Hello All! I know, it’s been a while! So much going on here! No boring details but the gist is a move, new responsibilities and new adjustments. Now after a few months I finally feel like I’m settling in! My studio is pretty much set up but due to the coldness of winter and lack […]

Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint in watercolours? If so why not join me at the Art Gallery of Hamilton for a three class session? I will be teaching an Adult’s Beginners program in watercolour painting. We’ll be learning some neat watercolour techniques and how to apply them to create a dynamic […]

Well as promised here is another post about this commission. The progress can definitely be seen in this shot. As you can see, I have working on the leaves, the stems, the flowers (petals and centres). I’ve added more unopened flowers and worked on the background a little more. Where to start?? The flowers. I […]

Hello All! I have been working on this commission on and off for the past few months but this month I am determined to complete it! I am really enjoying the painting this piece and I’m super excited to see it complete…I also am certain my clients are looking forward to finally having the painting! […]

It’s been a busy week but here are a couple of progress shots to keep you in the loop! Step Seven: Colour wash. As you can see by the photo I decided to paint all but the sky a warm cadmium yellow. Again, I choose to use acrylic paint for this step because it dries […]

Time for another commission! This one is a large endeavor both in regards to size and subject matter. I’m excited to start painting as it will make me feel a little like I’m following in van Gogh’s footsteps, though I am certain at the end both my ears will stay intact! Sunflower fields Step One: […]

It’s done! Well it has been for over a two weeks now. I’ve been super busy and today is my designated update Website day! I really enjoyed painting this double portrait. It did have it’s challenges, as all portraits do. Mostly I had concerns about getting the colours and features right but I think I […]

Here’s a close up of Cody…he’s almost done! I just need to wait until the paint becomes tacky then I will be able to add highlights and fine details such as his whiskers (I’ve already added the whiskers BUT I need to fine tune them). Stay tuned for a close up of Sam! Then my […]

After a long absence (sorry!) I am finally posting another progress shot of this painting! I am still on Step Eight but I will be moving on to Step Nine shortly, very shortly! As you can see I’ve completed the cloth and background. I decided to accentuate the texture so that it compliments the fur. […]

As it turns out I did not take additional photos of this painting in progression. I was VERY pressed for time and ended up completing the painting asap after returning home from a vacation. Here is the final image. I still need to tweak it in a few spots because those areas smudged during transit. […]

This is my first post of a commissioned piece. Since it’s not a surprise gift I can share with you my steps as I work to capture the loving spirits of these two adorable ginger cats! Both are brothers and one has sadly passed on thus making this commission very special for the client and […]

Hello All, As promised I am sharing with you another painting and it’s process. I aim to have this one done before August 28th because it needs to be dry to the touch by the 4th of September! I’m always giving myself some sort of challenge…or is that actually called procrastination? The answer is still […]