Homemade Brush Organizer

Homemade Brush Organizer

I have tried everything to organize my brushes.  I’ve used jars, plastic bins, and even a wooden box with holes drilled into the top.  None of those were acceptable solutions.   Finally, my husband and I found a way I can organize my brushes...
Discovering Toronto — Day 8

Discovering Toronto — Day 8

I love Canada.  How could you not love a country that infuses its currency with the aroma of maple syrup?  It’s true.  It smells like pancakes and syrup, The people here are generally very polite and kind to one another.  I saw a Chinese...
Learning to Paint Like Caravaggio — Day 7

Learning to Paint Like Caravaggio — Day 7

Today was the last day of our Caravaggio workshop.  Our instructor, Fernando Freitas, gave us a tour of the studios at the Academy of Realist Art.  He explained that drawing skills are the foundation of great art, including painting and sculpture.  One...
Discovering Toronto – Day 7

Discovering Toronto – Day 7

Toronto sits on the banks of Lake Ontario.  Just south of the city are a series of islands where the locals go to hang out and enjoy nature.  A ferry runs between downtown and the islands but families and kids often prefer to rent kayaks and large canoes to...
Discovering Toronto — Day 6

Discovering Toronto — Day 6

Toronto is an amazing city.  It is the financial center of Canada.  It has over 140 recognized neighborhoods like Greek Town, Chinatown, and Kensington Market.  English is the most spoken language followed by Cantonese and then Mandarin.  French is...