Sunday, February 9, 2020

February 09, 2020 at 02:30PM


Valentines coloring on a snowy day ❤️❄️. As a kid I loved to stay inside on snowy winter days, drinking hot chocolate, coloring, and doing crafts. As an adult I still love doing that, funny how some things never change lol. If you're looking for some coloring fun for yourself or to keep the kids/grandkids busy, pop on over to my art studio website for downloadable printable coloring pages... bit.ly/shopcoloringpages or https://ift.tt/38e2VNw #valentine #coloring #coloringpages #valentinesday #valentinescoloring #valentines #coloringforadults #coloringsheets #coloringfun #love #hearts #happyvalentinesday #bemyvalentine #coloringbooks #coloringpage

Saturday, February 8, 2020

February 08, 2020 at 02:45PM


Hanging with the winter hound. He's been eating snow like crazy, (at least it's the fresh stuff). He just loves winter (me, not so much)!! His energy level just explodes when he's outside on a winter's day. This old dog starts jumping around like he's a young pup again. Have to say, if it weren't for him I'd probably stay inside and hold up in my art studio for four months of the year lol. Do you like winter? If not, what would entice you out on a snowy day? https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #snowdog #dogsinsnow #snowpuppy #snowdogsofinstagram #winterdog #snowpup #winterdog #doginsnow #thegreatoutdogs #winterpup

Friday, February 7, 2020

February 07, 2020 at 03:15PM


Today is #SendACardToAFriendDay Do you remember the last time you got a card in the mail? How did it make you feel? Back in the day people sent cards to loved ones all the time . Cards filled with updates and news, or just to let someone know that you were thinking of them. Social media does that now, but gone is the charm and excitement of getting something in the mail that you can physically hold and display in your home. Bring back the tradition by sending your best wishes to someone special written inside a beautiful card that they can display or even frame as a remembrance. Check out the selection of art cards in my studio shop.. http://bit.ly/greetingartcards #artcards #artcardsforsale #SendACard

February 07, 2020 at 02:05PM


Winter at the lake here in Port Stanley. Lots of people come to the beach in the summer, but in the off season the moods of the lake are generally only witness by the locals. As an artist I love the ever changing views and expressions of mother nature as seen in this body of water. What place or site do you find yourself constantly taking photos of? I've captured other views that I love in my paintings and art prints. You should pop by my studio and take a look... http://bit.ly/artprintdecor https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #winterlake #beachinwinter #lakeerie #portstanley

Saturday, February 1, 2020

February 01, 2020 at 03:55PM


Today kicks off February, as #NationalEmbroideryMonth. I'm not a stitcher myself as every time I try, it turns to a bunch of knots. In a strange twist, a while back I still ended up on the cover of 'Needlepoint Now' or at least my art as a needlepoint did (the insert if my painting the needlepoint is taken from). All thanks to MaggieCo., the company that licenses my art for their hand-painted needlepoint canvases. Are you a needpoint or needlearts creator or fan? If you are what are you doing this month to celebrate? Check out MaggieCo to see 22 of my other paintings as needlepoint canvases for your next project. http://bit.ly/needlepointart #needlepoint #needlework #needlepointart #needlepointnow #stitchingart #embroideryart #embroideryartist #embroideryartwork #needlearts

Friday, January 31, 2020

January 31, 2020 at 03:40PM


National #inspireyourheartwithartday .A day to appreciate how important art is as part of our daily lives. Art can inspire, sooth, delight and cheer your heart. How can you celebrate? Visiting an art gallery or art cafe, reading a book, listening to music, attending a performance or creating your masterpiece. 'Inspire Your Heart With Art' by coming to see all the original art here in Port Stanley created by our many artists. Pictured are paintings that I currently have showing locally for sale...the top three paintings are at the Art & Soul Cafe until this Sunday (Groundhog day), and the bottom 2 paintings are at the windjammer red show till just after Valentine's Day. What do you do to celebrate art, today or any day? http://bit.ly/myartshows #originalart #originalpaintings #originalartforsale #artinspiration #celebrateart

