Perspective Study – Winter Building
One of the most fun and challenging parts about teaching myself how to watercolour paint are the skills I've discovered along the way. In the beginning, its easy (but also scary and exciting) to say, "I'm going to start watercolour painting!" Would I have even started if I truly knew that I was ...
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24 Hours in Bologna
I will admit that I was a little nervous before we arrived in Bologna. The first time I visited Italy in my youth, I didn't feel very comfortable largely in party to being 23 years old, not very confident, and Italian men shouting "Nice Boobs!" at me in the street. This trip to Italy was entirely ...
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Treat yo self – Visit Kanazawa
As I left the train station in Kanazawa and walked under a giant wooden art installation, I thought, "Ooo Kanazawa, you fancy!" Kanazawa is great size for a city; easy to navigate off the hop and everything is within walking distance. We spent 3 days there and as we left, Billy and I decided ...
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Paul Kane Park in Watercolour
I spent the last warm evening of the summer drawing and painting at Paul Kane Park before the descent of autumn in Edmonton. Now, its cold and wet in Edmonton. I fear we are going to lose our beautiful autumn colours before the end of September. Paul Kane Ornamental Pond is a public-use park in ...
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A Road Trip in Slovenia
Imagine winding mountain roads, lush green forests, and sparkling blue lakes... is this the fictional world of Lord of the Rings? No, its the hidden gem of Europe that is the nation of Slovenia. Why Slovenia? Hiša Franko Our interest in Slovenia first began with an episode of Chef's Table ...
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Seeking Interviews for Migration Patterns Season 3
Migration Patterns is coming back for the third season! This season I'm aiming for a longer series - the goal is 9 episodes that will run from September to December 2018. I'm into sharing stories of people from all ages and backgrounds. If you are interested, here's what to do: Fill out ...
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Everyday Ramen in Tokyo
My first meal in Japan was a delicious, aromatic bowl of ramen. I had been dreaming of this moment since we booked our flights...even before. During our trip, my boyfriend (now husband) and I tried all sorts of different ramens. The combinations are endless. There's nourishing broth, noodles, ...
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