I wonder how King Charles feels about gnomes in his gardens? #KingCharles #Gnomes #Garden #Gardens #Flowers

"Determine what scares your character more than anything in the world. Then, give them something worse to fear. That’s your story." -- Aubrey Hartman (author of The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest)

It was time to reread this gem & cry all over again. #Rabbit #LifeJourney #MiddleGrade #kidlit #kidlitart

More Spring vibes! #Yellow #Bird #YellowWarbler

Keeping the Spring vibe going. #Spring #Birds #Dandelions

I wonder if Bruegel liked lilacs... #Lilac #Lilacs #Flowers #Bruegel #SpringFling #Spring

It's going to be a wet rainy weekend so why not post a sunny picture book all about a dog and a gardener? The Dog's Gardener is about a day in the life of a happy dog named Dutch, and his lovely owner as they enjoy a beautiful day in a garden. #Dog #Dogs #Garden #Gardens #Gardener #Friendship

Another peek at my new picture book, IF I COULD DRAW... published by DC Canada Education Publishing! #kidlit #kidlitart #drawing #art #creativity #collaboration

Don't mess with Boss Bear!

Happy World Bee Day! #WorldBeeDay2026 #Bee #Bees

Every year I look forward to a luscious flower display, however brief the blooms. #lilac #lilacs #Flowers

In one of those 'truth is stranger than fiction' stories -- our old shed is slowly falling apart, so I was digging around at the back of our property, trying to clean up the mess and wood. And there it was, underneath all the mess -- an unopened bottle of Chardonnay! Bottoms up!

Since finishing my latest book, IF I COULD DRAW... I have really fallen in love with unicorns. #unicorn #unicorns #cute

I'm still painting, tho not as much recently. Got really inspired with some writing ideas, which is always a good thing. #Flowers #Iris #Painting #Gouache #StillLife

This is where I usually sit when I am writing. Surrounded by lots of books. Though sometimes when I'm drawing in my studio I'll often do word edits in conjunction with illustrating. Whatever works! #writing #editing #drawing #creating

I love that feeling when I have been able to chisel away at a story to a point where I feel anchored enough to start drawing things out. It makes me feel confident and secure enough that I can let loose & have fun with the next stage in creating a possible book. #kidlit #kidlitart #Writing #Story

I really should be writing... #Gnome #Gnomes #Silly #Daffodils #Spring

Me: "I love her new book. It's SO good. I confess I am envious." Hubby: "Instead of being envious, why not be inspired?" Dang. Hate it when he's right.

I've wanted to dedicate one of my books to my sister for a while, and I finally got the chance! I'm lucky to have such a sweet older sister. We drew a lot together when we were young. It was a fun, creative friendship, just like the brothers in my book, IF I COULD DRAW... #Sisters #Love #Art

A whole bunch of subs today. Hope springs eternal! #kidlit #kidlitart #PictureBooks #Submissions #ForeverHopeful

Keep creating! #Art #Creativity #Painting #AbstractPainting

Spring has sprung! Release the gnomes! #Spring #SpringFlowers #Flowers #Daffodils #Gnome #Gnomes #GardenGnomes

Happy May Day! #May #MayDay #May1st #SpringFlowers

Remember being this happy?

Woot! This is great news. Chronicle Books creates fun, quirky & beautiful books. I was lucky to have illustrated two books with them, and sure would love to do more! #kidlit #kidlitart #Submissions

I can't believe I've never read The Secret Garden. I'm really loving it. And this edition with Inga Moore's gorgeous illustrations is stunning. Now I want to see all the different artistic interpretations out there! #kidlit #kidlitart #TheSecretGarden

Big thanks to Lit Kids Magazine for the great interview! Really enjoyed answering the questions about writing & creativity. The interview celebrates my newest picture book, IF I COULD DRAW... published by the wonderful DC Canada Education Publishing! #kidlit #kidlitart #Drawing #Writing #Creativity

Every now and then I pull out this little character just to see how she is doing. #kidlit #kidlitart #Monster #CuteMonster #OrangeMonster #CuteCharacter

Happy Earth Day! (an old illustration I did for the organization Earth Day Canada). #EarthDay #EarthDayCanada #Environment #Nature #Salmon

