Throwing 2 posts in a day here. These 31 in 31 paintings in January is a fun challenge but the blog and posts on social medias are time consuming. I’m a very slow writer- ask my bf!! This one I cheated… read on to see why. I originally thought I‘d paint the idiomatic expression of … Continue reading Day 22- Balancing Act- AI insights into my latest painting
"The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it." - Albert Camus Ok, I’m really having fun with these “symbolism art”, if I call it that. Yesterday, we reflected on our fears or challenges that we might be “sitting on” and not dealing with. So today I thought, ok, lets … Continue reading Day 21- Opening the box
After letting go and liberating yourself from the block… you’ll find pure joy. That’s all I got for today. My mind is blank. I’ll also have to do some minor tweaks on this painting. But I thought I would share a quote : "I dance in the rain, because I know I'll never get this … Continue reading Day 19: Finding Pure Joy
Oof, it’s one thing to create a painting a day, another to post on social mediaSSSS. I’m a little behind on here. I say SSSS cause there’s way too many platforms. I just do facebook and instagram. And they are all bs. I got in instagram to get inspired by other artists I follow. But … Continue reading Day 15 – Curling into the art world
"Just like birds, our dreams were made to fly." - Unknown Posting this a day late. Yesterday’s painting is (or was?) extra special because it was requested by an extra special person - a dear friend, whose birthday it was yesterday! I asked what she wanted to see me paint. She said : a bird … Continue reading Day 13- Le chickadee, a winter scene
Yesterday I did something in memory of my mom, and it got me thinking about other family members that are no longer with us. My uncle and my grandad were both very good woodworkers, always fabricating something. So, here’s a little painting in their honor. Le woodworker, 8x8 acrylic on plywood While it's not my … Continue reading Day 11- Le woodworker
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 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
