Inspiration in the Small Stuff
Can’t wait to see what you make from this trip! Looking forward to what inspiration you bring back to your art! I wonder what you’ll paint first when you get […]
The Places Where People Meet
Having spent a good deal of time living in city apartments, I’ve had to rely on public spaces to get outside for air. I’ve had many picnics, afternoons reading on […]
Recalling A Perfect Day In Watercolour
After years of travelling, I’ve learned that not every day abroad resembles the cruise line TV commercial or the travel brochure or someone’s gorgeous Instagram feed. In fact, most days […]
Miniature Worlds
I’m often asked why I frequently paint very small. When I choose a subject that I’d like to paint, I will also choose a size to paint it. While some […]
Brooklyn Blossoms
Experiencing awe can come at any time. It’s highly likely when you’re standing in front of some extraordinary scene or place, like the Colosseum, Eiffel Tower or Grand Canyon. Your […]
Where Have I Been?
Selective memory is an odd phenomenon. My memory has recently selected to think I had last blogged to you all this past fall. Uh… no. Seems it was almost 7 […]
Can’t Stop Painting Her!
Who is the “Her”? Florence, Italy She’s still my favourite city to visit. Even in the stifling heat of summer or in the spring downpours. Even with thousands of tourists […]
Market Magic
There’s something magical about visiting a big food market! Maybe it’s that your senses get overloaded with all the colour, variety, smells and sounds of this gathering place. And maybe […]
Under Her Watchful Eye
This new 5″ x 5″ painting contains some of my favourite things to paint – stone walls, rustic doors, shutters, flower pots and boxes, and my new favourite thing, the […]
A Chianti Classic- oh!
For my last painting of 2022, I chose to paint a street scene from our month in Lecchi in Chianti, Tuscany – one of our travel highlights. You’d be right […]
Happy Holidays!
May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter and love! Painting: “Da Forli Angel – Olive Branch”; 5″ x 6″ ink and watercolour; the 5th in a series of […]
Corner Store Loot
Do you remember your childhood corner store? I had the great luxury of growing up one street over from 2 corner stores, both with incredible candy counters. And as luck […]
Art We Wonderful by Marion Younan 