Ideas & Inspiration

emerald green paintbrush on a saturated green artist palette

Emerald Green: A love story in colour

From lime to forest, grass to garden, green is the colour of summer, beloved for its balance and connection to nature. Yet, one green holds a unique magic: the lush...

Emerald Green: A love story in colour

From lime to forest, grass to garden, green is the colour of summer, beloved for its balance and connection to nature. Yet, one green holds a unique magic: the lush...

In progress...

In progress...

New developments and pushing past boundaries to capture a feeling. A new collection is afoot and it's going to be exciting!

In progress...

New developments and pushing past boundaries to capture a feeling. A new collection is afoot and it's going to be exciting!

yellow paint chips

Hello Yellow!

Whether it's the tang of lemon zest, the warmth of sunshine or the happy hello of a spring daffodil, I bet you like yellow more than you think you do!

Hello Yellow!

Whether it's the tang of lemon zest, the warmth of sunshine or the happy hello of a spring daffodil, I bet you like yellow more than you think you do!

Canadian abstract artist Susannah Bleasby painting a large abstract painting on canvas

Painting Abstracts: Curiousity, Colour and Canvas

Abstract paintings are not just a creative endeavour, they’re a journey of self-discovery worth every splash of colour and moment of wonder. Read on to learn about how I approach...

Painting Abstracts: Curiousity, Colour and Canvas

Abstract paintings are not just a creative endeavour, they’re a journey of self-discovery worth every splash of colour and moment of wonder. Read on to learn about how I approach...

Red underpainting landscape painting

The Hidden Power and Magic of Underpainting

Underpainting plays a critical role in setting the stage for a painting - creating depth, contrast and intensifying the colour applied on top for a more impactful result.

The Hidden Power and Magic of Underpainting

Underpainting plays a critical role in setting the stage for a painting - creating depth, contrast and intensifying the colour applied on top for a more impactful result.

Sometimes I trash paintings along the way, and it's all part of the artistic process

Sometimes I trash paintings along the way, and ...

Not every painting lives to see the light of day or gets signed and sold. Not by a long shot. A painting can look fine but if it doesn’t *feel* right...

Sometimes I trash paintings along the way, and ...

Not every painting lives to see the light of day or gets signed and sold. Not by a long shot. A painting can look fine but if it doesn’t *feel* right...