Speed painting
I have been practicing for Friday’s Art Battle painting competition, and have learned so much! I didn’t realize speed painting was a thing, but it’s fun. With the way my week has been going, there is no way under normal … Continued
Competing in Art Battle Canada!
I am setting aside my 7 month old baby (safely in the excersaucer) to announce something crazy, challenging, vulnerable….. I am going to paint in a public competition! Art Battle 312 in Abbotsford, BC. Art battle is a public event … Continued
Chilliwack Lake watercolour
Now that summer is winding down, I thought I’d share this watercolour I did one morning on a friend’s birthday card. It depicts Chilliwack Lake, where we’ve gone camping a few times in the past year. We love this scene … Continued
Cousins Art Lesson
When my sister’s family visited in August, I wanted to take time to do some art with my niece, who has always been interested in learning to try mixed media art. The family drove all the way to British Columbia … Continued
Etsy Shop and Facebook Artist Page now live
As an artist, this is a big day for me! I’ve finally gathered the images and information to launch my Etsy Shop and a facebook artist page. Promoting yourself is one of the hardest things to do as a creative … Continued
End of the Lego Series
Remember my son’s Lego from June? Well he continued to create Lego vehicles and line the up on the piano, and later my art work space…. Clearly the situation was getting out of control, so in mid-July, with my brother … Continued
Peonies: Mixed Media on panel
The story behind the painting: Peonies. (Or how the mother of a six-month-old and two older kids actually gets to paint sometimes).
Etsy shop coming soon!
Summer has been lovely and hectic, but I am finally getting close to launching my new etsy shop to sell original artwork!
Painting my son’s LEGO inventions
One day I decided to paint some of my son’s LEGO creations. He has dozens of these vehicles on the go right now, and I thought it would be a fun way for me to practice illustration by creating a … Continued
DIY Ergo Accessories: Drool Pads
My favourite baby item from the beginning has been my ergobaby carrier. It was the one main baby item I didn’t get rid of when we had decided to stop having kids. But I still bought another one because I … Continued