The trees in the small Ontario town that I live in must learn to thrive throughout all four of our Canadian seasons from subzero to heatwaves, and everything in between. I'm in awe of their resilience, and how they can grow to tower above my head on my morning walks.
There is something about their gentle presence that reminds me to stay resilient and not give up, and it is my wish that these colourful Muskoka tree paintings do the same for you.
This group of trees "speaks" to me as I drive through my little town in Muskoka, Ontario every morning. Each tree is growing slightly differently, but still supporting each other, and reminds me of a sisterhood or tribe.
Let this painting remind you of your time in nature and your "tribe".
Each piece in the Exhale Collection was created with the intention to speak of the places where we heal. Inside of ourselves, in nature, and in the simple beauty of the everyday.
"just as you are" was created to remind us to embrace ourselves exactly how we beautifully are.
I know that many times, we as women struggle to embrace ourselves and every part of our journey. This painting is a reminder that it is okay to embrace ourselves fully in every part of our lives.
Read the full blog post about the inspiring woman behind this piece here
The crooked trees are the ones that always catch my eye.
They grow in unexpected ways but always towards the sun. You can tell that their growth journey hasn't always been easy by the strange directions some of the branches have taken. But that's what makes them interesting and beautiful. The imperfections, the uniqueness.
It wasn't lost on me the metaphors that could be made between trees and us as humans. I think that even when we face adversities and still forge on, that is when we become most beautiful. Our crookedness - ever reaching for the sun and refusing to stop blooming makes us who we are. This tree now has spring buds and I pass it most days when I drive my son to school, but I snapped this photo back in late winter because the crooked branches spoke to me in their "perfect, imperfection". My apologies for the cheesy song reference... but I do think he's onto something.
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Subtle yellows and creams compliment bright spring birds for a sweet taste of spring.
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Let your special someone know just how much you care with these two spring lovebirds, nestled among budding branches and blue skies.
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Bird songs will soon fill the air, but until then you can welcome spring with this bright yellow and blue painting and sweet songbirds.
I was afraid when I first saw the lines settling into my skin.
Now I have learned that these are the beauty marks of aging gracefully. As an artist I strive to share through my art, the lessons I have learned in life. The Queen Anne's lace flower to me symbolizes our silver hairs, well-earned laugh lines and emboldened sense of self.
May these lines and silver hairs bring with them strength, wisdom and an ability to love ourselves as we are.
Flowers growing at the edge of my yard were stamped with ink and delicately pressed into the toned paper making this drawing extra special.
Thus the name "Anne's Whisper".
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Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.
This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.
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Mat dimensions: Inside opening 4½ x 6½" - Outside edges 8x10"
Each drawing is finished with a protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork. Anne's Whisper will ship flat, wrapped with care in a compostable mailer so you can feel good about your purchase!
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I chose white flowers to adorn the women in this collection as a symbol of strength and beauty and our journey to self-love.
Created to inspire women to live agelessly, and beautifully.
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Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.
This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.
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Mat dimensions: Inside opening 4½ x 6½" - Outside edges 8x10"
Each drawing is finished with a protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork. Cosmos will ship flat, wrapped with care in a compostable mailer so you can feel good about your purchase!
Ask me about gift wrapping and messaging if this artwork is a gift for a special someone.
White flowers, symbolic of silver hair and the journey to self-love.
Created to inspire women to live agelessly, and beautifully.
Inspiration from the gorgeous Char Blair.
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Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.
This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.
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Mat dimensions: Inside opening 4½ x 6½" - Outside edges 8x10"
Each drawing is finished with a protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork. Ambrosia will ship flat, wrapped with care in a compostable mailer so you can feel good about your purchase!
Ask me about gift wrapping and messaging if this artwork is a gift for a special someone.
Celebrating our journey as women, from navigating relationships, careers, motherhood, and empty nests, to finding ourselves again and learning to love who we are and who we are becoming.
It is a journey!
These delicate drawings honor all of the experiences good and bad, because they have taught us to listen to our inner voice, trust our intuition, and value ourselves - imperfections and all.
I chose white flowers to adorn the women in this collection as a symbol of strength and beauty.
Whether we decide to show off our white or silver hairs or cover them up, we can be proud of them. They are part of us and they remind us that we are worthy, strong, wise and more beautiful than ever.
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Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.
This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.
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Mat dimensions: Inside opening 4½ x 6½" - Outside edges 8x10"
Each drawing is finished with a protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork. Anne's Lace II will ship flat, wrapped with care in a compostable mailer so you can feel good about your purchase!
Ask me about gift wrapping and messaging if this artwork is a gift for a special someone.
Our silver hairs like our crown, the lines on our skin well-deserved.
They tell the stories of where we've been, whom we've loved and whisper hints of who we are still becoming.
White cherry blossoms represent our journey, and the strength, wisdom and beauty we have gleaned from our experiences.
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Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.
This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.
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Mat dimensions: Inside opening 4½ x 6½" - Outside edges 8x10"
Each drawing is finished with a protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork. Cherry Blossom will ship flat, wrapped with care in a compostable mailer so you can feel good about your purchase!
Ask me about gift wrapping and messaging if this artwork is a gift for a special someone.
Queen Anne's lace grows free and wild among the other wildflowers in my yard. I often go for walks down in the flower patch by the tiny creek, soaking up the summer sun, and enjoying her simple elegance.
I use this elegant yet bold flower in this drawing, as a symbol of the grace and strength that we acquire as we grow wiser in years. Our silver hairs like our crown, the lines on our skin well-deserved. They tell the stories of where we've been, whom we've loved and whisper hints of who we are still becoming.
Simple lines create a bold yet peaceful silhouette with a crown of Queen Anne's Lace.
Inspired by the gorgeous Aysegül Uçar.
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Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.
This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.
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Inside mat dimension 4 1/2 x 6 1/2". Outside mat dimension 8x10"
She has been finished with protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork. Anne's Lace I will ship flat, wrapped with care and in a compostable mailer, so you can feel good about your purchase!
Ask me about gift wrapping and messaging if this artwork is a gift for a special someone.
Celebrating our journey as women, from navigating relationships, careers, motherhood, and empty nests, to finding ourselves again and learning to love who we are and who we are becoming.
It is a journey!
These delicate drawings honor all of the experiences good and bad, because they have taught us to listen to our inner voice, trust our intuition, and value ourselves - imperfections and all.
I chose white flowers to adorn the women in this collection as a symbol of inner peace, strength and beauty.
__________
Pencil and white ink on toned paper, in a soft white mat.
This drawing ships flat, and is ready for your 8x10" frame.
__________
Mat dimensions: Inside opening 4½ x 6½" - Outside edges 8x10"
Each drawing is finished with a protective art spray, however for added protection I recommend that you use a frame with glass to protect the delicate quality of this artwork. Magnolia will ship flat, wrapped with care in a compostable mailer so you can feel good about your purchase!
Ask me about gift wrapping and messaging if this artwork is a gift for a special someone.
