Monthly Archives: May 2015

I recently had the opportunity to facilitate two volunteer art classes at an Owen Sound school. One was a grade-2 level, the other a grade 6-level. What I learned…the grade-2ers needed no art lessons…they just needed prompts and off they … Continue reading →

A friend recently asked me what it is that makes me want to create…paint…make. This photo below is what I showed her…going to the studio and mixing up colours, oils, into big mounds that I can draw from. There is … Continue reading →

Many years ago I met a heartfelt artist, Olivier Toupin. I remember the first visit to his Ile d’Orleans (near Quebec City) home/studio. I entered by the front door into a spacious room flooded with afternoon light, that led through … Continue reading →

what’s on my mind? G R A T I T U D E ! living in a beautiful and democratic country…my family…having a simple home that grounds me…art…heartfelt friends…a bed that is comfortable and safe through the night…nourishing food…the right … Continue reading →