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March 4, 2015

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my week in... | life lately

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I'm not sure why this summer has felt slow for me on the social media front. I haven't felt like posting much and every time I think to, something stops me. Perhaps that's ok, and perhaps it was what I needed to find life and inspiration outside of technology...to seek the beauty around me and enjoy it for what it was without needing to post about it. The truth is, it has been freeing to not feel pressure to be continuously “keeping up appearances” in this space, so to speak. I've been delighting in the world around me and sharing it in person with visitors and friends. I've found beauty in florals, in summer, in projects and in exploration. And a bit selfishly, I've held those things close to me. But I'm starting to feel the pull toward sharing here once again, to give and provide inspiration and offer my studio to you to enjoy with more open hands. Especially on a day that feels a wee bit like fall and reminds me of days spent painting and creating in a cozy space. I know there are a lot of you that may struggle with the ebbs and flows of Instagram sharing- I hope for your sake that you find grace in quiet seasons as well. *
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Might as well keep the pink theme going on my feed with this blossom tree I recently completed for a house portrait commission. I'm not normally such a pink fan, but colour been sitting alright with me at the height of summer. I'll likely be back to my neutrals and greens soon enough as I start to prepare for fall markets and all that comes with the changing of the seasons. *
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Every once in a while, I get to take home the prettiest things from my side job. This one? A garden rose to mark the beginning of August. •
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Fireweed commission details. I'll be honest and say I didn't know much about this plant before painting, but after researching it, i started spotting it in the wild. That has been one of the most fulfilling things about studying and painting plants- the moments when I'm able to correctly identify wild plants in their natural habitats!
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The best thing about side job work days is admiring the beauty of fresh florals from local farms. @mistikacres, you grow some beautiful blooms 😍
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A commissioned botanical for a Fireweed lover. I think that botanical commissions are my favourite type of commission- it's always fun to see what types of flowers others hold close to their heart! If you'd like to get your own piece created, I'm currently booking into the end of August. Send me a DM or email to share your favourite bloom!
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These summer days are slow and lazy, just how I like it. I've been spending my days with a lot of people that I love and my heart is pretty full. It's so full that my work days have fallen to the wayside. And I'm perfectly ok with that. How are you spending your summer days? •
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A huge thank you to everyone who sent birthday wishes on my last post. I wish I would have the time to respond to each and every one of you but I hope you know how much that means to take the time to make a comment and make my day. I’m so thankful for all of you that choose to follow me here and share in my art practice. I hope to be able to share more art with you soon, but until then you may be seeing more floral inspiration pics such as this, for the time being! Much love 💛
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29 years. My birthday has always been a complicated day for me, often experiencing a variety of emotions. But today I enjoyed a breakfast made by my husband, we went thrifting and I found a linen shirt, I had a birthday nap in the middle of the day, I received some mail, and tonight we are going on a movie date. I’ve been embracing things as they happen without expectation, and I also decided to do something I never do and document my face as I enter into this new year. This is me. This is 29.

Up until this Saturday! As much as I love my larger pieces, the small studies also hold a place in my heart. You can see them in person at Calories Restaurant on 721 Broadway Avenue. •
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Good news! My exhibition, “A Walk Toward the Sunny Hill” has been extended to June 30! There are a total of 16 pieces to see in a variety of sizes and mediums and there are still plenty available to purchase. I'd be honoured if you would stop by- it's located at Calories Restaurant (@caloriesrestaurant) on 721 Broadway Avenue. (photo by @jrheinrichs)
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My new happy place. If I'm honest, I was set on renting this place simply because of this space. It's absolutely perfect and I can't wait to fill it with plants and love.
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Hey friends, Have you had a chance to take in my exhibition yet? Only one more week left to do so! This piece, “Changing Into What I Already Am” 16x20 inch, acrylic on canvas, is part of the show located at Calories on Broadway and will be displayed until June 26. If interested in purchasing, please send me a message or visit Calories. (photo by )
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Sunday sights on a walk to the farmers market. •
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“Give the Heaviness Back to the Weight of the Earth” 22x22 inch, acrylic on canvas. This piece is part of my current exhibition, A Walk Toward the Sunny Hill, located at Calories on Broadway and will be displayed until June 26. If interested in purchasing, please send me a message or visit Calories. (photo by @jrheinrichs)
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I received this lovely piece from an even lovelier person and forgot to post about it. Kayla (@slow.season ) and I finally met last month and it was just the greatest joy. What a pleasure to be able to make friends online and feel already so connected once meeting in person. Even though it isn't quite as romantic as having a pen pal, I do consider Instagram meet-ups pretty special just the same. If you don't follow her work already, you must. She takes the simplest lines and turns them into human forms that are full of great depth and complexity. I am constantly in awe of how she creates and how her work exudes grace and intention. Kayla, you are amazing and deserve to be celebrated- thank you for this piece (now to find a spot to showcase it in my home!). *
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#capturemycraft #inspofinds #a_still_life #seekinspirecreate #amonthoflovely #thesimpleeveryday #foreverfaffing #styleonmytable #gowildlyandslow #domesticforaging #thatvelvetfeeling #thesincerestoryteller #distractionsandinspirations #searchwandercollect #watercolor #styling #doitfortheprocess #vintagehome #inspiredbycharm #vintagedecor #vintagelook #whitespacespring

A forgotten photo from the end of May that I had been meaning to post. This was a day of true beauty, my photo shoot with the lovely @jrheinrichs. Lily of the Valley has always been one of my favourite spring blooms and I was overjoyed to have discovered it in our yard just before we moved. It’s so very romantic and poetic. And the scent, oh the scent just lifts my spirit so. Who else has a love for this tiny bloom? •
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I've been a bit quiet around here lately because we have been in the midst of moving to a new house and getting settled (always a bit of chaos, it seems!) but in case you are in need of a restful sight like I am, I would be honoured if you would have a look at my show, A Walk Toward the Sunny Hill, at Calories on Broadway. This piece titled, My Eyes Go Far Ahead of the Road I Have Begun, is available for purchase and somehow works beautifully against this blue wall. The show will be on until June 26, so you have a few more weeks to take it in! •
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After much work and preparation, yesterday I had the very great privilege of setting up my show, A Walk Toward the Sunny Hill, at @caloriesrestaurant on Broadway. It has been so very exciting for me to see it all come together and I put a lot of my heart into each and every one of these pieces. This show is is a contemplative study on a journey, both of a physical journey to the wild prairie fields that surround the home where I grew up and a journey of the soul as I have responded to the land that I discovered. Each painting examines the land- how it moves, how it plays a role in shaping those that tread upon it, what it is composed of. The show is composed of two parts- 10 impressionistic abstract canvas pieces that explore the grassy fields and the effects that they have on the viewer as the wind blows through. An additional 6 watercolour pieces are included under the title, The Living Things I Brought Back With Me, which examine the individual parts that these fields are composed of and how those parts may be preserved. I would be so honoured if you would take a moment this month to enjoy a night out (perhaps for some delicious cheesecake?) and see the work in the space! It will be on until June 26. •
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