As I stood at my easel, I felt the familiar rush of excitement that only golf can bring. Yesterday's painting (I didn't get a chance to post this before now) is a tribute to the sport that has been a constant source of joy and inspiration throughout my life. Birdie in Sight, 8x8, acrylic on … Continue reading Day 9 of 31: Celebrating Golf Through Art: Inspiration and Memories
"The earth has music for those who listen." - William Shakespeare For those that don’t know me, I’m a proud tree hugger. I have absolutely no shame in admitting it. Whether I’m happy or sad, I hug trees and… I talk to them. And they hug back. They are the most comforting living thing - … Continue reading Day 8 of 31- Why I Hug Trees (and you should too)
"Dance is the hidden language of the soul." - Martha Graham I painted another ballerina today. One reason is because I still have paint remaining from this colour palette, so I thought it would make a nice duo, but also because I truly enjoyed painting yesterday’s ballerina. Elegance, 8x8 on plywood I can’t help but … Continue reading Day 6 of 31- The Elegant Ballerina: A Reflection of Feminine Energy
"Gentleness is the greatest strength." - Unknown Gentle Dance, 8x8, acrylic on plywood, 2025 As artists, we're often tempted to keep tweaking, to add just one more brushstroke, to perfect our craft. But the truth is, sometimes less is more. Today, I found myself falling into the trap of overpainting. Despite being satisfied with the … Continue reading The Art of Restraint: Knowing When to Stop
"Wherever you are, be there totally." - Eckhart TolleI was actually inspired to paint a summer scene 🌳 at first but I still have a lot of pink and purples in my color palette and didn’t want to waste it. I use a sta-wet palette so the acrylic paint last forever. But I want different … Continue reading Day 4 of 31 – Twilight’s gentle touch
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, many of us find ourselves lost in thought, gazing out the window at the world outside. It's a time for contemplation and reflection. We think about the past year - what worked, what didn't, and what we've learned. We ponder the decisions that lie ahead, … Continue reading Day 3 of 31: contemplating
There’s something about being on a swing…a feeling of freedom, carefree. I think it’s a way to unleash your inner-child. And there’s nothing more liberating than having that feeling. Let’s find that magic in our everyday life. “Reclaiming innocence”, 8x8 acrylic on plywood This is day 2 of 31. Process reflection: My goal this month … Continue reading Day 2 of 31: Reclaiming innocence
Day 1 of 31 January marks the start of my third year joining Denise Hopkins Fine Art’s 31 in 31 challenge. For 31 days, I'll be creating a new painting every day. This journey is about commitment, growth, and creative exploration. I'll be following my intuition and seeing where it takes me - i’m not … Continue reading Soaring into 2025
As I was cutting some vegetables and listening to some instrumental Christmas music, it made me reminisce on past memories from this time of year. One of my favorite is our family shopping trips to Moncton, particularly at Highfield Square. "Is that the one with Eaton's in it?" I would ask. There was something special … Continue reading Cherishing Christmas Memories: Family and Togetherness
As an artist, I've faced my fair share of creative challenges. What you. the viewer, get to see is the final piece or sometimes a quick time-lapse video of the process. What you don’t see, is the 20, 30 or sometimes 60 minutes I sit there, staring at my canvas, questioning my abilities. Through the … Continue reading Overcoming Self-Doubt: A Personal Reflection
