Behind Floral Chorus

Floral Chorus came to life in the making of this video, created by Louanne Midgley of Tell Your Story Videos. She came over to my studio several times to record footage of my creative process from start to finish and to record in my own words, my story. This was such a great experience, and I love how Louanne pieced together the video footage and my words telling my story. Have a watch below. To view the finished piece, you can click here.

The Trees Never Tell Your Secrets

Several times a week, I walk in our local park, a forest with trails running through it. The trees are thick and encompassing. Sometimes, you feel you are the only person in that part, but in all the years I have walked or run along the trails, I have always seen other people at some point. The beauty of this park is the ability to feel all by yourself and process whatever you need to. I’ve cried among the trees, and I’ve whispered my thoughts a ridiculous number of times. I received a call from a friend once; he was crying and upset, and he told me he was in the park. He apologized for crying, and I said, “Let it all out; the trees never tell your secrets.”

This print is available as a digital download, but it is also available in larger sizes and in a variety of formats in my print shop.

Grateful for Every Breath, Hope, and Dream

It all comes back to gratitude. Being grateful for the smallest things can make the biggest difference in your life. Each day we wake, we need to be grateful. Many don’t get to wake up, leaving families and friends devastated. Every single day, each breath is a gift. It’s our gift of hope and the ability to fulfill our dreams. If you’re struggling, come back to gratitude. It doesn’t need to be huge things, it can simply be you woke up.

This digital download is easy to print, download the link and print it at home or, at any place like Staples or London Drugs that prints photos.

Birthday Card Sets

Costco used to sell a box of cards that all had that handmade look to them. I used to buy one every year because I loved how whimsical they were and how awesome it was to have cards available whenever I needed one especially when my kids were little. It was so great not to have to run to the store every time you needed a card. This was of course, before I started creating my own cards.

Nowadays with social media and email people have become a little less personal with cards and I truly think we need to bring back sending or giving a good old card!

Until recently, I haven’t promoted my cards much. I missed creating them so I revived my card-making skills. I love that through Art of Where I can make a selection of greeting cards and sell them keeping everything Canadian Made! So if you want a selection of whimsical greeting cards for a few different occasions, I can provide them. Blank floral or abstract cards are perfect to have around for those who just need a card but it doesn’t have to be specific occasion cards.

Gratitude

Many years ago I created and produced my line of gratitude journals. I found it too expensive to continue the production due to constant rising costs and minimum orders. With Fine Art America I can still have my gratitude art represented as a great journal for documenting gratitude.

I had divided the page into three sections but with this notebook, you can fill each page as you would a regular journal. If you’re a writer you’ll have lots of space to write. If you prefer short form, the notebook will simply last you longer.

There is no right or wrong way to express gratitude and that’s something I’m grateful for.