Finally some Updates to My Studio Blog

Hi Everyone,

Well I realize its been some time since I updated my studio blog.  It was a very busy time this past summer moving into our new home in South Africa.  The big container from Canada arrived in early July and I think spent over 2 months unpacking and settling in.  Was a really big move and I think one of the hardest moves for me.  Must  be the age...lol.  My husband was travelling quite a bit and I was pretty much alone to do it all.  Anyways, the house is done and I finally got my studio furniture and its done.  Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to really do any painting. 

In September, I was travelling with my husband to Durban and we stayed in Zimbali.  We had a wonderful vacation.  I just loved the drive from Johannesbug to Durban. 

In October I was back in Canada visiting family for about 1.5 months and sadly my beautiful Aunt Lorraine passed away.  Was a very hard time for all of us. She will always be in my heart.   On a happier note, I really enjoyed spending time with my little God Daughters Morgan and Margaux who are really growing up so fast!  They are just so wonderful.

December was a busy month and then there was Christmas and New Years.  Was so nice to have our first Christmas in South Africa with no snow.  I have to say I am not missing those long hard Canadian Winters one bit.   It is summer here in South Africa and the weather is amazing.

In early January we had our good friends from Denmark come for a visit. They really enjoyed their time here in South Africa and also went on a safari which they loved. 

After our guests left, we took a long weekend and went to Sun City and stayed at the Very Opulent African Hotel, The Palace of the Lost City. It was just gorgeous. A designers dream.  As Pilanesberg Game Reserve is right nearby, we went on a lovely early evening Safari. It was truly an amazing experience.  I will post some pics of our trip.

So now back home, I am feeling so inspired from that wonderful getaway and pretty ready to start some paintings.  Wishing you all a wonderful week. 

I have went back and added pics and posts to my blog for the past few months.

My Trip to Canada, with my wonderful little Nieces at Halloween!

Halloween, Margaux as Belle and little Morgan as Tinker Belle!

Lunch out with my girly, always giggling and having fun

Morgans 2nd Birthday party

With my Boo at Dinner, she loves to colour and draw

Look at me Sasa!  Such a happy girl with a great big loving character, she makes us laugh so much

A very Proud Margaux with all her art work from school. I think she will be an artist

Painting with my Boo, she loves it so much and I have to say for only 4 and half she is really great

A beautiful early Christmas Brunch with my mom and dad

My friends from Denmark visiting us in Johannesburg, Having an arrival lunch at our home.
It was so great to see them again since 5 years

 

Special 45th Birthday

Hi Friends, I had a wondeful birthday this year. My birthday was on a Friday and our long Thanskgiving weekend.  I had a nice week in Montreal and then a wonderful dinner out with my husband at the new StoneRiver Retaurant here in Cumberland.  Beautiful old Mansion along the water that has been transformed into a restaurant.  The owner is of German descent and her fiancee is wonderful Chef.  For the whole month of October they are celebrating Octoberfest and they have wonderful menu and live music everyweekend by the wonderful Diamonds.

Here are few pics from my birthday week and Thanksgiving:

Dinner at the Stone River - Wonderful live music by the Diamonds

The staff was all dressed in German attire...the famous Bavarian Octoberfest hat

The Wonderful Roulade

 Delicious Beef Stroganoff

 Their plum cake was also wonderful.

 Outside the restaurant. a bit dark but a beautiful place

Thanksgiving Dinner at my Sister's place

 

 My adorable Boo who made all the headbands. She is 3 1/2 and she is very creative and talented.

My beautiful Bee...1 month shy of 1 year old. Her first Thanksgiving

 Mary's beautiful Dining Table, all festive for Thanksgiving

 

 The beautiful colours at my home.

 Love the Autumn

My Talented Boo

Here are some of my Boo's art work she completed in her pre-school. She is not even 3 1/2.  I think she has talent. I love this pic and how proud she is of her pieces! 

And here is here is my Bee (The Boo's sister) who is 9 months old.  She has the sweetest face and most lively eyes!  She also loves to look at my colourful paintings.

Monterosso Painting - WIP 5

Hi everyone,  Sorry, I have been behind with my Monterosso painting. I have been busy some other marketing projects - I will fill you in on later.  

