Insta Art Series – Painting 4
Pleased with Painting 3, I tried to do a similar composition for this one. I also like how this turned out. I created a really scratchy texture in the browns, so this photo of my son walking into the forest … Continued
Creative roundup
My son is six weeks old now, and while my sleep is still coming in only 2-3 hour stretches around the clock, I am still trying to squeeze in the things I find life-giving: hiking and making things. I’m surprised … Continued
Woodland Nursery part 4: Watercolour paintings
These two little creatures are ready to populate our woodland nursery. I didn’t realize how quick it would be to do these paintings. Usually, I do watercolours that cover the entire page so more time is required for each stage. … Continued
Camping at Chilliwack Lake: nature therapy
This is another ode to the summer that was, the epic, endless summer of 2014 in British Columbia where the teachers’ strike added an extra 5 weeks to summer. Now that is all over but I haven’t quite caught up … Continued
Springtime happenings
I can’t believe it’s been a month since my last post! By a combination of circumstances, I’ve just been petering out of blogging energy. With the arrival of spring weather here on the BC coast, our family has been getting … Continued
Spring hike
I couldn’t have enjoyed our first day of spring more than by taking my kids for a hike on a nearby trail. Once we are in the woods, things are peaceful (most of the time). I love hearing the sound … Continued
Get outdoors! It’s spring
“What are you going to do with your nature?” my four- and six-year-old kids asked each other in the back seat of the car on the way home from our walk. They had each gathered a little baggy of acorn … Continued
