I heard from someone on Instagram who had some comments about my art a few various times. There was one, that in his opinion, was my best work ever, and that I should be proud. Another time it was my strength is having an ‘eye for aesthetic,’ but that I hold back on contrast. Another … Continue reading Art Intent
Month: August 2023
Friend time
My friend, Laura sent me a message, wondering if I would be free on the following Tuesday evening. She lives in Edmonton now, but she and her family were out staying with her parents here for a few days. I spent lots of time at her parents house, years ago. Laura did a Rotary Exchange … Continue reading Friend time
On This Day
On this day, 21 years ago, my husband and I had our first date. At a coffee house in Cook Street village, Victoria. It doesn’t feel like that much time could have passed. On this day, last year, we had our 3 month old puppy, Calvin, and were taking him out for walks and to … Continue reading On This Day
Workspace Soulspace
I follow Jonna Jinton on Instagram who posted recently that she has now moved into her new studio - a home that she has been renovating that is dedicated to her work, and, I gather, different rooms for different types of creative works and projects. I read her post in which she explains that it … Continue reading Workspace Soulspace
First Job
In the late 90s, at a time when the minimum wage here was just over $7 per hour, I spent 7 hours at a local berry farm picking raspberries. This farm made berry wines and since I wanted a job that would ensure I wasn’t face to face with people that I might have to … Continue reading First Job