Skip to content

The best days have paint on them

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Home
  • Gallery
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Meet Aprille

Category: Inspiration

Life through the creative lens

person on a bridge near a lake
In the Studio, Inspiration

Why Nature Inspires Me

May 24, 2021September 1, 2024 Aprille

Nature is my inspiration. My art is a way to capture the awe and wonder I feel and to share that with others so that more of us "stop to smell the roses".

Tagged inspiration, nature4 Comments
Inspiration

Art in the Time of Covid

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 Aprille

Covid guidelines make firm plans difficult. Here's what I'm doing in the studio now and what I hope will happen this summer as Covid restrictions ease.

Tagged studio timeLeave a comment
woman looking at the map
Inspiration

Nova Scotia: Naturally Inspired

March 27, 2021March 29, 2021 Aprille

In the past, in order to be inspired by a place, it always seemed we had to travel. However, when we moved to Nova Scotia, we found inspiration right outside our door.

Tagged inspiration, Nova ScotiaLeave a comment
Joey tells me its time for a walk
Inspiration

Paradox, Dilemma or Contradiction?

March 3, 2021March 29, 2021 Aprille

Art is all around us in the middle of daily life if we pay attention. I don't think that's a paradox, just a simple truth.

Tagged creativityLeave a comment
da VInci quote
Inspiration

Trusting Intuition: Painting Loose and Easy

September 4, 2020March 29, 2021 Aprille

It's not always easy to work intuitively because my brain has a lot to say. Maybe that's why they call it a practice.

Tagged flow, intuitionLeave a comment

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Recent Posts

  • How to: The Magic Watercolour to water ratio
  • How To: Playing with Salt
  • How to Find Time for Creativity
  • How to: Watercolour and plastic wrap
  • The Second Half
  • Watercolour Tips – Know Your Paper
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Dara by Automattic.