Last week I decided to try some new features on my website. Suddenly my whole website changed and none of my content was on it! In panic mode and after many hours of plugging away I was able to use the new template to change the look of the pages and get back on line! […]
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Hello and welcome to all my new subscribers and to those of who continue to support me. Today I’m recycling part of my first blog post and hope you enjoy it. (excerpt circa 2021): I’m Elaine aka Peaches (that story later), art-maker, gardener, hiker, crafter (amongst other things). After finally letting go of a 37
I was at Yellow Point Lodge for a couple of days this week and what I found really astounding were the numerous shades of grey (no reference to the book!) in the landscape. Looking out at the ocean with low clouds just dusting the tips of the shoreline trees I was itching to get my
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Squaresville is where it’s at! Just a quick message this morning to say Hi to my subscribers and to fill you in on whats been happening. My reference to squares is because my eyes and brain are full of square foot paintings. Our Studio/Gallery, https://artwrxstudio.ca/ is hosting it’s annual Square Foot Show. So not only
Giveaway! At the end of October I will randomly pick one of my new or existing subscribers and they will win a bundle of my art cards (pic at right is just a sample of what I have). I’ll send them to the winner with free shipping. I’m testing out a new pop-up subscriber form,
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My first art show opens tomorrow, August 1st. I’m feeling more at ease now that all the art is hanging in the gallery and it looks great! I was nervous about it but my motto has always been to not be stymied by my anxiety or fear, (except I have to admit that my fear
Despite the winds, the torrential rain and the cold my garden is showing signs that Spring has sprung! Mostly I’m just letting it do it’s thing because I’ve become a bit of a fairweather gardener these days. No matter. I’ve designed my main front garden with plants that mostly take care of themselves and yet
It’s been a while since I wrote something. I find as we head towards the light of Spring my motivation and enegry also increases. Don’t get me wrong! Ive been steadily making art all winter. I am surprised too because I never get bored. I guess thats the nature of creating and allowing yourself to
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December 2022. Here’s a little update on what I’ve been up to in my studio! Tis the season! For cold, wintery days, festive celebrations and gatherings and art shows. This year Ive been busy with submitting my art to juried shows, delivering and picking up art and madly painting in my studio! More recently I
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I love summer although I’m not a fan of the hot, hot days anymore. I used to bake myself in the sun in my younger days (with no sunscreen….eeeks) and loved it. Nowadays, I own a beach umbrella and always have sunscreen handy. But I still love the warm air and the ability to wear
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