I drew this sketch from photos I took several years ago in residential Toronto. These old homes are so beautiful and unique and are slowly being replaced by way of tear-down purchases. Not all the new builds seem out of place, but it is sad to see the older ones go. Next step : watercolour … Continue reading Architectural Triptych
So happy with this new series! Hope the rest turn out as well. 🙂
I am so excited about my little wall clock. Like so many things, it all started with an internet search… I rent the upper floor of a century-old farmhouse, which I love, and although it’s snug I am constantly inspired by its beauty and charm. The kitchen is sort of mother-in-law-ish, but who cares? It … Continue reading My Steampunk Wall Clock
Remembering Tina Forrester. Life is a funny thing, sometimes. I started the kernel of this blog post last September, right after my inaugural Rhinoceros. I had such high hopes for writing monthly posts — now it is April and we are anticipating reuniting with our Summer clan for weekends up north. The topic of my … Continue reading Reflections on Anticipation : Honouring a Friend I Never Met
What a cool way to launch an art blog. It’s safe enough to say that near the top of my favourite { visual } artistic influences are, in no particular order: Henri Matisse, Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha, and Albrecht Dürer. Those of you who know even one of Dürer’s works should understand the appeal. My style of illustration … Continue reading World Rhinoceros Day : 22 September