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
I stepped into nature’s embrace this weekend. The trees soft whisper - Ge'watq, the birds' songs, the rivers flow and the warmth of the sunlight, all calming my racing thoughts. Life’s relentless pace can be suffocating. We get caught up in deadlines, responsibilities, and constant distractions. But in the midst of chaos, it’s crucial to … Continue reading The power of Pause: Tips for Mindful Living
Take your time As I was starring at my computer at work, on my fourth day of 11 hours shift, running out of gaz… a personal message pops up: « Veux pu jouer » (I don’t want to play anymore) I knew exactly what it meant. It made me reflect on a question that I was asked before: … Continue reading ADULTING: Reflections on Growing Up
Grateful living As I was wrapping up my short morning yoga workout, I accidentally pressed the photobooth icon on my ipad and liked what I saw. A rare occasion. I am often too hard on myself, especially these past few years where autumn is slowly creeping on my skin and body. But this morning I … Continue reading The beauty of aging
Black-Eyed Susan “Black-Eyed Susan, 6x6, acrylic, $140
Women’s hockey, 2 versions! I’ve been wanting to try hockey players for a while. This still needs some tweaking, but here they are. Here’s another fact that you may not know about me. I grew up around sports- won most valuable player many times, recruit of the year, athlete of the year, won golf club … Continue reading 26 of 31
The Piping trio, 4x4, acrylic panel Now you are probably wondering…or maybe not… what’s up with the piping plovers? Well first, they are cute as heck, don’t you think? And those poor little cute birds are also endangered species. I live next to Kouchibougac National Park, where they have protected zones for them to lay … Continue reading 23,24,25 of 31