Monday, January 27, 2020

January 27, 2020 at 02:30PM


#NationalBubbleWrapDay As an artist I just love bubblewrap!! It keeps my paintings nice and safe when leaving the comfort of my studio to go out in the big wide world. Would you like to unbox something bright and unique for your home decor? It comes with free bubble wrap lol. Your kids can busily snap the bubbles (in another room) as you sit back and enjoy your brand new colorful artwork! Come by my online studio to see all the original art. http://bit.ly/originalartpaintings https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #bubblewrap #originalart #originalpainting #originalpaintingforsale #originalartworkforsale #buyoriginalart

Sunday, January 26, 2020

January 26, 2020 at 02:35PM


With the new year hubbub over, I'm thinking Valentine's. Surely a warm heart filled with love will see you through these cold winter days.... With that in mind, are you looking for something thoughtful and unique to give your special Valentine? Imagine your loved one unwrapping a bright colorful art print or painting. You'd definitely deserve a big kiss lol! Pop by my online art studio to see how you make that happen... bit.ly/artprintdecor https://ift.tt/2RqRbRR #valentinegiftidea #artprintsforsale #giftideas #artprintsonline

Saturday, January 25, 2020

January 25, 2020 at 04:30PM


#NationalIrishCoffeeDay I LOVE coffee so much!!!Here's one of my coffee paintings with the special coffee of the day. I'm not Irish, but as a Buchanan, I'm more than happy to take part in some Irish coffee hot toddy lovin'. Are you a fan of special coffees? If so check out this painting along with another one of mine in the new '2020 Lang Coffee Calendar'. It's sold out on their website but still available on amazon, get it while you can. Cheers!!! http://bit.ly/2020coffeecalendar #coffee #irishcoffee #coffeecalendar #coffeepainting

Friday, January 10, 2020

January 10, 2020 at 03:30PM


A work in progress. I'm always so exciting to see how it will come out. I've learned over my years as an artist... the difference between a new hobby artist and an experienced pro artist is in the confidence level when starting a painting. A pro knows that no matter what the journey, the skill is there to make it all work out beautifully in the end. If you've ever thought about how to you could get custom art, check out the custom art page on my website to see how it works. http://bit.ly/getcustomart https://ift.tt/2R3Pzw2 #customart #customartwork #artcommission #commissionart #commissionartwork #workinprogressart

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

December 25, 2019 at 02:30PM


From our family to yours, have a super wonderful and merry Christmas!!! https://ift.tt/35XoGA6 #christmas #merrychristmas #holiday #happyholiday #xmas #happychristmas #christmasornaments #christmasmood #ChristmasDay #christmasdecoration #christmaslights #christmastime #christmas2019

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

December 24, 2019 at 01:25PM


Tonight's the big night as Santa Clause is coming to town!!! Here is Santa as he appeared at our family Christmas, always such a jolly soul, lol!!! #santaclause #santaclauseiscomingtotown #santaclauseiscoming #christmaseve #christmasevening #christmasevefun #christmasevetraditions #christmas #christmastime #christmasiscoming

Sunday, December 22, 2019

December 22, 2019 at 03:25PM


CHRISTMAS PRINTABLE 4 CARD COLLECTIONS now new in my shops. These cards feature folk art winter landscape views perfect for giving this holiday season Simply DOWNLOAD, PRINT, WRITE your message, GIVE. Printable envelope included. Great card to add to a spur of the moment hostess gift. Four bright colorful designs to choose from. COME SEE them in my shops at... http://bit.ly/printableartwork https://ift.tt/2sJ2LxJ #winterart #winterartwork #greetingcards #greetingcard #cards #stationery #printableart #printablecards #artdownload #Christmas #christmasprintable #christmasarts #happyholidays #holidayart #greetingcarddesigner #cards #greetingcardart #digitalart #printableartwork #printables #printable #printathome #printableartworks #etsyshop #etsy #instantdownload #greetingcardsforsale