I finally had some time to work on it my painting. Progressed well today. I am seeing it come together at this stage. I added more colours to the foliage and moutains, added more colours and depth to the buildings and did some modeling work. Also adjusted the sand colour. I need to do more work on my umbrellas, water and the buidlings overall. I have a good 15-18 hours left. I am hoping to wrap things up this week. Stay tuned! Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead! Cheers

Monterosso, Cinque Terre - WIP #5 

Today is also a super day because my little Boo also turned 3 today!

New Painting Sketch Idea "Tea Party"

Hello Everyone, Well its been some time since my last post.  Sorry for the delay, but I was away and then Christmas was here and well, you all know how that is...lol.  Firstly, I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year and the very best for 2012.   I finally was back in my studio working on a new painting idea for my little niece Morgan who was born two months ago.  I painted a painting for my little Niece Margaux last year so now its time to paint one for Morgan.  This painting is the same thing theme with the little white kitty and other furry friends, but insteas of a little ballet part it's a tea party. 

Here is my rough sketch the painting I will be starting.  I will paint on gallery wrapped 40 x 50 cm canvas.  I am looking forward to working on this one.  It's a also a nice break in between my intense Cinque Terre paintings.

"Morgan's Tea Party"



Welcome Baby Morgan!

I a very proud to announce that I am again a new auntie to a beautiful baby girl name Morgan.
Baby "Bee" was born November 13, 2011 at 12:32 pm. She weighed in at 8 pounds 6 ounces and measured 19 ½ inches long.   She is abosultely beautiful. She has the cutest little nose and a beautifully shaped face and lips, long fingers and she made the same little sighs as her big sister did.  A real little princess. I cant believe how much in love I am with her also!  I am very blessed to have two beautiful nieces.

Little Boo - 27 months today

My little Boo is 27 months old today! Here she is wearing Grandma's hat. What a cutie pie she is. She just loves to do puzzles and she is really good. Her lovely face and twinkly eyes always make me smile :)

Easter 2011 - This and that

Hi Everyone, Hope you all had a wonderful Easter. My family was down for a visit and we had a lovely time and beautiful weather. I was happy to see my little Boo. Sorry I have been absent on my studio blog but I have been preparing for my upcoming show in Gatineau - May 14/15, 2011.

I have also been busy planning our trip to Europe and I will be visiting my beloved Italy again. I can harly wait. We will be flying to Switzerland and visiting some family then we will drive to France (Cote D'Azur) spend a few days there and then its off to Itlay - The Liguria Coast. We will be staying and visiting the beautiful Cinque Terre. I can't wait to see the sites and colours, taste the food and wine and be totally inspired. My favourite place in the world.

I thought I would share with you these lovely little pictures of my little Boo in my studio sitting at my easel - pretending to paint. She is not 2 yet, but soon she will come visit her auntie Lisa and paint for real. Have a great weekend Everyone!

Pond Jewels Marketing Pictures

Hi everyone, Some pictures I took last week when the weather was so mild. I brought the chair outside on my patio for some nicer outdoor pics. The chair will be leaving soon.

A Picture of me with the chair for the local newspaper:
And here is my little adorable Boo in the Chair. She was 21 months old on Feb 22

"Colourful Hobby" latest painting

Hi everyone, its been some time again since I have been active on my blog. I have been busy working on my upcoming shows. Finished a new painting today based on my previous sketches. A small colourful painting of Hobie Cats on a beach in beautiful St. Barts.

"Colourful Hobby" 25 x 22 cm

And a Happy 16 months old to my Beautiful Little Boo!
She loves her Bunny and looking outside the window!

Paris painting and some pics to share

Hi Everyone, TGIF! I am busy working on my second Table for Two painting in Paris. I sold the first one and now I need to make another for my upcoming show. Will be hopefully finished today. Then I will start a something brand new. I have to admit, I dont really enjoy painting a painting I have done before. That high I get is gone as I know exactly how will look in the end.

Table for Two in Paris

My sister emailed me this pic of my Mother and the Boo and its just so beautiful I had to post it.

"Listening to Grandma"

A Few More Pics I took of The Boo when I was there last week.
After Swimming Big Girly
Little Drummer

Sold painting

Hello Everyone, hope you are all having a creative week so far. I had a very nice weekend in Montreal Celebrating my Boo's baptism and 1st birthday.

I am also very pleased to announce that my "Colours of Tuscany" painting presently exhibited at Galerie de la Rive has been sold this morning.

"Colours of Tuscany", 60 x 80 cm, acrylic - SOLD

Just Baptized!

Yay! I am 1 years old!
Just can't stand the cuteness!