A couple of sketches in gouache paint of some snowy days in a local park. I'm trying to be looser and not over-plan every time I paint. I've had mixed results but liked these okay.

Groundhogs are NOT props! Every #GroundhogDay, these timid animals are dragged out of hibernation & paraded in front of noisy crowds to “predict” the weather. They deserve better! 👎

I saw this a couple weeks ago. It's a small but interesting exhibit. I remember going to Crawford lake as a kid. Also saw the yearly wildlife photography exhibit that's always engaging.

A painting I made of my hamster Ed in a peony flower. 9x9" watercolours and gouache on paper.

If you'd like to vote for the next leader of Canada's NDP you need to be a party member by tomorrow. So join today! It can cost as little as $5. act.ndp.ca/donate/membe...

Dot watching me while I watch TV

Went to see @avilewis.ca talk at Lee's Palace this evening. It was packed and full of hope and potential. If you join the NDP before Jan 28 you can vote for the new federal leader. I really think it should be Avi Lewis, he actually cares. Please look at his policies and consider voting for him too.

A watercolour and gouache painting I did a few years ago of Pingu the bunny meeting penguins! Thought it might be appropriate for the cold and snowy weekend we are getting in the GTA. Stay warm friends.

A painting I made in October of a parade of spirit rabbits visiting a scared cottontail. In my head they were coming to protect and help them, not to haunt. I made this with watercolours and gouache on paper.

When I see you “playing around with” ChatGPT “for fun” this is what I see you contributing to btw. It’s not cute, it’s not fun, it’s damaging. Just because you don’t personally see it doesn’t mean there’s no cost.

I mostly paint in watercolours and gouache but have been working in acrylics a bit lately too. Here's a very small canvas.

We’re kicking off the new year with a week full of beautiful artwork during our annual art-a-day challenge, #BirdArtWeek2026! Celebrate and create with us, January 18-24. Now announcing this year’s artists. Please look forward to seeing their challenges and artwork on our Insta, @cornellbirds!

This was our holiday card artwork for this year that I painted. Our bunny Dot and our hamster Ed curling on a pond ❤️ I painted it in watercolour and gouache on paper and did a bit of editing in Procreate. The original is 8x12"

I don't currently have my own shop set up but you can buy prints and cards from my Inprnt shop here: www.inprnt.com/profile/kate...

A painting I made in watercolours and gouache of my pal Rumsey snowshoeing. I made this for my personal holiday cards.

1/ Mark Carney has betrayed all of us by making a pipeline pact with Danielle Smith. A real nation-building project would expand the renewable energy of the future while creating thousands of jobs - powerlines not pipelines.

A painting I made recently of an American pika stocking up food for winter.

It's Buntoberfest tomorrow! I'll be tabling with my cards, prints and stickers. I also designed some of the rescue's new merch!

This is my new friend Dot! We adopted her from our local shelter a couple weeks ago. She's around 4 years old and a bit sassy. We are happy to give her a comfortable forever home.

Immortalizing my old pet budgie as a Beast Of Yore 🧡

A little eastern cottontail in foliage that I painted in watercolours.

Butterflies I’ve always wanted to ask– what windspeed can you tolerate? And where do you go in the rain? 30.VII.25

Our tiny good boy Ed

Cool study from @bikewaysto.bsky.social detailing a traffic count on Bloor Street taken on June 11 with a camera at 412 Bloor West. During the peak of the afternoon rush, bikes outnumbered cars. I repeat: bikes outnumbered cars. drive.google.com/file/d/1ctd4...

I have two paintings in this show at Northern Contemporary 420 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto! Opening June 5th 6-10pm. Showing until June 17th! www.northerncontemporarygallery.com

Last day to comment on Bill 5! environmentaldefence.ca/stop-bill-5/

Recent painting I made in memory of Pistachio. This was for my Easter fundraiser drawn winner. We decided to depict Pistachio with his favourite things, his bed, stacking cups, banana and his mum's slippers. ❤️

Thank you everyone who entered my fundraiser draw for rescue rabbits! We raised $945 for the rescues this year which is so amazing! A winner has been selected and notified. I will be sending a little email thank you to everyone who participated in the next week.

I'm doing a fundraiser draw for two rabbit rescues for Easter. Win a custom animal companion portrait by me. See details in the attached picture below on how to enter. Closes Monday at noon draw is at 5pm (Eastern time).

New data from Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition counts about 15K cyclists on Bloor West (near Bathurst) during a cold week in Feb. At one point, during a Monday rush hour, cyclists were 22% of all road vehicles. static1.squarespace.com/static/5f07a... (PDF)

Toronto friends, keep your eyes out for this BS.

A recent portrait I finished of a bunny named Lilac surrounded by lilac flowers. Thanks Taylor ❤️

My little pal Shadow! He is adoptable from the Toronto Humane Society :)

Prompt list for this year’s April colors !! #aprilcolors2025

Going to be doing some bird proofing for a family member next week!

Bird migration has started! It's a long and dangerous journey for many little birds. Make it a bit safer by bird proofing your windows and preventing deaths! flap.org/stop-birds-f...

I’m finally getting my multi-week handbuilding class! I know my audience here isn’t as local to Toronto as my IG following is, but if you could boost/share I would be so grateful! I really want to teach this class!! We’ll be spending more time refining and decorating than in a one off workshop.

An injunction hearing will be held at 10 AM today to stop the Ford government from removing bike lanes on Bloor, University & Yonge until @cycletoronto.bsky.social's court challenge gets heard next month. Fingers crossed. 🤞 #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A little fly algaric mushroom and snail I painted a little while ago in water colour and gouache. Had lots of fun mixing reds and greens to make different tones in the leaves.

Feb 24/2025 🌈❤️ We had to say goodbye to Rumsey. Rumsey's life with us was full of love, couch binkies and comfort. We will miss her so much, but are happy to have known her. she passed away peacefully.

A recent portrait commission in memory of Finnegan. He is depicted in his own personal garden with all of his favourite foods.

New rabbit pattern now available in my Spoonflower shop - www.spoonflower.com/profiles/rac...

From the 14th to the 19th century, you might have encountered a scene like this in Western Europe, a mother delousing her child's hair, sitting on a chair in front of a small cupboard filled with linens & bedding. This is a BOX BED. Let's learn about them. (🧑‍🎨: Pieter de Hooch)

Just a cute bunny who wants everyone in Ontario to vote. Let's at least not let Ford get a majority. Nothing is decided until the election is over. Advanced polls are open today until the 22nd! www.elections.on.ca/en.html

I'm watching the Ontario leaders debate and yelling at the TV. I can't deal with Ford for 4 more years. Please get out and vote Ontario! Early voting starts this week Feb 20-22.

A fluffy caterpillar I mean bunny rabbit. Rumsey likes a good foot pillow.

This makes me think of how my 96 year old Gran calls my rabbit Rumsey 'Mumsey' most of the time.

Gandalf the bunny dressed as his wizard namesake that I painted for a client. The Rivendell background and bottom frame is an ode to Tolkien's original artwork. This was very fun to create.

Well that's great news!

I painted Tictac the bunny as a gnome. Tictac's ears go out to the side like this and he really is very gnome-like in real life.