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March 4, 2015
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Doing a lot of remembering of this time last year when so many dreams were fulfilled on our vacation to New England. This picture was taken at my favourite spot in Boston, @gardnermuseum. It was so beautiful and I long to go back. We aren't able to take a vacation this summer but at least I can live through my dreams, right?
Violets blue dilly dilly 🎶 Ok, I know that's not really how the song goes, but my caption writing abilities are at a minimum right now! Oi, there's a lot going on for me right now, but I've put in an order for some brand new prints and a restock of some old ones, including the popular elderflower print. 🌼 There are also lots of original paintings left and are looking for homes of their own, including this violet piece! Have a look at the shop- you know where the link is 😉
Well it's official... my studio is on the move at the end of this month and will be headed to SASKATOON! This has been a decision long in the making but the transition period hasn't always felt easy. There have been a lot of tough moments along the way but I am SO looking forward to what the prairies might bring for the future growth of my business! The wild plants of the open plains are calling my name! 🌾I've got all kinds of ideas brewing for shows and pop-ups for prairie folk. 💡And I want to send huge thank you's to all the west coast folk who have supported me along the way- don't worry, my artwork will still be available to you through my stockists or online! 🌻 If you are a Saskatchewan follower, say a little hello in the comments below- I'd love to meet you! 👋🏻 #yxeart #yxeliving
Details from a recent commission. I've finally caught up to my whirlwind of commissions from May and it feels good! I've now got an open schedule for new ones. Phew. This one was a fun piece to paint and a bit different than the house portraits I normally do. I fell in love with all the brick against that dark green paint. I feel like if I lived in London, I would frequent this place often. 👌🏻🍻 (ps. If you are thinking about having me paint a house for you, it's best to email early as spots fill up quickly and it does take a few weeks to finish 👩🏻‍🎨🏡).
Leftover bits from the anniversary bouquet from my hubby. Today it's all email work and not much pretty work, so I always turn to my live flowers to take the showcase. I'm currently on the hunt for new stockists as I expand my print collection! Are you a shop or know of a shop that you would like to stock my work? Send me a DM or email or comment below. I'd love to gather some ideas! 💡
Just added to the shop: St John's Wort. This plant has played an important role in my life this year and I thought it would be important to paint it and share why. As an artist who works from home, there isn't a lot of opportunity for people to see behind the scenes, but there's a lot that goes on, especially within the mind. I struggle with a lot of ups and downs mentally on a daily basis and it can be hard to find ways to stabilize my mood so I can focus on the tasks ahead of me. Because of that, work life can be difficult. In spring, I found myself on a consistent low. But one herbal remedy was recommended by my naturopath that really changed things for me and that was St. John's Wort. I was completely surprised when my energy came back, along with my appetite and things started to look a bit brighter. I don't think I had ever known the power of a single plant source before! Things are definitely not perfect, as there still are a lot of stressors in my life right now, but I hold a lot of gratitude toward this plant and its Creator. I felt the need to honour it through a painting. Do any of you have stories to tell about this plant? 🌿 You can find this original watercolor piece in my shop by clicking the link in my profile. #dailybraverypaintings #jennihaikonendailybravery
Playing with ribbons, lace and baby's breath as I prepare to add a couple more paintings to the shop. I love the antique quality that these things bring. It's a small delight to indulge in on a day where tiredness seems to take over. 🌾 Have you had a chance to look at my shop update yet? For some reason my posts aren't being seen much lately so it seems info is getting lost within the IG world... if you haven't checked it out, follow the link to my website where you will find original botanical pieces for perusal.
Annnnd the shop update is now live on my website! I am so thrilled to be able to share these pieces with you. They are all original watercolour botanical pieces. Because they are all one of a kind, once they are gone, they are GONE! Don't delay if you see a piece you'd like to invest in. ✨ Head on over to the link in my profile and have a browse! And thanks for your continued support of my work 🙏🏼
Shop update sneak peek! Coming to ya on Saturday at 9am... 👀
A wild bouquet from my husband as we enter into our 5th year of marriage. He knows my love for @the_wildbunch and this bit of peach ranunculi and Palm wonder is no exception! 4 years ago we spoke our vows under a whimsical vine covered trellis as the birds sang softly and I felt the cool grass on my bare feet. We had afternoon tea and listened to dixieland jazz under a white tent, surrounded by our loved ones. We couldn't keep the smiles off our faces and it still brings a smile to my face to think of it today. Happy Anniversary, my Love (even though he doesn't have Instagram, i know he'll steal my phone and look at this later 😉) 💐🥂💍👰🏻🤵🏼✨ P.S. In case you missed my post yesterday, I'm having a shop update on Saturday! See the details in the previous post.
