fixing things up and I’ve even been able to finish my first painting here this year. As you might expect, spring in Newfoundland brings plenty of fog, wind and rain —Continue reading “My Cozy Little Studio”

Menopause, Women’s Art & Taboo

Back in 2022, I didn’t know what was going on with me. In the spring and summer, I made numerous trips to the emergency because I began to feel tingling on the left side of my face. It would last for a few hours and then go away for a while. To rule out someContinue reading “Menopause, Women’s Art & Taboo”

What Inspires Me

Have you watched Soul? The animated movie from Disney Pixar? If you haven’t, watch it. But don’t watch this next clip because it’ll spoil the movie for you. Actually, set down your phone or close your laptop. Don’t read any further until you’ve watched the movie, and then come back. … Ok, now that you’ve watched it,Continue reading “What Inspires Me”

Art & Encouragement

It would be easier if I was the kind of artist who painted at home and didn’t share my work. By easier, I mean that I wouldn’t risk putting myself “out there” – when I post pictures of my work, I expose myself. I feel raw. I hope that people will like my pictures, andContinue reading “Art & Encouragement”

Time & Sound

These are the gifts the holidays bring for me. It takes a while for me to decompress from work. Teaching is tough stuff, and it stays with you for some time, even when you’re not in the classroom. This year, we taught up until December 22nd – which has its drawbacks, but once the busynessContinue reading “Time & Sound”

A Fresh Start

For quite some time, I’ve been sitting on an idea. And sitting, sitting, sitting. But guess what? You’re reading my idea right now. As simple as it is, I’ve been wanting to begin a new blog for a few years now. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed writing posts for Northern Art Teacher for over ten years; it’s been aContinue reading “A Fresh Start”