2014 Highlights

A celebration of my greatest 2014 achievements big and small.

Lydia MakepeaceDecember 31, 20142014 highlights, goalsComment

The Christmas Feeling

I miss the "Christmas feeling." I used to get it when I was a child. It was a tingly, can’t wait, anticipation. It seemed like magical things could happen...

Lydia MakepeaceDecember 19, 2014christmas, holidaysComment

Plein Aire Painting - making time for pleasure

I made time to visit the beach this week, to listen to the ocean waves and paint under blue skies.

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceDecember 12, 2014plein air, watercolor, urban sketching, paintingComment

Creative Christmas Tree Ideas

My five favorite DIY Christmas trees.

Lydia MakepeaceDecember 5, 2014DIY, Christmas TreesComment

Fresh Art - “Urchin in Violet"

The most recent addition to the Etsy shop, Urchin in Violet, is an abstract watercolor painting inspired by ocean waters and aquatic life.

Lydia MakepeaceDecember 1, 2014watercolor, original artworkComment

Blog Feature

I am so honoured to have been featured in an artist paint palette series on JuliaHendrickson.com! Check out the feature here - www.juliahendrickson.com/blog/lydia-makepeace

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceNovember 26, 2014blog feature, watercolor, paletteComment

Fresh Art - Hand Lettered Chuck Close Quote

New to the shop - hand lettered motivational quote from Chuck Close

Lydia MakepeaceNovember 18, 2014chuck close, hand lettering, watercolor, original artwork, inspirationComment

Easy Square Origami Envelope

Follow these step by step instructions to make your own origami envelopes from any paper!

Lydia MakepeaceNovember 14, 2014DIY, origami, envelope Comment

Fresh Art - “Awhirl"

The newest addition to the Etsy shop was inspired by my love of color and the way it makes me dance :D

Lydia MakepeaceNovember 10, 2014watercolor, original artworkComment

I’m back!

I’ve been away visiting family in New Orleans for the past two weeks and am still getting back into my old routine...

Lydia MakepeaceNovember 7, 2014routine, vacationComment

Example Artist Statement

I’ve been at work this past week on an important part of any artist’s portfolio - the artist statement. It can be a challenge, but the effort is well worth it...

ThriveLydia MakepeaceOctober 17, 2014artist statementComment