​Finally finished a batch of coloring sheets for the next Seniors Home...
My concentration was fragmented
By the disturbing video of a human life being snuffed out...
The ensuing emotional peaceful protests for the dismantling of racism
Then contaminated with destructive riotous looting
Followed by forceful law enforcements...
Finally I had to rein in my attention to finishing off these sheets
I am enclosing a card signed with Love
From me and you folks in the community...
Hope it is ok I took the liberty to include you all
I know we are thinking of all our Seniors still in isolation...

​Painting session with newcomers way back in Jan 2020
Class ended with an ovation ..
Showing appreciation for opportunity to play with brushes and colors
Most spoke very little or no English
Demonstrated that the language of love and art know no barriers
I am so glad for this arty diversion for these brave, lovely individuals
Hope it helped a little toward dispelling the uncertainty of landing in a new country and not knowing the language...
May we meet again for another session SOON!

​Stepping out onto my backyard first thing in the morning
To have some quiet moments before the rest of the world stirs
A morning ritual long coveted.. now made more possible and consistent..
Thank you to the virus
My chin pointed to the sky to take in the clouds or lack thereof
My ears perked up to catch the tunes of the day from the birds
I am getting a little more acquainted with my feathered neighbours than ever before...
Thank you to the virus
The surrounding greenery
Contrasting with a sudden pop-up image of war zones
Where kids play barefoot amidst rubble
I humbly put out my big toe to gently tickle the soft, cool dewey grass with gratitude
I notice I am noticing every blade of grass
Even taking time to admire how the violet’s faces
Are painted with nature’s palette of different shades of blues and purples
I notice I have more time than usual to pause..
To admire nature’s sophisticated palette of colours
Thank you to the virus
20 mins’ up
I have a day to get to
But my soul wants to linger..
I can..
I have time…
Thank you to the virus
There is always an upside to every downside..
One of Life's Truths revealed
Thank you to the virus
Having said this..
Loving respect and prayers for all who are suffering or have suffered from the virus..
HAVE YOU FOUND YOURSELF DOING SOME THINGS YOU'VE NEVER DONE OR DONE IN A LONG TIME, DURING THIS STRANGE TIME, dear friends? 

Painting with the morning sun...
My favourite color and brush from #AboveGround.. part of my first prize bundle from 2019 Toronto Art Competition.. Thank You!
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL, SUNNY DAY, dear friends
#paintingfun #paintingfromlife #violaflowers #quarantineart #aboveground #isolationart

Testing out some new Deserres paper for my next batch of coloring pages for my senior friends..
Flowers received...
Heart warmly touched..
HAPPY SUNDAY, dear friends... we need to continue to stay strong and safe for the sake of everyone we love...
#uskto #usktoronto #sketchingfromlife #deserres #quarantine #staysafe

I so miss painting with my senior firends...
Handsketching out some coloring pages to send to seniors to paint in their rooms during this quarantine...
Can't imagine being locked in a room or apartment during the last 2 months for these seniors...
SEND THEM LOVE, dear friends..
​The brilliant sun is here today as though to say this will surely pass...so enjoy. ❤️❤️❤️

I look for the birds'choir and the sun in the morning
And eagerly for the glittery stars in the  sky at night
With the birds' songs and bright stars bookending my day
I am reassured nature has remained through the years
Dating back to the beginning unwaveringly the same
Now  reaching out to embrace our  aching hearts
Whispering to us to engage in..
A little less rat  race, a little more stopping to smell and smile 
A little less wanting of more
A lttle more appreciation of what we already have
A little less striving
A little more allowing of the reemergence of our inner suppressed spirits
A whole lot more loving ourselves so we can radiate love to others around us
A rippling into  rivers of clear water of life
To nourish and birth a new pristine earth again

Acrylic o 36"x36" Canvas
Although we are all socially distanced
We do not need to feel socially isolated
So many ways to make connections still
In this era of technology
STAY CLOSE TO GRATITUDE, dear friends and continue to stay apart while remaining closer than ever.. ❤️❤️❤️