Fall in Vancouver means the weather is starting to get chilly and the few days of sunshine are immediately pounced on because we know we've got many months of cold, wet weather ahead. This seems to be showing up in my painting too. I've got a new print up in the shop of this sassy… Continue reading Falling
It's Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, so naturally I've been spending time thinking about the things I'm grateful for. Being able to spend time creating art, feeling the push of inspiration from so many wonderful artists that got me to start selling my own work, the support of my parents and friends...there are so many things… Continue reading Giving Thanks
I've had a busy week painting, printing and generally covering my entire house with art stuff. Hopefully no one minds that the kitchen table is covered in drying prints that I protect like a mama eagle watching her nest. Who am I kidding? The boys are not likely to complain about being FORCED to eat… Continue reading New Work plus Prints!
The Pros: + Got me out of my studio/bedroom and into the Vancouver art scene + Saw some very cool local art work from a wide variety of artists I probably wouldn't have sought out on my own. For example, Eleanor Hannan is an amazing textile artist that basically paints with thread. From a distance,… Continue reading The Drift Report Card
If you're in Vancouver, BC today, come join me on Main Street for the Drift arts & culture festival. Tons of shops, cafes & galleries are participating all along Main, plus several artists are opening up their studios for tours and workshops. There's going to be art demonstrations, live music, tons of activities for kids… Continue reading Drift Down Main St.
a Cagey Bee Girl ~ acrylic on canvas ~ 8" X 10" My newest painting has now buzzed into my Etsy shop and I think she's my favorite girl yet. With Halloween quickly approaching, The Bee Girl is sort of fitting though I think with her big blue eyes and soft, rounded belly she'll be… Continue reading Bee Girl
I'm ready to break out the champagne (or at least the Coke Zero and chocolate) to celebrate the opening of my Etsy shop! The new paintings I've mentioned in my last posts are now listed for sale over at Etsy and I'm so excited to finally be a part of this amazing community of DIY… Continue reading Opening My Shop
After three classes, I finally have something positive to say about my drawing course at Emily Carr. The first two classes in this very short course (only 6 classes total) were a major disappointment. The instructor is very talented and I'm sure he's a fine teacher for the full time art school kids, but when… Continue reading Drawing UnFundamentals
acrylic on canvas, 12 X 16 Not the greatest picture since I stayed up until 1:00 a.m. finishing this painting, but this little winter baby didn't want to wait until morning (and daylight) to have her photo snapped. Quite impatient, this one!
I started working on this winter baby girl last night, but didn't get a chance to finish her as I was distracted by the season premiere of Heroes. I'm totally hooked on that show. Every episode feels like it could be a movie. And this season (the 3rd) has already introduced a whack of new… Continue reading Work in Progress