Happy Monday! Here's hoping for a spot of sun today... #Sun #Sunflower #Flower #SunnyDay

Woot! Finished the book blurb & I'm happy with the end result. Hopefully the editors will be happy, too! #kidlit #kidlitart #BookBlurb #writing

Do you like unicorns? Fun & funky dinosaurs? Dancing gnomes? Then you just may like my new picture book, If I COULD DRAW.... Lots of fun art great messages about creativity & friendship. #kidlit #kidlitart #drawing #creativity #collaboration #gnomes #unicorns #dinosaurs

As well as working on new book ideas, this weekend I'll also be writing a book blurb! My 2nd blurb for another book. I confess I do find it flattering. Stressful, but flattering. #Writing #BookBlurb

Busy writing, writing, writing. Hoping for the magic to come. What's that famous quote? "You've always had the power, my dear. You've had it all along." #kidlit #writing #create

Want to read a fun book about drawing, creativity, & collaboration? Check out IF I COULD DRAW... written & illustrated by yours truly. A book about two brothers, one who lives in a world of imagination, & the other who just wants to play. Is it possible to do both? 🤫 dc-canada.ca/products/if-...

Today is #NationalSiblingsDay! Another chance to talk about my new book! IF I COULD DRAW... is about two brothers who don't exactly get along. Can creativity bring them together? You'll have to read the book! The idea for my book is loosely based on my childhood with my sister. #kidlit #kidlitart

This is the 2nd time I will be attending this art show. This Sunday April 12, 2:00 - 4:00pm. I'll be showing some new art as well as selling some of my picture books, including my new book, IF I COULD DRAW... Hoping for good weather! #Art #ArtShow #Paintings #PictureBooks #FamilyFun

Woot! I got my copies of IF I COULD DRAW... and on the perfect day! Today is National Unicorn Day! As you can see, I love unicorns, especially ones who play the ukulele! #Kidlit #Kidlitart #Drawing #Draw #Create #Creativity #Collaboration #Brothers #NationalUnicornDay #Siblings #Friendship

Yay!! My new book 'If I Could Draw...' is ready to fly! Very grateful for all the hard work from the great team at DC Canada Educational Publishing. 'If I Could Draw...' is a fun picture book about creativity, collaboration & sibling friendship. #kidlit #kidlitart #drawing #Art #siblings #brothers

And another framed. Woot! #Fox #EnglishRobin #FramedArt

I think this is the best Middle Grade book I have ever read. Cried & cried at the end. A beautiful, funny & heart-breaking story. Aubrey Hartman is a truly gifted writer who knows how to spin a great yarn, whilst always respecting the reader and respecting the story. JUST READ IT. #Fox #MiddleGrade

My weather app is telling me it's going to SNOW tomorrow, so I'm sending out groovy spring flower vibes to battle the flakes! Hope everyone is having a peaceful weekend. #Spring #Flowers #Mice #Peace

I decided to reread one of my favourite novels -- Rebel Angels by Robertson Davies. I love books set in universities, & I love great dialogue & big ideas. I discovered the works of Francois Rabelais & Paracelsus in this rich, lush & clever novel. Now I want to reread Fifth Business & all his works!

Today was a gorgeous day! More of this please! #Fox #EnglishRobin #Spring #Warm #Flowers

Happy #InternationalChildrensBookDay! Pick up a children's book and dip into joy, imagination & adventure. Here's some of the books that I have written and/or illustrated. Enjoy! #kidlit #kidlitart #PictureBooks

Wishing everyone a lovely Easter weekend. #Easter #Birds #Peace

Framed! Getting ready for another art sale in April. Hoping to find time to finish one more new painting! I love being busy; either painting, or writing/drawing new picture books. I'm also reading a lot more, which I find really boosts my mood. I just need to do more school visits! I miss them. #Art

Beautiful.

Latest painting. Come on, Spring! I'm tired of waiting. #Spring #Robin #EnglishRobin #SpringFlowers #Art #Painting #Gouach

Happy Spring Cardinal. #Spring #Cardinal #Bird #Red #Art #Painting #Gouache