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
I was faced with this question this morning. Since it has absolutely nothing to do with money, and that it's much more than "because I love it"... I pondered, and came up with this: Art is my way of disconnecting from the everyday life. My mind and creation wonders off in a beautiful world where … Continue reading Why do you make art?
Le camp d'été "Art & Bien Être" est un excellent moyen pour votre enfant de faire preuve de créativité, de se connecter avec la nature et leur corps pour apprendre ce qu'est un mode de vie équilibré. ____________________ Le camp 'Art et Bien-Être' encourage les petits artistes d'explorer leur créativité intérieure, tout en créant … Continue reading Camp d’été “Art et Bien Être”
