Tag Archives: painting

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”

Making Memories

After several drafts for a presentation at the annual Group of Seven Lake Superior Trail Gala, this is what I finally settled on. And guess what? It was worth it! Take a look: When I prepare to talk to a group, it’s incredibly important for me that the audience isn’t just sitting and listening. InContinue reading “Making Memories”

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”