Friends, we have made it to December. I suspect that as you look back over this year, you can recall both gains and losses. What I hope is that through it all, you have felt carried by love. This month’s painting is about that love and I’m looking forward to sharing its story with you.
Every Painting Has a Story: November 2023 – “Planted by the Water”
Rainy season has begun here in Vancouver and this month’s painting is about water. Hope you enjoy the story behind “Planted by the Water”!
Every Painting Has a Story: October 2023 – “Cool Waters Beckon Me” and “Abide With Me”
It’s October! I hope you are keeping well as we enter this final quarter of the year. Around this time of year two years ago, I was working on the two paintings featured in the calendar this month. Here’s the story behind them. I hope you enjoy it!
Every Painting Has a Story: September 2023 – “Still Waters”
Hello friends, as I write this, the first leaves are falling from our neighbour’s walnut tree, temperatures are cooling and the kids are back to school. Welcome to September. Pour yourself a cup of something yummy and join me in this month’s story!
Every Painting Has a Story: August 2023 – “The Gift of Time”
Hello my friends, it’s August! Here in our little part of the planet, we are in the middle of summer and getting our fill of sunshine, sweet fruits, and, the favourite for our family: time by the ocean. This month’s painting is one that I hope communicates that summer vibe. Hope you enjoy this story!
Every Painting Has a Story: July 2023 – “Spiritus”
Hello friends, here we are at the midpoint of 2023. The story for this month is a very special one with quite a journey. I hope you enjoy reading about it!
Every Painting Has a Story: June 2023 – “Kamloops Sky Series”
Hi friends! Here we are in June, halfway through the year. Where we are in the Northern Hemisphere, we are just on the cusp of summer holidays. The story behind this month’s series of three paintings is partly a summertime story and I hope you enjoy it!
Every Painting Has a Story: May 2023 – “Heart | Home”
Hello friends, it’s May! This is my favourite month, partly because it’s my birthday month. The story behind the painting for this month also warms my heart. I hope it warms your heart too.
Every Painting Has a Story: April 2023 – “From Whom All Blessings Flow”
It’s April! This month’s painting is one of my more recent ones and I’m excited to share the story behind it! “From Whom All Blessings Flow” is a 16″x20″ acrylic painting that was commissioned to me by a client who wanted to thank their friends for many years of support. My client asked me if I could paint a scene …
Every Painting Has a Story: March 2023 – “The 40 Arts of Gratitude Project”
Hello friends, here we are in March. This month’s artwork is a little different as it’s a collection of small paintings instead of one larger one. The story behind these is quite special and I hope you enjoy reading about it (hint: it has to do with my 40th birthday)!