After much delay, I've finally nailed down a day for a shop update! Mark your calendars for this upcoming Saturday when I will be releasing some original paintings for purchase from my website. 🗓 These will be one of a kind botanical pieces, each one uniquely hand painted in watercolor on beautiful hand torn paper. I am so excited to share this group of paintings with you! Some of them will have been seen earlier in the year but there might be a couple of new ones as well 😉. If you'd like to receive a reminder as soon as the shop is live, be sure to sign up for my studio newsletter by following the link in my profile and scrolling to the page bottom. ✨
My temporary studio set up (this shot was hard to get out of!) 🎨Today was spent with the window open, enjoying the birdsong 🐦 while working on a lagging commission. It feels so refreshing to have a yard for a while and the quiet of house away from a bustling city. 🏡 It's inspiring me to think about starting to paint some new originals- are there any that you would like to see?
After weeks away from working, and a flurry of packing and moving to a temporary new home, I finally feel ready to get back into the swing of things again. It's felt like a whirlwind and I have missed my routines. But I'm thankful to have a small place to work in the midst of it all. I have another commission to finish and I hope to update my shop over the next while, so keep a look out for updates! 👀
Life lately: boxes, piles, bits and pieces scattered between two temporary places. Living in transition has a way of draining the life out of you and I long to be able to focus on flowers and painting once more. It will come, I keep reminding myself as I pack yet one more box and run one more errand. My mind is a jumble and I'm waiting... waiting for the pieces to start falling into place so that it can finally rest.
My posts lately have been few and far between because I've been so focused on packing for our upcoming move. Work life has taken a bit of a halt as my brain can only focus on so much at once. But sometimes a meet-up with a fellow artist is what it takes to kick the brain back into maker mode again. I forgot to take a photo because I was too busy chatting, but I had the loveliest coffee date with @katejerryy who made the trek from across the country for a visit to Vancouver! She has such a sweet soul and we chatted about life and art. It fills my heart with joy to find kindred spirits such as Katelyn within the IG world! It also encouraged me to think about new places to go in my work. I look forward to starting fresh in a lot of ways and taking time to feel excited about creating again, come July. ☀️
These are the last days in our space that we have called home for 4 years. This gathering of all of the flowers that once bloomed so beautifully in our home seems to illustrate perfectly how I'm feeling about the move. There was once an abundance of life and beauty that abided in this space. There were memories created and shared. There was a sense of refuge amidst the city sirens and busyness that rushed past our window. But all those things seemed to have dried up over time and shrivelled away... Until all that was left was the faded beauty and memory. It's time to move on. Time to find what new adventures we might be led into. Time to find ways to bloom again. 🌿
Although today is drizzly, grey and not very summer-like, having this rain makes me feel like I can get all my indoor tasks done without feeling too guilty for not stepping foot outdoors. The walls of my house are starting to look bare as I pack everything away into brown boxes, my mind in a constant state of here and there. And sitting on the couch doesn't feel so bad as I prepare images for an upcoming shop update. Yes, the rain can sometimes be a blessing (though I might be cursing it again when we go camping this weekend!) 🌾 If you'd like to be the first to know when my original paintings will go online to purchase, make sure to sign up for my newsletter in the "contact" section of my website. 🌾
"Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves" -John Muir
You may have noticed, I've been taking a bit of an Instagram break. And I plan on taking it easy in June with work because it's been a bit of an anxious spring. We are in the midst of moving out of our apartment for the end of June and not yet sure where our feet will land! Therefore my brain is filled with unanswered questions and it's a bit too hard to focus on multiple things at once. I've still got some prints in the shop, though! And I may be updating my website with originals when I get the chance. So please bear with me as this season brings about an abundance of change. 🌿🌾
Only a couple hours left to enter my contest to win this small lavender print and a "hooray" card! I'll be drawing names today at 4pm PST. To enter, go one post back and tag a few friends ☺️
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