Neko and the Cats

Well actually… “neko” means “cat” in Japanese, which is what the characters mean in the middle of the painting. Still … More

Algarve Art Retreat: Tile Design Part 2

What fun it was attending Lisa Bardot‘s painting and Procreate workshop in Portugal last week! One of the interesting things … More

Algarve Art Retreat: Tile Design Part 1

Another exciting thing we learned at  Lisa Bardot‘s painting and Procreate workshop last week: Designimg tiles! Azulejos as the tiles … More

Together in the Garden

So I’m back home now! And what a wonderful art retreat it was in Portugal. Within a span of a … More

Algarve Flowers

The wonderful workshop in Portugal has sadly come to an end. And what a revelation it was! Within the short … More

Happy Mother’s Day (2026)

It’s Mother’s Day today! And oh no, I nearly forgot about it. Am on an Art Retreat in Portugal now, … More

Algarve Art Retreat: Urban Sketching

Day 4 of  Lisa Bardot‘s week-long painting and Procreate workshop! And once again, lovimg every minute of it, especially as … More

Algarve Art Retreat: Ocean Breeze

Day 3 of  Lisa Bardot‘s week-long painting and Procreate workshop! And once again, lovimg every minute of it. Today is … More

Algarve Art Retreat: Three Fishes on Plate

Day 2 of  Lisa Bardot‘s week-long painting and Procreate workshop! Loving every minute of it. After getting familiar with gouache … More

Algarve Art Retreat: Flowers & Gouache

And safely arrived in Lagos, Portugal yesterday for Lisa Bardot‘s week-long painting and Procreate workshop! First full-day today starting with … More