Saturday, December 21, 2019

December 21, 2019 at 02:30PM


The tree is up and ready for some festive celebration!!!! I love all the pretty lights, especially during the shortest days of the year. If you're looking for some seasonal color for you wall decor, be sure to pop by my shop and check out all the bright happy art!!! http://bit.ly/cathyart https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #christmas #christmastree #christmastime #christmasiscoming #ChristmasSeason #christmasdecoration #christmasmood #christmasdecor #christmas2019 #christmasdecorating

Thursday, December 19, 2019

December 19, 2019 at 02:30PM


NEW to my shops, CHRISTMAS PRINTABLE 5 GREETING CARDS COLLECTIONS. Theses cards feature folk art winter landscape views perfect for giving this holiday season Simply DOWNLOAD, PRINT, WRITE your message, GIVE. Printable envelope included. Great card to add to a spur of the moment hostess gift. Five bright colorful designs to choose from. COME SEE them in my shops at, http://bit.ly/printableartwork https://ift.tt/2sJ2LxJ #winterart #winterartwork #greetingcards #greetingcard #cards #stationery #printableart #printablecards #artdownload #Christmas #christmasprintable #christmasarts #happyholidays #holidayart #greetingcarddesigner #cards #greetingcardart #digitalart #printableartwork #printables #printable #printathome #printableartworks #etsyshop #etsy #instantdownload #greetingcardsforsale

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

December 17, 2019 at 02:40PM


One of my original paintings now showing at Art & Soul Cafe here in Port Stanley. A sunny colorful view of windy trees and quaint cottages by the water. Come to port for a yummy snack, coffee and get some colorful art. Would make a super special Christmas gift!!!! https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc bit.ly/cathyart #localart #portstanley #localartist #beachart #lakeerie #buyart #artforsale #originalart ##originalartwork #originalpainting #artsoulcafe #artshow #portstanley #localartist #beachart #artwork #colorfulart

Sunday, December 15, 2019

December 15, 2019 at 02:15PM


This is how our dog likes to spend most of his day...with brief interruptions to go for walkies 3 times a day. I think this is how he processes all the smells he smelt during the walks. Just laying there thinking about that really great smelling dumpster, or the mystery meat he found on the sidewalk, or the neighbor cat lol. To sleep, per chance to dream.... https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #dog #hounddog #firedog #beagle #dog #doglife #instadog #dogs_of_instagram #dogslover #dogscorner #dogdays #pet #dogslife #sleepingdog #cozydog #cutedog #dogslife #mydog

Saturday, December 14, 2019

December 14, 2019 at 05:05PM


No snow stickin' around yet as we head into the Christmas season. Yep, another photo of the lake here in Port Stanley (one my fav subjects) Except for the snow fence and the coat I'm wearing while I take this photo, it could be summer. (that would be nice!!) ah summer.... Whatever season is your favorite, I've got you covered!! Pop my art studio shop to see all the seasonal art prints and paintings, sure to brighten up your home and heart, no matter what you're celebrating!! https://ift.tt/1UdOdwc #beachwalk #beachside #beachlife #beach #lakeerie #elgincounty #portstanleybeach #portstanleyontario #portstanley #beach #lake #lakeliving #lakeside #lakeerieliving #beachside #beachphoto

Friday, December 6, 2019

December 06, 2019 at 02:30PM


New painting from my art studio. 'Trees Purple Mountains Water', is now in the Red Show here in Port Stanley at the Windjammer Inn. Lots of great art and wonderful food, perfect place to treat yourself to a night out for dinner. (Note, reservations required.) For more details goto... bit.ly/myartshows #portstanley #localart #localartist #buyart #artforsale #originalart #originalartwork #originalpainting #redshow #windjammerportstanley #fallcolorsart #autumnart #redtrees #painting #art #artwork #reflections #colorfulart #elgincounty

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

December 04, 2019 at 02:30PM


New painting from my art studio. 'Red Tree Shadow Lavender', is now in the Red Show here in Port Stanley at the Windjammer Inn. Lots of great art and wonderful food, perfect place to treat yourself to a night out for dinner. (Note, reservations required.) For more details goto... bit.ly/myartshows #portstanley #localart #treeart #artshowpainting #landscapepainting #landscapepaintings #localartist #buyart #artforsale #originalart #originalartwork #originalpainting #windjammerportstanley #redshow