Music from My Studio

I am a member of wonderful collective of makers and finders called Tributary Goods. We are a group of forty artists and vintage vendors from around the world.

We are linked by many things not the least of which is a love of music. It's not a surprise to me to know that people who work independently in home studios love music. Creating is a solitary activity. I always have my iPod playing when I paint. It's comforting and motivating to have the accompaniment.

Each of the Tributary Goods members has created a soundtrack of music that they love. I'm excited to announce that the playlist I created is on their blog this week along with a little write-up. Please check it out. Chair dancing is highly encouraged. :)

http://tributarygoods.com/blogs/tributary-goods/16573537-makers-soundtrack-trowel-and-paintbrush

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After the Holidays

We have had freezing rain here most of the day. It has been a hazardous day for drivers and pedestrians. I'm so glad we drove back from Ontario on Friday and have been able to relax at home this weekend. We were in Ontario for a whole week to visit my family. We were supposed to drive Emma back to her university residence tonight but will wait until the morning when roads are likely to be easier to navigate. There are areas in Quebec without power. Our lights flickered this afternoon but, so far, we are lucky.

Hazards aside, the ice-encased garden is really quite beautiful. I posted a few photos I took during daylight on Instagram earlier. Tonight with our Christmas lights on and the street lights in the background, the garden is positively luminous.

Emma will be back at university tomorrow. Chloé goes back to school on Tuesday. I am so looking forward to getting back to my routine and painting again but it was very nice to have a break and do other things.

I hope you all had a good holiday and I wish you the very best in 2015!

Beauty in the Winter Garden

This morning, everything in the garden was covered with a gorgeous feathery frost. I put on my boots, threw my winter jacket over my pajamas and ran out with my camera to capture the beauty before it melted in the sunshine.

During this busy, stressful time of year, I find that even a few minutes spent in nature can really help to provide perspective and calm. 

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