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The month of August, in my mind, is full of long, sunny days – the culmination of summer. And the image for this month’s painting gives me that feeling. This was a commissioned piece for a special friend of mine and I’m happy I can tell you the story behind it.
June feels like the cusp of summer, with the temperatures getting warmer, children finishing up school, and vacation plans being drawn. The painting for this month feels like June to me, with the warmth of the sun along with the fluffy clouds. This painting is a special one and I’m looking forward to telling you about it. “As Your Days, …
May is my birthday month so of course I had to choose one of my favourite paintings to put in the calendar for this month. “Mercy” was one of two pieces commissioned by a friend for their home. The sister piece, “Goodness,” will be featured later this year in November. When my client contacted me initially, she was wondering if …
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to visit Banff, Alberta, you will probably recognize the location of this month’s painting. The piece this month features Moraine Lake – a favourite spot for many people because it is just so incredibly beautiful. Back in 2020, when I was just starting out as an artist, Tim’s cousin, Jason, reached out to me …
March always comes with both a sense of hope mixed with some sadness for me. Hope, because in the area of the world I live in, we begin seeing signs of Spring. And sadness, because March contains the anniversary of my dad’s passing as well as his birthday. The piece I chose for this month is a reflection of hope …
It’s February! I don’t know how the first month of 2022 went for you, but I know I certainly have needed daily reminders of God’s presence and love. It is time for another backstory and I feel honoured to be able to share this month’s story with you. The story behind this month’s painting is a tale of two best …
Hello friends, welcome to a new year! I am excited to be journeying with you through this year’s calendar and introducing you to the stories behind each piece of art. I believe that hearing the story behind a painting adds to the depth of appreciation for it so I hope to serve you this year by sharing these stories. The …