Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Trees!





I feel as if this tree knows everything I ever think of when I sit here. When I come back to it, I never have to remind it of anything; I begin just where I left off. ~Willa Sibert Cather, O Pioneers!, 1913


36x30 / acrylic on canvas

*Also shown how it would look framed. 

Any questions? Message me!

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Ripple

Ripple / 40x48 / acrylic on canvas



Here’s the last of my three bold, more abstracted reflection paintings. These were all painted from some pictures I took on a hike in Montreal. I really enjoy the vivid, graphic look of these pieces.





Sunday, January 1, 2023

Happy 2023


 πŸ’« Happy 2023 πŸ’«

As I was thinking about what to write I spent some time looking back through my feed. My entry from the end of 2020 stopped me in my tracks—it brought back a flood of memories. I decided to repost as a) a reminder of how far we’ve come and b) to hang on to a bit of what we discovered during that time ❤️ xo 

Don’t let the door hit you on the way out 2020πŸšͺGrateful of course for many, many things but also happy to see the back end of this loathsome year. 

Looking back at 2020 saw my painting take a bit of a backseat—sustaining concentration was often a challenge πŸ˜‘—but I started up a tea towel business that has been very gratifying. Definitely a plus. I also ran a kindness project (another plus). I discovered a love of Cheetos and Nerds (this has got to be a minus. Apparently desperate times do require desperate measures). I loved seeing all the “C’est va bien aller”s in people’s windows. I did not love that hugs and handshakes got cancelled. I loved seeing so many people out walking in the evenings. I did not love not being able to have people in our home. And on and on.

So here’s to 2021. May it be a kinder year. I wish each of you days filled with love, peace and belonging. A gentle spirit and curious, intelligent conversation. Laughter to chase away sadness. Drive out loneliness and ask for what you need. Onward.

Thursday, November 10, 2022

New Feature - Painting of the Week



Hi Art Lovers 🀍 I’m starting a new weekly feature where I post a painting from my studio archive, which will be available for immediate sale. This is a way for me to show older pieces that I have—and love—and offer them to you. I will post every Friday, but this week it debuts a day early. 

Beautiful Rush / 24x24 / oil on panel / $900 Please feel free to message me with any inquiries!

Friday, July 15, 2022




reflections

40x48 / acrylic on canvas 

#reflections #canadianart #canadianpainting #abstractedlandscape #interiordesigntoronto

Monday, June 27, 2022

Complete!

These six (details of) paintings are now complete and will be shown at @westlandgallery in September πŸ’™ Details forthcoming.


Monday, April 4, 2022





Here’s the next painting in my reflection series. Just loving that vivid blue πŸ’™ 36x36” / acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas 

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

New work




New work! 
I interpreted this from a photo I took when we were camping. The following two slides are what it looks like hanging on a wall, to show perspective. This is not my house πŸ˜‰ but an app designed specifically for this kind of thing. 
48”x36” / acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas (meaning the sides have a depth of 1.5”)


 

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

New work




New work 🀍 My reference was from a bit of ditch water down the street, leading to what we call Frog Pond. 

πŸ’«Beauty is everywhereπŸ’«

36x36 / acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas / available

Friday, December 31, 2021

Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022


The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering ~Ben Okri

The years teach much which the days never know ~Ralph Waldo Emerson


Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Last painting of the year




Last painting of the year! Happy holidays everyone. I’ve shown this piece in a couple settings to give you the look of it on a wall : )

Absolutely loved painting this! 

Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas / 48x36” / available

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Show Opening

Opening Reception TOMORROW, Thursday November 18th.
Music + refreshment + ART πŸŽ‰
33 Charles Street East, Toronto, 7-9pm
See you there!

 

Friday, November 12, 2021

New work



 New work. This one was a journey πŸ’ͺ I started it back in August and then kept putting it back against the wall. I just didn’t know where I wanted to take it. If you can believe it it was going to be the start of a black and white series πŸ˜… Anyway, it finally came together yesterday. 36”x60” / acrylic on canvas. #landscapepainting #greenpainting #forestpainting #colourfulartwork





Saturday, August 14, 2021

Show at Westland Gallery



Today’s the day! Swing by @westlandgallery and have a πŸ‘€ and chat with @moore_n and @tracybultjeartist and me 🀍 1:00-4:00, 156 Wortley Road, London. If you can’t make it to the opening but would still like to see Rooted and Refreshed, the show runs till Saturday, August 28th.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

New show!




