As I was on my walk to the end of the point today, I found myself thinking about a photographer who was a household word in Nova Scotia when i was growing up. I’m sure there were very few homes that did not have a MacAskill photograph hanging in the living room (or parlor, as they say). I have no idea why I thought of him, but I suspect it is the usual chain of thoughts that happens to us all. An idea comes into our head, and it's one thing after another after that. The reaso

I love painting big watercolors! It's so exciting to get a drawing done at this scale, and then see the image appearing, piece by piece. My hope with this one was to create the drama of the back lighting which makes the tree quite dark. The pattern of light scattered through the base of the scene adds to the luminescence. The finished size is 32 x 40". Would you like to try a large size watercolor? Let's have a chat. I'd love to share my thoughts and experiences with you. Ju

"Food insecurity". Really? Could we just speak plainly and call it what it is? Something happened to me at the Farmer's Market the other day. I met a friend who teaches in an elementary school in another part of the state, and as we were catching up, she thanked me for what I had done to support the Backpack children's hunger program, through donating a portion of sales during my art exhibits. I was struck with remorse because I have done nothing recently. Now I can't get it

I’ve been asked if it matters if people buy original art. Here’s a short list of some of the reasons I came up with: It presents a personal, and unique look to your home. Your personality is reflected in your choices. It creates the feeling that you want to express in your home. What’s your vibe? It's what makes people say, “Yeah, she's a generally happy person,” or “I always love being around him.” Art is one of the very best ways to fill your home and office with positive v