I was inspired by the holiday season and the accumulating snow in my yard to paint some seasonal birds.
I kept my colour pallet simple and "cool" for this little series to help illustrate the ice and snow. I layered fluid acrylic paint over watercolours to get the vibrant reds and white snow. Each painting is 4" by 5" and painted on a watercolour board.
These paintings are available for $20 each in my Etsy Shop!
Snow is so beautiful, unless you have to drive in it. As a child I loved playing in the snowy forest at my cabin. The silent snow blanketed the forest like icing on a cake, making everything look like a fairy tale land. I can remember making snow angels while gazing up into the milky way as snowflakes gently fell on my face.
When I painted these birds I wanted to capture those quiet magical moments that occur in nature.
Winter holidays are a great time for celebrations and deep
reflection. We contemplate fresh starts and new goals while we take time
giving gifts of 'thanks' to those who mean the most in our lives. It is
a time to get your affairs in order and dream those big life dreams.
Keeping a journal can be a very personal and
therapeutic practice. Everyone has a different approach bun in the end
we are all a little less stressed after writing down our thoughts.
Keeping a gratitude journal or a quote book can be a positive daily
ritual to help you stay focused on your goals.
Personally I always prefer to physically write things down on paper , which has led me to acquire a notebook collecting problem.
When I create these journals I am trying to make a
book worthy of your thoughts and inspirations. A safe space to feel
empowered and inspired or a convenient place to write down your grocery
list. In the end I hope it is an artistic addition to your life.
These journals feature original abstract
watercolour paintings on their covers. They are hand stitched with
bamboo cord using a coptic stitch that allows the binding to open flat
to any page.
These Journals can be found in my ETSY SHOP
Snow is so beautiful, unless you have to drive in it. As a child I loved playing in the snowy forest at my cabin. The silent snow blanketed the forest like icing on a cake, making everything look like a fairy tale land. I can remember making snow angels while gazing up into the milky way as snowflakes gently fell on my face. 
