Ramona in Paris: Inspired for New Art

I'm fresh off a whirlwind weekend adventure in the enchanting city of Paris, so I can proudly claim my moment of "Emily in Paris."  A wildly generous gift from my girlfriends for my 50th birthday, it was a weekend that rejuvenated my soul.  I was enveloped by the magical charm and artistic allure of Paris. Paris is often thought of as a glamorous haven for shopping and sipping on tiny cups of coffee at dainty cafés - and it is.  But, [...] July 13, 2023

The Art of Growing: How Turning 50 Shaped My Canvas

I don’t mind the passing of time, in fact, I embrace it. As time passes I feel wiser, more alive, and more grateful for my life. This year is a big birthday for me, I’ll be turning 50.  These past few months I’ve been thinking of my life so far and also looking ahead. Who am I and who do I want to be for the next 10 years? June 12, 2023

A Night in Bucharest: Embracing the Urban Queens

Sharing the evening of my latest exhibition with my lovely guests, we sipped on exquisite Romanian wine from Jardine Hills, adorned glimmering crowns, and discussed the poems inspired by and paired with each painting. My heart is warmed by the camaraderie and the sense of community that art can provide for those of us in the world so moved and impacted by beauty from a canvas. May 19, 2023

We’re More Alike Than Different

I came home from my trip to Jordan rejuvenated and inspired, but more than that, with an insight into the interconnectedness of humanity. Lots of things separate people from all around the world into various divisions, but we forget how similar we are at our core! Despite our location on this earth, the language we speak, the culture we're immersed in, or the traditions we're accustomed to, every one of us shares commonalities. After all, we [...] April 7, 2023

The Unbreakable Spirit of a Woman

This month, it's time to celebrate where we came from and where we are today because of women's contributions. Whether we’re honoring the important women before us or the women we cherish in our everyday lives, we get a whole month to celebrate women for who they are! Especially the wondrous women gifted the title of mother. March 16, 2023

The launch of the #wearyourcrown❤ campaign

Inspire. Empower. Elevate. A Global Campaign By Women, For Women. #wearyourcrown    Join The Challenge here   The #wearyourcrown campaign is a global call to action challenging women to join the movement, find their own unique voice, inner strength and power, and “wear your crown.” The crown is the perfect accessory for the Urban Queen. It has long been a symbol of ultimate power, but it also signifies someone who serves her people with dedication, diplomacy and quiet determination.   [...] March 1, 2022

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Hello art lovers!  Wherever you are in the world, I hope you are safe and well as the seasons slowly change and the fun and festivities of Christmas draw near. Yes, Christmas! Can you believe it’s only 6 short weeks away?!   With Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, this is a wonderful time of year to reflect on what it means to give. All through the year, we are constantly giving our energy to others. We [...] November 9, 2021

#Wearyourcrown❤ global campaign

It has been a while since my last blog and my studio has been busier than ever. I’m super excited to share with you the vision and progress for the #wearyourcrown❤ global campaign, a movement to empower women and raise money for women and girls all around the world! At the heart of the Urban Queen is a celebration of our unique strengths as women and leaders in our community. One of my absolute favourite things about this [...] August 30, 2021

Good vibes only

Good vibes only In this modern day, time goes by so quickly and it is all too easy to fall into periods of stress, anxiety, sadness and fatigue. But whenever I am feeling down, I hear a voice inside encouraging me to pick myself back up and just keep going. Even if I can’t control anything else around me, I can control how I feel and I can deliberately focus on moments of happiness and joy. That [...] July 7, 2021

#Wearyourcrown♥

Have you ever wanted to be an artist’s muse? Well, here’s your chance! For my next Urban Queen series, I want to paint YOU and celebrate how you #wearyourcrown♥.      Over the last year, I have absolutely adored getting to know and grow my online art community. It’s a wonderful privilege to be sharing my story, thoughts, and paintings with you all. But the Urban Queen movement isn’t all about my art. It’s about you, me, and [...] June 23, 2021