Well actually… “neko” means “cat” in Japanese, which is what the characters mean in the middle of the painting. Still … More
Month: May 2026
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
