Insta Art Series – Painting 2
My second painting in the series is actually undergoing an overhaul. Out of the seven I’ve worked on, I just can’t like the second one. So I’ll have to share it later and show you the third one. I only … Continued
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
I’m so full of ideas, there are not enough hours in the day!
Today is the kids’ last day of school, and I’m looking forward to the break in routine of driving them to school every morning. But I’m not sure how this will impact my time for creating art. I’m sure this … Continued
Craft: Fairy necklaces
Have I mentioned that I LOVE FALL? Well I do – I just loved walking around, still in August, and already finding numerous fresh acorn caps on the ground, which were needed for my daughter’s birthday party. I’m a pretty … Continued
A little announcement
When I saw this image circulating, I couldn’t help think this suits me perfectly! It’s true, I have been busy this summer, but not making much art. I’ve been going through the first trimester of growing our third child. Thus, … Continued
Nature colour wheel
Things have been very quiet on the art front around here this summer. I wish I could get some painting in, but when I look back, I seem to do art in a pattern, primarily in the fall and winter. … Continued
Sometimes I pick up pods
I am–and have always been–the person picking up pods from the corner of the playground while others race around or jump rope. I am the mom arranging stones on the riverside while the other adults are…well…not knee deep in mud. … Continued
Wild and precious life
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?†― Mary Oliver Before I even had children, I used to admire the blog of SouleMama. I was so inspired by her creative life, … Continued
Rainy season reflection: artist’s statements, life, change
My paintings are still doing that dough thing, resting, while I am back to a busy work week. While I don’t think I will actually finish any of these new pieces in time for the show, I did manage to … Continued
artist block broken
Finally, I painted. I haven’t touched this painting for about two months. As usual my painting stalled halfway through. I lose the initial vision, become attached to things and am hesitant to change things. I put it up on the … Continued