My first art residency at Ballinglen Arts Foundation was an incredibly meaningful experience. I arrived in Ireland excited to immerse myself in my work, but I made a conscious decision not to place heavy expectations on myself. Instead of setting specific goals, I allowed my time there to remain open—to be shaped by the influences […]
How To Fall In Love With Ireland and Make Art All At Once Read Post »
Pretty soon I’ll be heading out to Ballinglen Art Foundation https://www.ballinglenartsfoundation.org/ in Ireland for my 5 week artist’s residency. I’m excited and almost packed. My intention is to write a post once a week as a journal with photos (but you know the old saying about roads paved with good intentions!). So if you aren’t
Ireland Is Calling – Art Inspiration on The Emerald Isle Read Post »
And last but not least The Central Island Studio Tour is happening Nov 22nd and 23rd this year. And I decided to register this year. I’m in my shared Studio space at Studio 211, #211-2270 Cliff Ave, Courtenay V9N 2L4. There are 4 other wonderful artists at Studio 211 with a variety of styles: Mary
Upcoming Comox Valley Art Shows in November 2025 Read Post »
September is a beautiful time of year here on Vancouver Island. There is a feeling of nostalgia in the sense of longing for the longer summer days and swimming in the river. But there is also a feeling of excitement. It’s on par with childhood memories of new school shoes and that fresh box of