Lucca From The Guinigi Tower
I have a tremendous fear of heights. Over the years, I’ve followed the advice to face that fear, and I’ve forced myself to go up to high places. Each time […]
Italian Coffee Stories
How much does food figure into your travel memories? I can remember places vividly by the food and drink I’ve had. And with my recent miniature series, those delicious memories […]
2020 Gift-ables
There are exactly 4 weeks to go until Christmas! And it’s time to tell you what’s NEW in my online shop for the holidays! First, let me tell you […]
A Big Bright Star
Look what I found in Cherry Valley, Ontario this summer! While on a recent trip to Prince Edward County, we came upon this vintage Texaco station that someone had […]
Built To Last
For my July stay-cation, I headed to the region of my childhood, Eastern Ontario, and decided to be a tourist. I visited a number of sights that brought back memories […]
Flowers on La Rambla, Barcelona
I once read an article about the types of workplaces that make people happy – customers because they look forward to interacting with it, and employees because the customers look […]
Travel With The Ones You Love
Never go on trips with anyone you do not love. Ernest Hemingway What has your experience been? Would you agree? Having done years of art shows, talking with thousands of […]
Taking A Break By The Ligurian Sea
Until we meet again soon! (Video: my ink and watercolour miniature and larger works; music is “I Giorni” by Angele Dubeau & La Pieta)
Park It Awhile
In these difficult times, I’m doing my best to find moments of lightness. What about you? Making art is helping. Making art that reminds me of lighter times helps even […]
A Little Tuscan Love Moment
Fifteen years ago, I got kissed on this spot in Pienza, Italy. I was lost in the vista from this winding promenade high above a wall. The sunny Tuscan valley […]
Moved By Matera
In 2011, almost a decade ago now, I visited the Italian city of Matera in the Basilicata region. A friend of mine had been born there and spoke of it […]
Introducing…The AWW Holiday Gift Guide!
Hot off the virtual presses: The AWW Holiday Gift Guide! AWW stands for Art We Wonderful, don’t you know! And this is the one blog post each year I […]
