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 […]
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 […]
Retro-Spectacles
One last look back at 2016’s “Mini Vacations” Project! I thoroughly enjoyed making these 57 mini pieces (2.5″ x 3.5″), although I expect my next optometrist visit to result in a change […]
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 […]
Etsy’s First Christmas
It was just before Christmas in the courtroom, and the judge was in a happy mood. He asked the accused, ‘What are you charged with?’ The accused replied, ‘Doing my Christmas shopping […]
Back To Italy
After a very busy summer, I’m off to my favourite city, Florence, for a few weeks to get some new subjects for future paintings, to sketch, and hopefully to relax and recharge […]
A Day of Thanks
Today is Thanksgiving Monday in Canada – a day that I usually reserve for getting over yesterday’s big family feast and for getting in some quiet reflection. This year, my gratitude […]
A Different Set of Mini Doors
Wow, do people love doors! At my shows this summer, there were so many people who declared their love of doors… and then quickly added “I know it’s strange and […]
Sending Strength
Italy has been and remains an extremely special place for me. It’s where my art career started, is the inspiration for a great deal of my art, and is the […]
