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”

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”

Happy Little Scones

I wasn’t expecting it, but I was so happy when my friends surprised me with a beautiful cold plate and some angel food cake yesterday. I ate so much that I looked like the frog balloon from Shrek. I had to stay on the couch for a while because I couldn’t move. *btw, cold platesContinue reading “Happy Little Scones”