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It feels like a really long journey to discover my "style." I don't really feel like I've found it yet. But a nice consolation is that on the way I get to look at pretty things and enjoy them! Who here is excited for the first orioles of spring to come? #oriole #moon #tree #manitoba #beautifulmanitoba #artist #manitobaartist #manitobaart #art #painting #bird #birdart #treeart #natureart #nature #greatoutdoors #treepainting #watercolourart #watercolourartist #gouache #gouacheart #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #localartist #paintforfun

I can't pretend to be a great plein air artist, but I sure did enjoy the time I spent outside painting these trees! #pleinairbeginner #pleinair #nopleinnogain #trees #manitoba #beautifulmanitoba #springtime #springintoart #artwork #artist #pleinairart #watercolourart #watercolourartist #watercolourpainting #paint #treeart #treepainting #watercoloursketch #watercoloursketchbook #spendtimeoutside #outdoorart #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #visualart #sketch

Tried a bit of plein air painting today as part of my Easter weekend celebrations. Some Easter thoughts: Each spring life overtakes the death of winter. The grey landscape is already tinged with green, and bees are already buzzing around hoping for blossoms to pollinate. All of these seasonal realities remind me of how Jesus voluntarily succumbed to death, only to overcome it! I’m thankful that because of him I don’t have to fear death. I’m also thankful for the signs of life... in nature today. It really feels like a miracle that plants could become green after a Manitoba winter! #pleinair #pleinairpainting #outdooradventures #springtime #spring #manitoba #pleinairpainter #pleinairwatercolor #watercolour #painting #newlife #springtime #artistsoninstagram #artwork #art #artofinstagram #artoftheday #easterart #easterweekend #relaxing #jesuslovesyou

My dad takes wonderful photos of our surrounding area in good ole MacGregor MB, and I had a great time painting one of his tree photos. I haven't come up with a name yet. Maybe "Silhouetted Tree Sunset Photo - With Moon." Actually, if anyone had a better title for this one, I'd take it. haha! I included my colour test painting in this post too. I'm trying to do more colour prep work in my paintings. I think it really helped me in this one! #manitoba #sunset #moon #manitobamade #manitobasunset #tree #treepainting #painting #paint #watercolour #archespaper #treesilhouette #crecentmoon #watercolour

I think I might be stuck on chickens... Here's a lovely gypsy chicken fiddlin' in the snow. Which, by the way, is bad for your instrument and hard on your fingers. ;) Any musicians out there who have experienced frozen fingers during a gig? * * *... #chicken #hen #chick #gypsy #violin #fiddle #fiddler #musician #anthropomorphic #gypsystyle #watercolour #watercolourpainting #illustration #illustrator #sepia #fiddletune #playthefiddle #music #artandmusic #artist #artwork #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #artofinstagram #watercolourportriat #paint #painting

Ok, what sound effects would you write for these varying Mac faces? The Mac Series #macseries #mac #oopssorryaboutthat #childrensbook #childrensbooksofmanitoba #manitobamade #manitobaartist #canadianartist #illustration #illustrator #watercolour #watercolourillustration #watercolourpainting #painting #watercolourart #kidsbooks #kidsbookillustration #childrensbookillustration #wiebe #artist #artwork #artofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationartists #manitobaart

If you were going to write onomatopoeia for each of these expressions, what sounds would you choose? Thork? Plomp? Boof? Sh-bop? The Mac Series #macseries #mac #oopssorryaboutthat #childrensbook #childrensbooksofmanitoba #manitobamade #manitobaartist #canadianartist #illustration #illustrator #watercolour #watercolourillustration #watercolourpainting #painting #watercolourart #kidsbooks #kidsbookillustration #childrensbookillustration #wiebe #artist #artwork #artofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationartists #manitobaart

Some smiley Mackenzie faces to brighten your day! <3 The Mac Series #macseries #mac #oopssorryaboutthat #childrensbook #childrensbooksofmanitoba #manitobamade #manitobaartist #canadianartist #illustration #illustrator #watercolour #watercolourillustration #watercolourpainting #painting #watercolourart #kidsbooks #kidsbookillustration #childrensbookillustration #wiebe #artist #artwork #artofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationartists #manitobaart

I'm 80% done the illustrations for The Mac Series book, and I thought I'd do a little "face feature!" Here are a few Mac faces! #macseries #mac #oopssorryaboutthat #childrensbook #childrensbooksofmanitoba #manitobamade #manitobaartist #canadianartist #illustration #illustrator #watercolour #watercolourillustration #watercolourpainting #painting #watercolourart #kidsbooks #kidsbookillustration #childrensbookillustration #wiebe #artist #artwork #artofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationartists #manitobaart

It must be a mark of honour when a character you drew gets cosplayed! So cute, right?

I shared some further thoughts on my newest piece "Catch Your Breath" on my blog! I hope it inspires you to notice the beauty around you. <3

Who here has a miscellaneous sports box in their garage? Any treasures you can’t wait to dust off this spring? Me, I’m looking forward to taking our croquet set out!