House Finches and Camellias 🌸🐦

There are plenty of artworks waiting to make their appearance on my social media, and this is one of them! Life has been a whirlwind, and while I’ve been trying to keep up with posts, time often seems to slip away.

Anyways, let me share this delicate watercolor piece featuring house finches perched gracefully on white camellia flowers. Painted on 140 lb cold press paper, it measures 8×10 inches. The soft details and serene composition make it a lovely addition to any space.

This original artwork is available on my website and comes framed, while prints are available in a 5×7-inch size for those who prefer something smaller.

For my local friends in Halifax, come visit the Seaport Farmers Market this weekend—this will be my last market of the year! Alongside this painting, I’ll have a couple more original artworks that might pique your interest.

For everyone else across the globe, my website is always open! 😊

Thank you for stopping by and supporting my art journey!

Winter Market – Designer craft Show

It was truly a busy and exciting weekend at Craft Nova Scotia’s Designer Craft Show! A heartfelt thank you to Rachel, Rebecca, and the Craft NS team for the excellent management throughout the event. Huge thanks to all the volunteers for their incredible support as well.

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who stopped by my booth and supported my small business—your encouragement means the world! Thank you for appreciating my original paintings, art prints, calendars, and bird ornaments.

A special shoutout to all of my amazing neighbour exhibitors for making this experience even more enjoyable. It was a fantastic event, and I’m already looking forward to the next one!

https://plumesandblossoms.com

Hand-Painted Wooden Ornaments 🎄

I had so much fun creating these snowy pine scenes on wooden disks as ornaments! Each ornament is hand-painted and then finished with a protective varnish to preserve the artwork. These wooden ornaments measure around 3 inches in diameter, and they are perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decor.

Exciting news! You can either buy these ornaments separately or as part of my Art Gift Box. The Art Gift Box is filled with 5 unique goodies:

1. Chirps & Cheers 2025 Desk Calendar
2. Watercolor Bookmark
3. Hand-painted Wooden Ornament
4. Hand-painted Magnet
5. 5×7 inch Art Print of my original artwork

This set makes a perfect holiday gift for your loved ones! You can find them on my website, and free local pick-up is available for Halifax, NS. 🎁

Check it out here: https://plumesandblossoms.com

Happy holidays!

Water Lilies and Lily Pads 🌸

I recently painted these beautiful water lilies as a gift for a friend, and I had a wonderful time creating them! My goal was to keep the painting as loose and expressive as possible, capturing not just the flowers but also their reflections in the pond.

I incorporated a few pink blobs to represent the lilies, along with some lily buds and pads scattered throughout the composition. It was such a fun and relaxing process, and I managed to finish this piece in just an hour and a half!

This artwork is painted on 140 lb hot press paper, measuring 6×8 inches. I love how the loose style brings a sense of tranquility and lightness to the piece.

Hope you enjoy this little glimpse into my painting journey!

Fall Vibes with Pumpkins

Here’s another fall-inspired art piece to get you in the autumn spirit! I’ve painted cozy pumpkins surrounded by dried leaves, perfectly capturing the warmth and beauty of the season. This watercolor piece will make a fantastic addition to your fall wall décor, bringing that cozy fall feeling right into your home.

Painted on 140 lb cold press paper, this artwork is 5×7 inches—just the right size for adding a touch of autumn charm.

You can grab this piece at the Halifax Seaport Market this Saturday, or it’ll be available on my website for purchase. Local pick-up is an option too for anyone nearby!

Hope to see you at the market! 🍂

Fall Y’All 🍂

Fall is in the air! 🍁 The weather’s getting colder, and it’s time to bring out those cozy sweaters. I’m surrounded by the beautiful reds and oranges of the season, with most trees already showing off their fall colors. Naturally, I couldn’t resist capturing the essence of autumn in my latest painting.

Here’s my newest piece inspired by the fall season! 🍂 Painted on 140 lb cold press paper, this artwork is 5×7 inches—perfect for adding a touch of autumn to your home.

You can grab this piece this Saturday at the Halifax Seaport Market, or it’ll be available on my website as well. Local pick-up is an option too for anyone nearby!

Hope to see you at the market! 🍁

Puffin

I recently borrowed a couple of books from my local library, and one of them was all about birds from coastal areas. It was filled with so many beautiful puffin species that I couldn’t resist painting this stunning seabird! 🐧

This puffin is painted on 140 lb cold press paper, measuring 11×15 inches. I decided to capture the essence of the bird in a loose watercolor style, focusing on its vibrant colors and distinctive features.

In the painting, the puffin is perched on a grassy patch, but the grass is painted in a more suggestive, loose manner. This technique helps direct attention to the puffin itself, keeping it as the focal point while still giving the sense of its natural habitat.

This piece will be available on my website https://plumesandblossoms.com

Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for following along on my painting journey.

New Product Announcement: 2025 “Chirp and Cheers” Bird-Themed Calendar

Hey everyone!

If you’ve been following along, you may have seen me mention that I’ve been working on some exciting new products for the holiday season—and I’m thrilled to announce one of them: the 2025 “Chirp and Cheers” Calendar! 🎉

Each page of this vibrant, bird-themed calendar measures 5.5″ x 5.5″, spiral-bound to open up to 5.5″ x 11″. It’s designed to keep you organized and stylish, while also serving as a little piece of art for your home. Here’s the best part: each bird artwork can be framed later on, turning your calendar into beautiful wall decor! 🐦🎨

On the back of the calendar, you’ll find a grid showing all the birds featured throughout the year, so you know what to look forward to. The weekends are marked in red, making it easy to differentiate from weekdays and leave tiny notes. Plus, all the bird artworks are hand-painted before being digitized.

The theme “Chirp and Cheers” captures the joy, playfulness, and warmth of nature, sure to bring daily delight and positivity into your space. From January through December, each month features a vibrant bird illustration, ready to brighten your days.

The calendar is now available on my website, so head over to check it out! Stay tuned for more product announcements coming soon.

Website Link: https://plumesandblossoms.com

Waxwings

I’ve always found waxwings to be absolutely adorable—what a masterpiece of nature! Their color scheme, elegant look, and graceful presence have always fascinated me. So, of course, I had to paint them!

Here are the waxwings, busy picking berries in this latest watercolor painting. The piece is done on 140 lb hot press paper, measuring 6×8 inches. And by the way, all these bird paintings are part of a project I’ll be revealing soon—stay tuned!

This painting is now available on my website, along with art prints.

American Goldfinches on Thistle Tree

Life has been quite busy lately, especially with a toddler keeping me on my toes. But amidst it all, I’ve been painting a lot—just haven’t had much time to share. A few weeks ago, I painted these vibrant American goldfinches, along with a few other birds that I’ll be posting about soon.

In this piece, I captured the goldfinches perched delicately on a thistle tree, busy picking seeds. The bright yellow of the goldfinches contrasts beautifully with the soft purples of the thistle blooms, and I added a fluttering butterfly for a whimsical touch. This hand-painted scene celebrates the harmony of wildlife and would be a perfect addition to any nature lover’s collection.

The painting is done on 140 lb hot press paper using Mijello Mission Gold paints and is now available on my website.