John Lennon’s song has been playing a soft refrain in my mind this early Monday morning. Imagination, to imagine something, is the beginning spark of its creation. To call it into existence. I can imagine a softer, kinder, more generous world. I’m lucky enough to be an artist – I can also create this world […]
Wednesday watercolours Again!?…..hope you aren’t getting bored! Ultramarine Blue Pb29, unbeatable and unexpectedly versatile, has 7 fabulous traits and assets that make it an artist’s perfect ‘go to’ colour. Ultramarine Blue Pb29 watercolour 7 tips Ultramarine Blue is a luxurious warm blue with almost endless possibilities. It is a very easy colour to get […]
If not for the shadows… the Lights would not seem to gleam so brightly! Light and Shade Early this Friday the 13th morning, I had a bit of a play with light and shade using some borrowed props. Just…to be silly, just for fun. Once in a while, a wee bit of silliness […]
Rose gardens in magical morning light. A daybreak stroll through the neighbourhood is gorgeous!
Monet, “Every Day I discover more and more beautiful things.”
Any way you slice it, Monday is starting off fabulous! This bright rainbow inspired cake I’ve photographed for a friend is irresistibly cheery…. Lovely way to begin the week! Happy Monday!
Jump in and have some fun! Why do you think kids are always smiling? Yes, they’re out there jumping in. While we’re milling about, cleaning up, tidying up, sorting things out. Kids Just Jump In. Just Jump In and have some fun!
Gorgeous combination of colours – Indigo and Cobalt Teal blue. Loving the oasis feeling of cobalt teal! Intense, Indigo creates a perfect contrast and brings out the shimmering radiance of the cobalt teal. And it’s all with a brayer. The medium I chose to work in was acrylics. Again, keeping it simple with […]
Inspired to create, using the colour orange! So, how Does the creative mind work? What prompts the creative processes and inspiration? It usually starts with a small thing. Something ordinary. Inspiration starts in mysterious ways It began with getting my family glass treasures out and cleaning them. Yes, my inspiration all started with a chore. I’ll tell […]
Did you know there are 4 main types of acrylic art paints? Do you know what they are most useful for? Let me explain a little about each type and we won’t be in the dark at the art store the next time we go! 4 Basic Types of Acrylic Paints The four types of […]