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When Your Art Page Gets Hacked
I got hacked. Lost my art page and a little bit of trust along with it There’s nothing quite like that gut-punch moment when you realize your Instagram art page – the one you’ve spent years building – has been hacked. Commandeered. Taken over. All your efforts in those posts, connections, and quiet moments of sharing your work with people who genuinely care about it… are suddenly out of your control and replaced with spam posts! It’s frustrating, infuriating, and honestly, a little heartbreaking. You pour so much of yourself into your online spaces. It’s not just “social media” – it’s our gallery, our portfolio and often our community. The…
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Experience the Beauty of Coastal Art This Summer
This summer, the tides of creativity are rising at the *Grand Manan Art Gallery* with “It’s a Shore Thing” Running from July 13 to August 1, this coastal celebration brings together two distinct, yet complementary interpretations of the shore’s timeless charm. If you find yourself on Grand Manan this July, we hope you’ll stop by the gallery and spend a little time with the shore as seen through our eyes. We’d love to share a little piece of the coast with you. It’s a shore thing! A Story is told There are many secrets be found along the shore between the sea and the edge of the sand that hosts…
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Sea Shells at the Sea Shore
Collected Treasures, Collected Memories One of my favourite destinations is a visit to the beach. It has always been one of my sanctuaries. Where I like to go to think. The sound of the waves, the salty smells and the scenery are very much healing. I make sure that I take time to absorb all of it. I love to experience the beach fully – it’s such a refresh for my soul and senses. Interesting enough this absorption happens naturally when painting en Plein Air as you are totally absorbed in the moment. I really don’t head to a beach planning to collect anything other than photos but somehow some…
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Muscles, Mussels and More
Well it’s been an eventful bit of time between rendering mussels, nurturing muscles and more. Gathered by the Tide The shore has always captivated me. From my early years in Cape Breton to the many beaches in New Brunswick – the shore has always been an important part of my life. There is something mesmerizing about the quiet beauty of a beach scattered with shells that were Gathered by the Tide. Treasures waiting to be discovered. The way the light catches the shells revealing their iridescent blues and purples. This painter’s delight! The salt-worn edges that contrast with their smooth interiors. It’s a subject that I will always keep returning to.…
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Sunny Serenade, A Lilac story
Lilacs: More Than Just a Pretty Flower I was recently asked why I love to paint lilacs. I think because they evoke an emotional response when you see them. They certainly do for me. It’s like they transport you back to a simpler time. Lilacs are mood-setters. Their soft purples, lavenders, and lilac tones feel like nature’s way of giving us a big, cozy hug. In art, they’re all about springtime vibes, fresh starts, and a hint of nostalgia. Much like when you catch a faint floral scent on a sunny day. And this is an interesting that when I’m painting lilacs I feel like I can actually smell their scent.…
