A different hike, with different boots and a different pack...but I was still working hard! We're finally feeling a little chill in the air overnight, and I, for one, am OK with that! August was long, hot and sunny where I was (when it wasn't smoky). I don't know if I spent more time painting or cooling off at the beach. I'm definitely looking forward to some cooler weather. And a lot of activities, as you'll read below! In this update: Nice hike...but what happened to my bo

What's that in my pond? It's very smoky and hot where I am right now — not my favourite thing! Instead of going out and breathing all that smoke, how about we take a few minutes to get up to date on what I've been up to? In this update: When the wildlife I love gets a little too close! Coming up: I'm getting ready for the Lake Country ArtWalk On my easel: A new, softer Wild Essence When the wildlife I love gets a little too close! Lunch ended suddenly. One minute we were eat

That's me, standing high above Farwell Canyon in B.C.'s Chilcotin with my painting, Standing Strong. There were no moose in the area, so I brought my own! Happy Canada Day, everyone! June was a good month for me: I sold a lot of paintings! I also led a workshop in a brand-new city and found time to gather some artistic inspiration. Read all about it in this month's update. In this update: Finding inspiration on a cool, calm lake while everyone else is asleep A fulfilling wor