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March 4, 2015
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Details from an older painting. I've been yearning to create more canvas pieces again, to venture back into the world of landscapes. I've got ideas rolling around in my head but it seems hard to fathom carrying them out right now. There is so much on my to-do list(s) still and moving has drained me of so much energy. I am looking forward to when I can finally sigh and feel ready to sit down at my easel with focus and enthusiasm.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian followers! 🦃🍁🍗 I'm feeling particularly thankful this year to be near my family, for a new home to settle into, for a very successful Curated Market yesterday...and, of course, for all of you who choose to follow along in my little corner of the world. It means so much to me to have the support of so many. I've been inspired and encouraged through this strange thing called Instagram. And, despite its many flaws, I am above all thankful for the connections it has created. I hope you all have had lovely weekends and eaten an abundance of delicious foods!
Curated Market starts today! I am so excited to be taking part in my first Saskatoon market. Come by TCU Place today (if you have tickets) or tomorrow and stop by my booth to say hello! 👋🏻It runs from 10-4 tomorrow and cost $4 to get in. I look forward to meeting some new faces and sharing my work with you all!
I had the opportunity to paint this lovely big blue barn house this summer that holds some special memories for its owners. House portraits are one of my side commission projects that are always special to paint. I've created pieces for clients whose house had burned down, who had moved away from a memorable place or even who found memories in a local pub that I got to recreate. These paintings make for a very meaningful gift and with Christmas coming up (😮), it might be time to start thinking about commissioning your own. I have a very limited number of spaces before Christmas, so if you are interested, please send me an email to receive all the info! 🏡
I wish there was a way to capture the wild movement of wind on camera. 🌬It's incredibly blustery out there today, so I think I'll stay inside and stick to painting as I prepare for @bycurated. Also, I know I'm a day late, but happy October! (L.M. Montgomery really said it best...you know the one 😉) 🍂🍁
Current desk scene: half finished paintings, murky paint water and lighthearted brush strokes on test paper. 🖌 Life has not yet started to feel normal. We are still living with my parents until we move into our own place at the beginning of October. My days are emotional ups and downs and it's affecting much of my motivation. I've found it hard to find the inspiration to work (despite now 3 upcoming markets!). I find myself getting distracted easily by unimportant things, my mind wanders continually. And yet, I am thankful for a little space to carve out as my own in my childhood bedroom. When inspiration does hit, it's nice to have a desk to sit down at and gaze at the leaves changing colour outside the window 🍂🍁
Found a small slice of lush green heaven this afternoon. I think this will be a regular stop in the colder days ahead 🌿🌵🌱
Texture and a hint of things to come for the market season 🌲 @bycurated market is coming up on October 6 & 7 already!
Frames upon thrifted frames ready to house botanical pieces. These prairie-lands have the best thrift stores and my go-to did not disappoint in the least! See more of what I picked up in my stories- I can't get over one century old piece. 🌾
Thyme to get to work packing up my new prints #badpuns
Hey Saskatoon friends! I'm excited to announce that I'm participating in the upcoming @bycurated market on October 6 & 7 at TCU Place in Saskatoon! This will be such a fun event with so many great makers. Friday is a tickets-only event, running from 5-9pm where you can pre-shop everything in a less busy environment. You can purchase your tickets on the Curated Website. But if you miss out on the ticketed portion, fear not because Saturday is open to the public from 10-4pm, with a $4 admission. I can't wait to take part in my first Saskatoon market and I hope to meet so many new faces- comment below if you will be stopping by 👋🏻
I suppose I can accept the beginnings of Fall with this weekend morning apple harvest 🍎🍏🍎
Fresh stack of prints ready to be signed and sealed! I'm preparing for a shop update and an upcoming market (@bycurated Oct 6 & 7!) but we are also still searching for a place to live in Saskatoon so most of my time in the past two weeks has been spent on that. Life is still filled with much uncertainty but I'm thankful for the small studio set up in my childhood bedroom for the time being. It gives me a sense of grounding when everything else is up in the air (along with those autumn leaves that have begun swirling!) 🍂🌬
Baby's breath, bell, and a big blue house. 🔔 Life lately is chaotic. My studio is being packed up today for a little while as the day of our big move approaches. On Monday, we head out on a grand adventure to the prairies! 🌾I look forward to big skies and wild grasses and our own space to call home once again. 🏡
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! 💡
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