Decorating Second Homes with Local Ontario Wildlife Art

Decorating Second Homes with Local Ontario Wildlife Art Transform your second home into a captivating retreat by adorning its walls with the beauty of Ontario\’s local wildlife art. The province\’s rich natural landscapes and diverse fauna offer endless inspiration…

Silence in the Echoes

Silence in the Echoes

Fall is so beautiful that I find myself waking up earlier. I sit on the deck to watch the sun come up. With a cup of tea in my hand, I wait. My view of the river is cradled by white pines and billowing oaks. I hear the herons long before I see them. As the sun crawls…

“The Unnamed”

“The Unnamed”

The mysterious raven in all its glory, perched on a dead tree branch. It looks out over top of its vast surroundings. This painting is 30 by 40 inches. I finished it on Friday in time for Fantasy in the forest.

“Greeting the Sun” and “A Song at Dawn”

“Greeting the Sun” and “A Song at Dawn”

I would like to thank those of you who came to the Rideau Lakes Studio Tour. I enjoyed talking with you in person. There were many people inquiring about the unfinished turtle painting I had with me on Sunday. I am happy to say it is finally finished along with my…

The Night Before Show Day

The Night Before Show Day

Twas the night before show day and all through the house, the paintings were drying no sign of the mouse. The varnish was glistening, the edges all done, no sign of grey cat hair not even a one.The boxes are pilled right up to the door, except for the small ones just…

Show Season Has Begun

Show Season Has Begun

Last week was a marathon of painting. I was getting ready for a show this past Saturday and had wanted to finish two new pieces for it. (I had also written out a newsletter on Friday to show you these new paintings but alas artist stress got in the way and I forgot to…

Female Common Yellowthroat

Female Common Yellowthroat

An adventure I had a few years ago led me to the photo reference for this painting. I loved the colours in it and wanted to paint it but when I looked through my bird book to try and figure out what it was it completely eluded me. I thought it was a warbler of some…

Shadow and Light

Shadow and Light

Shadow and Light The majestic loon glides effortlessly across the water leaving droplets of sunshine in its wake. 11 by 14 acrylic on canvas

Spring Morning 5/17/2024 9:48:12 PM

What is it about cardinals that makes people like them so much? Is it the flash of red as they dart into the bushes, seeking cover from danger or the fact that it reminds them that a loved one is watching over them from the heavens? Maybe it’s the perky crest atop…