The atmosphere is wonderful and you definately feel like you've wandered into a Greek Restaurant. The owner, Mata greeted us and the service was perfect to say the least. Our food was amazingly tasty and the quantity was abundant. We enjoyed our night out and even did a greek coffee reading for our friend Marina... interesting and fun!!!
I was delighted to hear from a Publisher in BC about illustrating a short story ....the story is a wicked, little anti-fairy tale that 
starts off sweet and happy, but ends with a delightfully-evil twist...the story really grew on me after a while...I read and re-read it over and over to get a feel for the characters....
I had such a wonderful Holiday and wanted to share some of my custom artwork with all of you.... I made some custom canvas' as personal gifts.....It was so nice to see everyone's reaction to their new artwork...they loved it!!!
Tonight we had a special celebration at our home with my brother, my sister-in-law to be, our niece, our parents and some friends...
We won't be able to see our niece on Christmas this year so tonight was all about her...one of her gifts was this custom mixed media canvas that I made....she LOVED it!!!!!!
She is in love with all things mermaid...
Seeing her reaction to this gift of all the other gifts made my day and makes me realize why I love creating art everyday...
Merry Christmas!!!
Cheers,
Diana
At first when I saw this week's theme I wasn't sure what my take would be...then in the spirit of the Holiday Season and the wonderful Winter Snow...this came to me...
you know how much I love snowmen...
Hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful Holiday with your family and friends...
Cheers,
Diana
A little splurge with a yummy cheesecake....memories of New York and the tasty treats you get there...
I wish you all the best as you enjoy this treat...
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana
I have been busy with my last Christmas custom work...These are adorable. I can't wait to post some samples that I did for my family....On top of that we have been finishing our shopping and baking all these yummy delights...I will post some photos of the baking too...
I am happy to report that all my shopping is done...and wrapped under the tree waiting to be enjoyed....
Well off to get the next post up...my yummy sketch of the day!
Cheers,
Diana
I love getting special requests...so please feel free to comment and add your request...
Today's request is for Mark...thanks for visiting my blog ...hope you enjoy the samples of yummy sushi...
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana
Today I feature some yummy chocolate covered strawberries like the ones we ate on the weekend...yummmm! when you mix chocolate with anything...you can't go wrong!
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana
I make these one of a kind painted gourds....these are professionally dried and then I paint original artwork on them. For the Holiday Season I make special Santas...
I have a few more commissions to finish in time for Christmas....
Have fun at your new Home Santa!!!
Happy Holidays!!!
Diana
Right about now I am craving a juicy homemade burger on the BBQ....oh extra pickles on mine please!!!
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana
Since it is the Holiday Season and chocolates seem to be everywhere....I thought today we would have a few...
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana
Tonight eight of us headed out to a wonderful restaurant for a night of great food and great laughs....Brad and I , Mary and Dan, Marina and Rob, and Lacy and Gary headed out....we had such a great time and I can't remember a time when I actually lost my voice from laughing so hard....we told stories of the good old days....but my husband and his friends have the funniest stories ever....at one point we thought Lacy might go into labour....but thankfully she did not....lol
More great times to come....
Cheers,
Diana
I had so much fun with this custom mixed media work. It was picked up on the weekend and I was so pleased with the way it turned out. I wanted to leave a sneak peak on here but had to hide the faces of the people it will be going to on Christmas day...just in case!
Enjoy!
Today I was featured in the Hamilton Spectator. I have to thank Suzanne Bourret who contacted me, set up the photo shoot and wrote the wonderful article...you can click on the article left to read the full story....
I have received a few e-mails already from people that love my work.
What a wonderful DAY!
Cheers,
Diana
I love getting "Yummy Sketch of Day" requests....so here it is Mark...a yummy sundae served with a cherry on top!
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Diana
Wow...yesterday I got a call from The Hamilton Spectator....They asked about my art and the work that I do and then before I knew it the wonderful writer set up a photo shoot and everything...all in one day!
The Photographer came last night with all these lights and gadgets...it was pretty cool!
Can't wait to see the write up!
Cheers,
Diana
I really loved doing this project....I did the book cover and the sections inside....it was fun to create these characters and I am happy that the money from corporate sales of this book goes to Charity...
There are some great recipes in here too!!!
Cheers,
Diana
Oh ...it's the weekend and what a wonderful weekend we had...great to see friends and get together for some great laughs...and way too much food...great steaks, great chicken, great everything....
Thanks for the deep fried pickles Dan...will draw some of those in the near future....but for now...we can have a cozy slice of cherry pie...
Cheers,
Diana
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