I painted this tiny fairy to mail to my little grandaughter while we are in social distancing mode (covid-19). The little thumb sized fairy with her magic wand flies about bringing happiness and granting wishes. Fairies love fairy gardens and search them out. Although it is very rare to see a fairy but … Read More
Books
Spring 11 x 14, acrylic on canvas - sold
A new painting for a new baby. The snow drops and crocuses are in bloom and with spring on its way, the little rabbit takes delight in putting flowers on top her hat.
Patiently Waiting acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12 - sold
A teddy bear waits on the shelf in a little boy’s room with an alphabet frieze on the nursery wall.
Learning “ABC’s” 11 x 14, acrylic on canvas - sold
A teddy for a new baby!!
Piggy 11 x 14, acrylic on canvas
I was smiling when I painted this one!! I did not realize until after I completed “Piggy” but the pig is the 12th animal in the Chinese zodiac according to the Chinese calendar and 2019 it is the year of the pig!! Coincidences never cease to humour me!!
Coco in Canada
Here is a link to the promotional video for the book Coco in Canada. Click on the link and click on the centre illustration of the book cover to start the video. http;//cocoincanada.com
Coco watercolour, graphite and ink on paper
This is the little Chinese girl, Coco! She is the main character in the book “Coco in Canada”. I created the look of the character, Coco. The book is written by a wonderful author, Casey Fawsitt, and it is about a little girl who lives in China and comes to Canada for a visit. In … Read More
Informational kiosk 12 x 12 watercolour, graphite and ink on paper
Here is sneak peek of an illustration for a children’s book I am currently working on. On her way to Whistler, on the Sea to Sky highway, Coco stops at a information kiosk!!
Sailing 10 x 10 watercolour and graphite on paper
I am fortunate to be the illustrator for a new book titled Coco in Canada written by author Casey Fawsitt! This wonderful kids book is about a little girl named Coco who travels from China to Vancouver, Canada and it tells of her experience. It is an unique book because it is written in english … Read More
Swim Coach 10 x 10 watercolour & ink on paper
There were no games. No time for fun. “Learn to swim” Coach said. Here’s how its done. An excerpt from the book Swimming and Other Lessons. The coach, in the story, was a lady who was kind yet down to business and taught children to swim.