Bright Lights Nostalgia
A few months ago I went on a hunt in Toronto for “ghost signs” – those painted advertisements on the sides of buildings from the first half of the 1900’s […]
Moving Forward By Looking Back
I make art to show my soul I am listening. – Pat Wiederspan Jones After a very ambitious 2018, I entered 2019 a little rundown and in need of an […]
Better Days Behind or Ahead?
I could see this door from quite a distance. The bright red-orange popped against the black painted building. As an avid door lover, I rushed toward it, and when I […]
Celebrating Main Streets
What’s “Main Street” in your town or city? You know… the street where the parades are held, where the restaurants are clustered, where the boutiques are plentiful… and usually where […]
Dawn By The Lake
Recently, I participated in an arts and crafts show in an area north of Toronto called Muskoka, and for that show I painted this Mini of a lakeside chair at […]
Celebrating The Weekend Getaway
Do you have that one weekend getaway spot that you tend to visit again and again? For us, it’s a small town an hour and a half away called Niagara-on-the-Lake. […]
The Power of Stories
Selecting a subject for a Mini Vacations piece is usually influenced by the story connected to it. Sometimes the story is based on my experience of being in the place […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
