Hi there, Summer vacation is almost here! I love getting outside and creating in the summer and I am going to be sharing different ideas with you for outdoor inspiration every week. Lets start with art materials to stock up on to have in the house. I like to go to the dollar store just […]
I have been thinking about this blog and how it has changed over the years. I started it in 2012 and it was mainly just my art news. When my mom passed away 4 years ago it became a place to also write my thoughts. In the last year I have been adding in some […]
I had such a great time teaching how to paint flowers at a birthday party recently that I thought I would share the steps with you. Draw the center of your flower slightly off of center. It is more interesting to the eye when your flower is not in the center of the page. Draw […]
My first online art course Paint and Create Animals is now open for registration! I started this journey to create an online course about two years ago when I was visiting Toronto (where I grew up) and my friends and family were saying that they wished I lived closer so they could come to my […]
COUGAR CANYON ELEMENTARY CARNIVAL I will have a table at the Cougar Canyon Carnival with my art cards, prints, and necklaces. There will be lots of games, food, cake walk, and fun things to do. My daughter Claire will also have her Slime creations and Hanna will have her sweet treats. I hope to see […]
Have you ever noticed how children just want to build and create? Why do we stop creating when we become adults? I am a big believer in encouraging creativity in everyone. There is a growing body of research on the cognitive and mental health benefits in engaging in creativity. Researchers have found that creativity can […]
I hope you have enjoyed your spring break. With the arrival of spring I have had a feeling of restlessness. Before I got married and had children I traveled a lot and was always seeking adventure. That is harder to do now with kids. I have a supportive husband but I can’t just hop on […]
Paint and Create: Under the Sea I really believe that everyone has the ability to be creative. I want to encourage adults and children to have fun and be creative. In these fun art sessions, we will explore the animals under the sea and dive into water colour techniques. All the supplies will be provided. […]
Over three years ago I set out to learn how to draw and paint faces. I used to tell myself that I couldn’t do it. The first few were lopsided and wonky but I kept practicing. Now I love it. Keep going with the things you want to do in this world. Don’t believe […]
I just love the Olympics, especially the winter ones. Since Canada won a gold in pairs ice dancing this week, here is a fun skating activity for you. I hope you have a lovely week. We used this skate template . Cut it out and use your imagination to create designs on the skates […]
