As a teenager and an aspiring actor, I often daydreamed about living in New York City and pursuing a creative career. Part of that daydream was living in an apartment […]
Fishing along Lake Ontario probably figured into the lives of Toronto residents dozens of years ago, with its abundant 45 kilometres of shoreline. Today there are high-rise condominiums along most […]
As many followers of this blog know, most of the subjects I choose to paint have an associated memory or story, and I tell you those stories here whenever I […]
There are some events that occur in the world that collectively shake us up. Some are joy-filled, but more often they are tragic, unexpected or beyond comprehension. You remember where […]
This past Christmas, a dream of mine came true! I spent Christmas in Rome. I’ve been to Italy many times but in the warmer seasons. I’ve watched the holiday traditions […]
About 100 years ago, one of the best ways to promote your business was to have a sign painted onto the side of a building. In big bright letters, the […]
What’s your preference – EVERYTHING matches or NOTHING matches? Most of the time my preference leans toward nothing matching. I really like different styles, opinions, expressions and tastes – you’ll […]
Being on a whirlwind trip can often mean rushing from one incredible site to another, taking photos in the hopes they’ll create the memories you didn’t pause to experience. Have […]
Have you travelled somewhere and decades later it still comes up in conversation at least once a week? Maybe it was exquisitely beautiful or you had a most happy memory […]
Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than […]
What’s your favourite time of year? Autumn is definitely my favourite! I love the colours, the crunching of leaves under foot, the sky’s a little true-bluer, and I even welcome […]