Giving thanks to our Teachers...

We're so fortunate to have had amazing teachers for our girls...this particular piece is for Miss A's Teacher who she has had for 3 years...this is not the norm I know...but because she moved up a Grade when Miss A did...things worked out well.

I was a little stumped as I really didn't know what I should paint for her...last year I painted this and the year before she received this one.
So I went with symbolism.She gives her ALL to these kids...and I have always felt like she looks out for them just as a parent would...making sure their manners are good and always helping others. She really has been a true blessing in Miss A's life.

I hope she knows how much we adore her. What could be better than to have your daughter LOVE school...and now LOVE reading too? She's a fairy Godmother!!!
 So, here's the finished piece, and below framed...with Miss J's teacher's gift below.

So, I really thought it would be difficult to match such an amazing Teacher as Miss A has had...but Miss J was blessed too to have Mrs.O...

Honestly, Miss J is a changed girl in school...she thrives on challenges, listens intently and never speaks out of turn...she definitely isn't as social as Miss A...but has made some great friends.

 Her teacher keeps them doing and moving constantly...if there's ever a little disruption...she moves them on swiftly to another task...it's so wonderful!

 So this elephant is for her and her children (who I know mean the World to her)...I love teachers who have kids...they can relate better I think.

Thank you Mrs O and Thank you Mrs E...from the bottom of our hearts we are SO grateful for all your hard work!

Another year is finished...SK and Grade 2 next year...Miss A will be in a 2/3 split  and Miss J will get her teacher again next year for SK.

We're so proud of our girls...can you tell??

Have a great Wednesday...I know it's Wordless Wednesday today...but words were needed today.
HUGS
Char.x

Flying high.

 Hello dearest readers...lots of things have been going on in this past week...finishing off the Studio...running an adventure race...spraining my ankle(pretty badly) which has put me out of service for a few days?weeks? who knows? But with Art Camp starting next week I am praying that the Arnica kicks in and heals that foot quickly!!!

I wanted to show you what I have been working on...this post I'll be showing a commission I received from a friend who lost a dear friend last year.She was a dancer...and LOVED to make people smile. I sat with my friend the other day and we went over a few pointers, favourite clothes,colours and how her family remembers her...This is a gift to her family from my friend. Such a lovely idea and I am honoured to have been a part of it.

Hummingbirds are beautiful...we do have them here in Canada...but not as many as I've seen in the Caribbean.
Do you have them where you live?

Tomorrow I'll show you the "teacher gifts" I have been working on.
I can't really show you until I give them to the teacher though.(smile)

Hopefully I'll get to visit your Worlds later...just busy planning Camp.
Have a wonderful Tuesday.

HUGS
Char.x

studio progress...and more

 Just a quick Hello ... and a few pictures from this past week... Miss A and Miss J had their Ballet Recital on Saturday.

They both did SO well, if you want to see their little dances you can see them performing  HERE and HERE

 They then had the start of the Fiesta Week...a Parade followed by all the different cultural halls performing traditional dances on the stage at Memorial Park. I love their costumes...



such a perfect day out...but a long one..and not forgetting "Father's Day"...HAPPY FATHER's DAY to all you wonderful dads oout there...but especially to my Dad over in the UK and our girls dad Mr.R.



I love this photo of our girls...Miss A taking care of her little sister...this fills my heart.

And on to my studio...slowly slowly...the colour is one of my favourite colours...it reminds me of our Hallway growing up...it's calming and brightens the light of the artificial lights in the room.

 We got the ikea furniture installed...just need to put the remainder of the doors on...Oh...see...I have a door! and trim!!! The table which can move to the middle of the room and then move to the side will most likely not be made yet...we have some fold out tables which I am going to use for Camp...

Here's my sink area...I still need a cupboard above the sink...the cupboards which are still in the room are going into the "Dark Room" just inside that door in the above picture.

I can't wait to start unpacking all my materials...and setting up the room for Camp.

BUT first a few cabinets need installing and paint touch-ups to be done.

I will try and pass by to say hello.

Bare with me...these are BUSY times.Check back tomorrow...as I have some VERY interesting project ideas to show you!!!

Are you working on anything new? please leave a link in the comments area and this way all our readers(and me) can come by and see.

HUGS

Char.x

Wordless Wednesday

hugs
Char.x

ballet feet?

 Yes...the girls put on their pretty Birthday dresses from Mormor and Morfar and off we went to Toronto to see "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"...which the National Ballet of Canada put on at the Four Seasons Centre.

First though we HAD to pass by the Disney store as we lost the one which was only 20 minutes away...and the girls always look forward to seeing what's there...I think it brings back memories of our Disney Trip last year.

WOW...it was an absolutely STUNNING production. SO colourful,  the costumes were beautiful and the dancers incredible.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the dancers from the National Ballet of Canada and thanks to the Royal Ballet for giving Toronto the rights to re-produce their Alice in Wonderland Ballet which was just in London months ago.

Christopher Wheeldon Choreographed an amazing Ballet!

Our favourite part had to be the Cheshire cat...stunning. These dancers are not only amazing at dancing but acting too...
BRAVISSIMA!

ok...now back to reality...painting the studio again...I made a mistake and put MATT paint on the walls and should have put eggshell.
Oh well.
The floors are going down this evening...so I'll be back soon with photos!

These next couple of weeks will be a little busy and so I will be taking a blogging break...but keeping you up to date on the progress of the studio.

Thanks for stopping by...and IF you have the opportunity to go and see ALice...it's on until the 25th June...GO!!! You will NOT be disappointed!!!

HUGS
Char.x

CUPCAKES ...DANCING...and FRIENDS...

What more could 2 girls wish for??!!

So pleased their Birthdays are finally over and that they have wonderful memories...

NOW...I have to finish the Studio.

Finish planning my lessons...as soon July will be here.

Thank you for all of you who commented on my Hoop Portrait...it's being sent out to it's new owner this afternoon...as is a print I sold on my Etsy store...we've had sparadic mail/post strikes this past week so I have been a little worried about sending mail...

Hoping all is well with you!
Have a wonderful Tuesday.

HUGS

Char.x

texture, colour, beauty and subtlety...

 I love the transparency of Linen...
 and also the depth you can achieve when painting on it is remarkable.

K...sorry it's take SO long...it will be in the mail this weekend :-)  We're supposed to be in the midst of a  postal strike...so we'll see when it arrives...SOON I hope.                       

HUGS and enjoy your weekend.
Char.x

our SECOND Birthday girl...

Happy Birthday sweet Miss J!
Here you are giggling as you are SO excited...with your new dress from Mormor and Morfar...and your sparkly bling bling earrings...(just pierced ears!)
You are our snuggly bunny who knows exactly what you want...from the moment you wake up(like a grizzly bear) to the moment you got to sleep(like a pretty princess).
ALWAYS and forever!
Mum(Char) and Dad(Mr.R)

Thank you for your wishes readers to our sweet lil ladies...
HUGS to you all.
Enjoy your day!
Char.x