LIVING AN ARTFUL LIFE BLOG

It has been a week since the 67th annual Cochrane Art Club Fine Art Show and Sale at the Cochrane Ranchehouse held May 2 and 3rd. I had to take some time to process what an incredibly humbling experience this show was for me. I challenged myself to paint 10 new works for this show this spring and a real challenge it was. Some nights found me at 3am dancing and painting in my studio with paint in my hair (and on my toes ha ha!). If you look at the painting titles you can guess

MJ Batek is a medically retired military veteran and former Invictus Games Athlete who competed in Australia in 2018. MJ experienced...

“Unconquered – An Exhibition of the Veteran Experience”

Thank you to the more than 900 visitors and art enthusiasts we had come to our 65th annual Cochrane Art Club Show and Sale May 4th and...

My latest client had a problem; big white, tall walls with no focal point. She commissioned me to create a large piece with blue...

This fall is an exciting one for me! As part of my art journey I promised myself I would put myself out there more, regardless of the...

In March 2023 I was approached by an acquaintance I had never met in person to create a custom commission for their home. I was thrilled...

When we create there is often an "ugly" stage. Sometimes it is the chaotic under-painting to just get rid of the white canvas and...

After much decision I have finally decided to go public with my art and design. Creating a logo, website, social media and online store...

Last year I was lucky to visit the Butchart Botanical Gardens on Vancouver Island, British Columbia while doing some Trauma Resiliency...

One of my favourite things to do for my friends is create art for them as a gift. Four years ago I was lucky to visit Peggy's Cove in...

The King of Waiparous is a large 36" by 36" acrylic painting of a Wild Stallion who frequents the Public Lands of Ghost and Waiparous...