More of Those WOW Moments
Much of the art I make revolves around “Wow” moments – moments on my wanderings at home and abroad when I’ve been astonished by beauty, creativity, compassion or great accomplishment. […]
Tell Me Your Stories
I love when my stories behind the art I make are replaced with your stories! Upon seeing the art, you’ve shared stories of having visited these places – where you […]
It’s Almost Like Being There
I spent the last few weeks in the beautiful Cinque Terre… without leaving my easel… in Canada! And it was lovely! Painting two commissioned ink and watercolour pieces for a […]
Celebrating A Family Business
There’s an immense joy in painting and reliving the memories of my experiences, but there’s a special joy injection when I’m asked to paint the experiences of others! This summer […]
Grazie Riomaggiore!
People don’t take trips; trips take people. John Steinbeck I’ve painted the villages of Italy’s Cinque Terre a number of times because A) they are stunning and, B) this region has […]
A New York State of Heart
On the first day of 2017, the last of my 2016 artworks! A piece of art commissioned by a loving family member for a newlywed couple about to leave NYC – a celebration […]
I Could Retire Here
Text to husband: What’s your impression? Text back: I could retire here. This exchange happened this past summer, when my husband was on a 3-week solo holiday in Sardinia, Italy. After […]
They Love Paris In The Springtime!
What better way to celebrate a special wedding anniversary than travelling to the City of Lights, Love and All-Things-Butter – PARIS! I was contacted a few months back by a couple […]
A Pair of Paris
Back in June, I wrote about working on larger pieces and trying to find the motivation to get past the “awkward teenage” phase of these works in progress. (Thanks to […]
First Sketchy Memory Of 2016
This past Christmas, some folks received an IOU-a-piece-of-art for their gift. I’ve made good on one of those gifts already – a Sketchy Memory of a summer spent in Cadiz, Spain. How […]
Wrapping Up December
Before 2016 is upon us and new projects begin, I’d better update all the December happenings… and there were many! I was pleased to be commissioned to do 3 works […]
A Milestone Sketchy Moment
I delivered a Sketchy Memory drawing to a client this week that was loaded with milestone moments and significance. Firstly, the drawing was being given as a wedding gift (milestone wedding!) […]
Art We Wonderful by Marion Younan 