Hello friends, welcome to the third month of the year! Many people have commented on how much they like the painting for this month and I’m really excited to share the story behind it. So, come, let’s take a walk together, shall we?
Every Painting Has a Story: December 2025 – “Hope Endures”
Hi friends! Welcome to the final month of 2025! I don’t know what highs and lows you experienced this year but I am so grateful to be connected with you here at the end of the year. This month’s story is pretty unique. I hope it inspires you!
Every Painting Has a Story: November 2025 – “Calming Moment”
Well, friends, can you believe we are in the second-last month of 2025? The story behind this month’s piece is a gentle one and I hope it warms your heart. I met Nate at our previous church after we had moved to Port Coquitlam. Over time, he became a family friend and he babysat our kids when they were little. …
Every Painting Has a Story: October 2025 – “Haven”
Welcome to October, friends! As the weather turns cooler in the Northern Hemisphere, I hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy. The story for this month’s artwork is a lovely one. I invite you to cozy up with something warm and spend a few moments with me.
Every Painting Has a Story: September 2025 – “Heart’s Treasure”
How has the summer flown by already? I hope you have had a restful couple months and that you feel energized going into the fall. (I don’t feel quite ready yet but I hope you do!) As we enter into September, I have a heartwarming story to share with you.
Every Painting Has a Story: August 2025 – “Solace”
It’s August already! Around where we live, we’ve been enjoying all the fresh blueberries and local produce. Our family is heading on vacation next week and I’m so looking forward to some down time. I hope this month’s story and painting can offer you a little breather, too.
Every Painting Has a Story: July 2025 – “Where We Belong”
Welcome to July, my friends. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere like I am, July is the height of summer and the painting for this month encapsulates a special summer memory for dear clients of mine. Ready for the story?
Every Painting Has a Story: June 2025 – “Luminescent Spirit”
June in our family marks the end of another school year and with it, a whole parade of events. The piece for this month is intentionally calming because I know that I, at the very least, need that visual calm! I’m happy to be sharing this story with you and I hope you enjoy it. Since it’s a busy month …
Every Painting Has a Story: May 2025 – “Magic Minutes”
It’s May! One of my favourite months of the year – partly because it finally feels like Spring and partly because it’s my birthmonth. Also, I get double celebrations because of Mother’s Day. Appropriately, the story behind this month’s painting is a lovely tale of a mother and a daughter. I hope you enjoy it! [Note: I recognize that Mother’s …
Every Painting Has a Story: January 2025 – “As Sure As the Dawn”
Welcome to 2025, my friends! We are finally able to use my calendars! A special welcome to those of you who are joining for the first time – I really hope that you enjoy reading the stories behind each month’s painting and that you find something encouraging and/or relatable in each one.