Art We Wonderful by Marion Younan

Meanwhile… On A Typical Street Corner

When you are waiting for the light to change at a street corner, do you look around… I mean, really look around? I have to honestly say that before I […]

Sketches & Mini's

A Canadian Chateau View

Every time I see this building, I let out a sigh! Why? Well, it’s impressive! Its architecture, its placement high on a hill, and its reminiscence of all things French. […]

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A Mini Takes A Mini Vacation

On my recent trip to Italy, I took along a Mini ink and watercolour piece in progress – yes, a Mini Vacation on a Mini Vacation! I have wanted to […]

Travel-Inspired Art

Sketching Success On The Road

It’s been a month since I’ve posted because I’ve been on the road! Where else? La Bella Italia! This time my trip was part-business (lots of spring photos to take […]

My Art

Past And Present Come Together

A longer story for today, but worth it if you stick to the end! For my latest “Mini Vacations” miniature painting, I selected another Québec City subject from a recent […]

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You Leave Me Breathless!

Do you have a view that never fails to take your breath away… no matter how many times you see it? My favourite is probably Florence’s Cattedrale di Santa Maria […]

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A Very Early Morning in Provence

Every now and then one paints a picture that seems to have opened a door and serves as a stepping stone to other things. – Pablo Picasso I remember thinking […]

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A Look Behind The Door

What more can be said about a beautiful door! I’ve written a lot about the doors and their homes featured in my “Mini Vacations” miniature paintings, and I’m running out of […]

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Celebrating Toronto-ness

As 2017 marks Canada’s 150th birthday, I’ve been painting some pieces celebrating the country. My first 2 miniature paintings showcased Québec City, and my newest miniature stays closer to home […]

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Come Together, Right Now, Over Spring!

Don’t you love those times when your heart and your head align! Mine are often at odds, especially when it comes to my artwork. But this week, I had a […]

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Bagels and Coffee… and Iconic Architecture

What’s your “go-to” breakfast when you travel? In Europe, we’re […]

Commissions/Sketchy Memories

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 […]

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Piano, Piano!

Something’s been keeping me from you all! Three weeks without a single post – something must be going on! I’ve been head-down and focused on a large piece. Yes, you read that […]

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NYC Floats My Boat

When I was a teenager, I was obsessed with Woody Allen’s movie, “Annie Hall”. I daydreamed about living in New York City. I wore my grandfather’s old ties and vests, […]

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Sending Love To Québec

I’ve spent the past week working on 2 Mini pieces with scenes of Québec City – as the starting 2 works of a series celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. I chose to […]

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Beauty In The… Buildings!!!

There is a deep human need for beauty and if you ignore that need in architecture your buildings will not last. Roger Scruton, Philosopher I recently posted a picture of […]

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