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Hi there! I have been working away on some new pieces and I would like to share my newest piece with you. It may already have a buyer, its a small piece (16x20) made on wood panel with scrap fabric, ...
This week, along with other new paintings, I worked on filling a commission order for a logo for a vintage company from Australia. Stone Fox will be opening in a couple of months so please check them...
My biggest goal for this year has absolutely been preparing for the Queen West Art Crawl. It was to be my first art show of my life, and kind of a time for me to figure out whether or not its realist...
As summer comes to a close I just want to share my favorite memory of this summer. Sarnia, off lake Huron, was the biggest surprise for me this summer. People have a lot of misconceptions about Sarni...
Oui Oui. This dress cost me a grand total of 6 bucks and when I wear it, the skirt floats out just right and the delicate lace makes me feel like a stylish gal from paris, far from reality but I will...
I just want to say a big thank you to my stepdad, John. I gal couldnt ask for a better father than him. He has been an amazing support for me and my artwork and has always always believed in me....
#2 in my Top Five Fave Thrifted Dresses series comes courtesy of the cutest vintage store that went out of business in the spring. They would always clear out amazing dresses and I got this one for a...
I love eggs, eggs eggs and more eggs. When I was a kid, my mom called me egg-a-ma-roo. I am always looking for new ways to master the beautiful orbs with their gorgeous shells, there is so...
Retro Motels, I am dying to stay in a good one this year..Couples that grow old together....most inspiring thing ever....Elle Moss Photography I first saw her stuff featured on the Lilac Saloon Blog....
Im spending a full day in the studio getting paint on my hands! Its been a long time since I have felt this inspired and look out for an upcoming post about it. What do you do to get inspired?Love,Ra...
Over the next 5 weeks I will be posting my Top 5 Fave Thrifted Dresses from my closet. Heres the deal: my closet is such a cavern of buried treasures that I will constantly forget about all the ...
We have a big window at the front of our apartment, and its an awesome window. However, as awesome as it is, the neighbors across the street can see directly into our apartment. We grew tired of dart...
Oh yah, I forgot to share my new car with you. Our old one bit the dust and this bad boy hauls around all kinds of art supplies. Just the thing for us!...and it doesnt hurt that the air conditioning ...
Ashley G and Drew, I love her simple lines and use of color.This powder blue fall cape coat from Grown Up ShoesThis silver lace bracelet from Marlene WaltersJon and Tykes modern cabin house tour on a...
I have just discovered the joy of digitally coloring my drawings and it is awesome!Why didnt I do this sooner?She was walking through a cornfield when she saw the geese fly north and she knew winter ...
The other Sunday (not this weekend as I have been dueling the most stubborn cold ever) after a morning run the boy and I had an errand day together and then took some time to relax...Kissy kissy!What...
I just picked up the cutest pair of mary janes off Etsy for a steal. And Jen at Pretty Little Pictures gives me great ideas on how to wear them..
Im sick with a cold and flu. I have always disliked summer flus more than any other seasonal flu. I have been drinking lots of tea and resting and drafting up new ideas. xoxoxoWhat are you up to toda...
I am still wondering what to do with this young lady. Should I list her? Should I not? She seems stuck in limbo on her chilly bike...perhaps not the best thing to draw in the winter time but lately I...
I am a big, huge fan of using reclaimed items in your home. I feel it gives a look that no new item can have, and it provides a creative challenge!Here is my top 3 favie faves. The furniture of Entwu...
I have been working like a dog all week teaching art. I have a huge class size so by the time I get home I am so beat. My contract is done as of next wednesday and then I gotta hit the studio hard to...
Just wanted to give a quick hello and tell you all that I am teaching all week and will be taking a couple day break from blogging to pay attention to teaching art. My nights are consumed with lesson...
Im off to the cottage this weekend so I am going to be pretty quiet. I will have lots of pictures to share. Its our annual cottage celebration at Scotts cottage, we call it, "Scottage".While ...
I thought I would show you how my piece is progressing. I am so excited for it. I may or may not fill in the trees entirely and repaint them over top. I am struggling with it only because they took a...
This piece was inspired by my moments of daydreaming on the subway rides home. Subway commutes are the perfect time to listen to music and think up new artwork, provided I get a seat. Sometimes I wil...
I thought I would share some shots of a piece in progress. Its been awhile since I have made a large scale piece and I am super excited. Its going to have the textural qualities and mixed media of th...
So the boy takes his lunch to the office every day.We all know this is a great idea for both reducing waste, the waistline and the bank account. But lately we have noticed how wasteful it is using pl...
I was soooo wanting to do some kind of elaborate themed wall of artwork in my room so I decided to practice my layout and blending for the upcoming art crawl...Excuse the dim photo...it was late at n...
Gouache and ink on old phone book paper
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