Cover Artist

I am thrilled to be the Cover Artist for the March/April 2020 issue of

The Country Register of Michigan.

Michigan holds a special spot in my heart and so many wonderful memories.

Our family spent an amazing year in Michigan .

As a young mum with a newborn & 5 year old at the time, I will always remember the kindness

and helpfulness shown everywhere I went. 

Who would have known then (30 years ago) that my Art would be on the front cover of this wonderful magazine!

So very grateful!

Painting threads through everything ...

Happy Monday...

sharing a little art & some inspiring art quotes

~sharing a sweet moment!

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I am seeking

I am striving

I am in it

with all my heart

~Vincent Van Gogh~

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I had so much fire in me

and so many plans

~Claude Monet~

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Where the spirit

does not work

with the hand,

there is no art

~Leonardo Da Vinci~

~animal spirits~

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The world always seems brighter

when you've just made something

that wasn't there before

~Neil Graiman~

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Everything you can imagine

is real

~Pablo Picasso~

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Let's get a little crazy here!

~Bob Ross~

~you are~

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The only thing I know

is that I paint

because I need to,

and I paint 

whatever passes through my head

without any other consideration

~Frida Kahlo~ 

Sam I am ...

We have a lot of squirrels in our garden.

Black, grey, even one  red ...

And even though we see so many, they each have their own little personalities and markings that make them unique.

Like Sam

His black coat is flecked with white which is really noticeable up close

but what makes him really stand out

is his tail!

his tail and those nails!!!

The first time I spotted his tail I didn't think it was a squirrel on our back deck … 

"Be not deceived

with the first

 appearance of things,

for show 

is not substance"

~Proverb~

"Appearances often are deceiving" ~Aesop~ 

Wisdom in Silence

Wisdom in Silence

Wise winged spirit

you sit in silence.

And take your time

in the forest alliance.

You've claimed your space

you know your worth.

Strong and wise watcher

this is your gift since birth.

Your time is precious

you spend it well.

The Earth is guarded

from where you dwell.

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I am always in complete awe in the presence of Owl.

During daily walks through the woods with my black lab Archer, I have spotted a few watching over the woods. There is a definite respect felt for this magnificent bird.  Woodland walks are such wonderful inspiration boosts  and Owl spotting was a treasured muse.

Wisdom in Silence is a print created from my original mixed media canvas using vintage papers (books and dressmakers) music sheets and stamping.  The wise winged spirit poem has been written in pencil underneath the paint … my love note to Owl.

A lovely print to honor life milestones and changes * graduation* friendship * hardships * a thank you for love & patience shown * for someone who needs a "gentle reminder" of their worth.

Time to walk around the garden and make sure all the feeders are filled.  We are anticipating a big snow storm heading our way.