Water Whirl / 36x60in / oil on canvas

I love how you can bring out different colours on paintings depending what’s in the room with them. And that tub! ✨  

This piece will be at @westlandgallery in London for my show Rooted and Refreshed with @moore_n and @tracybultjeartist. You’re invited to the opening this Saturday from 1-4. Would love to see you there! #abstractpainting #abstractedlandscape #canadianartist #artshowopening #colourful #fresh #interiors 

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Happy New Year


 Don’t let the door hit you on the way out 2020πŸšͺGrateful of course for many, many things but also happy to see the back end of this loathsome year. 

Looking back at 2020 saw my painting take a bit of a backseat—sustaining concentration was often a challenge πŸ˜‘—but I started up a tea towel business that has been very gratifying. Definitely a plus. I also ran a kindness project (another plus). I discovered a love of Cheetos and Nerds (this has got to be a minus. Apparently desperate times do require desperate measures). I loved seeing all the “C’est va bien aller”s in people’s windows. I did not love that hugs and handshakes got cancelled. I loved seeing so many people out walking in the evenings. I did not love not being able to have people in our home. And on and on.

So here’s to 2021. May it be a kinder year. I wish each of you days filled with love, peace and belonging. A gentle spirit and curious, intelligent conversation. Laughter to chase away sadness. Drive out loneliness and ask for what you need. Onward.

Thursday, May 14, 2020


Small sections of a larger painting in progress. If summer is dragging it’s heels I will drag it kicking and screaming into my studio LOL
#whereareyousummer #oilpainting #texture #colour #abstractpainting #contemporary #originalart #interiordesign #canada #toronto #workinprogress #wip

Monday, May 11, 2020

“Say what you mean” is a painting from 2018. This one is at my studio. If you’re interested, message me for details! It is 30”x36”, acrylic on canvas. I offer free local delivery or safe pick-up.
#artforsale #contemporaryart #nonobjective #abstractpainting #interiors #yourlifeneedsart #originalart #interiordesign #canadian

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Midnight in the garden / 36x36in / acrylic on canvas available @canvasgalleryto in Toronto. Yes, they are still selling 😊 Galleries continue to work hard for their artists and have adapted to the new normal. Call them and they will be more than happy to guide you on how to proceed! *2019 
#originalart #canvasgalleryto #interiors #design #art #contemporaryart #abstractpainting #colourful #toronto #yourlifeneedsart

Thursday, May 7, 2020


I was talking to my husband yesterday about how I missed going out for a coffee and going to cafΓ©s and parks. Every day feels pretty similar and the calendar is empty. Last night on tv there was a scene where somebody bent close to someone and handed them a drink and I was like *woah on the social distancing—and she’s not even wiping that down!* lol
I guess we adapt fairly quickly to what is required of us but I sure miss being close to people. I think some days people are up and other days people are like “what the heck 😞”

I’ve been wondering if there’s a little something I could do that might spread a bit of sunshine. And then I thought of this: some nice mail. Pretty simple. 🀷‍♀️ If you or someone you know could use some surprise mail DM me and I’ll mail them a note with a small drawing, a poem or a favourite recipe. We’ll see how it goes! 😊 #kindness #surprisemail #thingswillgetbetter 

Tuesday, May 5, 2020










I’ve been taken with all the rainbows taped in windows and hung on doors as a way of spreading hope and optimism during this pandemic. I’ve read it began in Italy and has spread worldwide. What a small but beautiful thing.🌈 I’ve decided to keep a photo journal of sorts of all the ones I see. Right now I’m in Montreal and the rainbows I’ve snapped are in my stories. 🌀🌈 Hope + love my friends πŸ’›
#cavabienaller #rainbows #pandemic #hope #arcenciel #covid #chasingtherainbow