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Art Teacher, Art Studio, & Art Lessons!

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Theresa

Well, folks I went out and did it. I got my dream job teaching art to kids! No more background acting (it was fun but it soon wore me out). For the past five years, I’ve been teaching visual art … Continue reading →

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Traditional vs Modern Colour

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Theresa

When I bought my watercolours in Italy almost  two years ago, I was really, really excited. I had been told by an artist friend about the paints sold at, Zecchis, an art supply store that sits tucked away on a … Continue reading →

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Searching for Chinese Picture Books

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Theresa

Last October, my father, sister, and I went on an amazing dream trip to China. My dad, who is the inspiration for Stephen and the Lake Monster, was born in Shanghai and moved to Canada when he was twelve. He … Continue reading →

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Going Digital With Sketchbook Pro

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Theresa

I really love drawing and painting but I have to admit that colouring in my inked illustrations is my least favourite thing to do. Once that paint brush hits the paper, it’s done. No going back and sometimes that permanently … Continue reading →

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A Room With a View in Tuscany! My mother and I went to a heavenly writers retreat in Tuscany last July. Tuenta di Spannocchia is a villa located on an expansive beautiful heritage farm that has existed since the twelfth … Continue reading →

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Theresa | Leave a comment