“20/20” – As an Owl Sees
I titled this beautiful Barn Owl, my latest painting, “20/20” – As an Owl Sees, not only for the obvious reason that birds of prey… Read More »“20/20” – As an Owl Sees
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Cultivate Calm – Coloring Sheets
For moments when you crave tranquility, turn to creativity… Download and print out a coloring sheet — Plums, succulents, lilies, Steller’s Jay bird or a… Read More »Cultivate Calm – Coloring Sheets
The Value of Art
Every piece of art carries with it, the artist’s intention of emotion and overall feel they’ve wanted to portray in the piece throughout the creative process.
Trading Self-Criticism with Self-Awareness
After reading Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, and all the other books in this series, such as Discover Your Destiny with The… Read More »Trading Self-Criticism with Self-Awareness
Summertime – Room for Spontaneity
School is officially out for the summer! My kids aren’t the only ones who are excited! This is my family’s time for embracing spontaneity! We… Read More »Summertime – Room for Spontaneity
A Personal Contemplation – Nature’s Metaphors
There’s a bounty of beauty that nature offers up this month, from the deep and lush greens of grass and hill tops, the growing crops… Read More »A Personal Contemplation – Nature’s Metaphors
Pink Pedals: Bright Poppy Macro Painting
See the different painting stages of this pink poppy being brought to life
Art World Expo Interview
Recently, I exhibited at the Art World Expo Show in Edmonton, Alberta. Read my interview, “The Allure of Creating Something from Nothing” with Art World… Read More »Art World Expo Interview
Appreciating the Process
If I were asked what my biggest lesson from being an artist has been so far, I would undoubtedly say, “Recognizing that everything, without exception, has a… Read More »Appreciating the Process
The Evolution of a Painting: “Rouge the Fox”
Right from the beginning of my painting journey, I have taken progress photos of the various stages of every piece of artwork to capture the process… Read More »The Evolution of a Painting: “Rouge the Fox”