Happiness Was Meant to be Shared

It is only in the sharing of our happiness that we can begin to feel it in full measure. Happiness shared seems to multiply!





Love the cheeky expression on her face. Not sure what the dog is thinking . . . but his tail is wagging, so it can't be that bad!

Available as a card or a print. Just message me to find out how.

Sharing this is Sunday Sketches. My very first time! See you there!

Three more new pieces . . .

It may not be easy to find sometimes, but it's there . . . the good in every day. I truly believe this to be so.




Alice in Wonderland, my favourite story as a child. First in my storybook girls.





Just a bit of inspiration on a winter's day. My friend Lura called my artwork, "Little Sermons." Sounds nice to me. Thanks Lura . . .

and Thanks Neesie!



That you would think me worthy of an award . . . well, it does my heart good.

Deep In their Roots

I saw this quote on a notebook the other day and couldn't wait to see what sprang from my fingertips to illustrate it. I was very happy with what I came up with. A cute little fairy. I think I love her boots most of all. So elfin and pointy. Her wings look as if they are just about to flutter . . . or could that be just me.



A close-up of her sweet little face and flower.

As usual available as a print or a card. Just message me to find out how.

I don't know if I told you or not but I also do special Baptism Commissions to help mark that special day in your loved one's life.



Here is a recent one that I did. It has a "portrait" of the little girl who was Baptised and also the nearest Temple to where they live. I include the name of the child, birthdate and Baptism Date. Also if they have a special outfit which has been purchased for the day I try to replicate as best as I can. These are one of a kind, original paintings. If anyone is interested you know how to get in touch!
mariealicejoan at aol dot com

Once again, Thanks for looking!

A Couple More for 2012

I really like the way the shading turned out on the hair of this one. I've been really practicing shading lately . People say that it was ok all along, but I do like to play and to improve, so I hope that I have somewhat.

This sweet little girl is an important reminder to each of us that as long as we do our best each day, nobody can ask anymore from us. Love the purples and the placid, peaceful look on her face.






I just adore this one. I only rarely do little boys. I love the puppy next to him, with it's little tail wagging . . . just a bit! Little boys and puppies go together like peas and carrots and you can tell that these two are very comfortable with each other. Bestest of friends I would say!

As usual both are available as greeting cards or as prints.

My prints are 8 by 10 inches in size and perfect for matting and framing. Printed on supreme Quality Inova digital Fine art 100% cotton papers, Archival - Acid & lignen free, using HP Vivera Archival Inks.

They are signed and dated on the back. (if you'd like a different size just convo me.)

Copyright will not appear on the sold print.

I will ship it out - safe and sound - to you 1-3 days after your payment clears. I ship worldwide, firstclass, in a hard backed envelope suitable for mailing documents and fine art.

Cards are 4 by 6 inches, glittered or not as you desire. Blank on the inside for your own muse. Artwork is printed onto high quality art paper, once again as above and then mounted onto scrapbook papers and then mounted onto high quality linen textured card. All work is done by hand. The finished card is then placed into it's own clear poly envelope, along with a paper envelope for giving.

Thanks for looking!

First designs of 2012

I guess I have love on my mind because Valentines Day is just around the corner. Love this little ones shoes and fancy leg warmers. Love the sentiment as well.




I tell myself this every day. It is easy sometimes to get mired down in our fears. We must always remember that we are special, each of us, in our own unique and wonderful ways. It is not being conceited to love ourselves. It is necessary . . . for if you cannot find it in your heart to think well of yourself, how can you ever think well of anyone else??? The problems come when you think TOO much of yourself.

As always available as greeting cards, notecards and or prints!
Thanks for looking!

Last Designs for 2011

Ive been rather busy in these past few weeks and am only now just getting around to posting these newest pictures of mine.



I fell in love with the Sentiment on this one and I think actually that this is the nicest one I have ever done. I'm actually kinda proud of this. It normally takes me a few days before a piece grows on me, but I loved this one right away. "Love Me" available as a print or a greeting card.




Just a closeup of the detail on that face. Don't you just love it? I do.



What is a friend. Loving this one two. Two dreamy friends, the best of friends, kindred spirit friends, forever friends. Again available as a print or a card.






That is my motto each day. I begin it with a grateful heart. I am happy just to be alive. Life is good, even in it's darkest moments. Again, available as a print or as a card.






A sweet wedding one, perfect for a bride and a groom. I love this sentiment from Emily Dickenson. I love all of Emily Dickenson's words. Available as a card or as a print.





I, too like to look at the stars and dream. Love the little bunny hanging on to her dress and her elfin boots. She is blowing stars out into the universe from her stance on the moon.




Detail in closer view. What do you think???

Again, available as a card or a print.

All prints are printed onto 100% Cotton Innova Digital Art Papers, Archival - Acid and lignen free, with HP Archival Vivera Inks and ship out within three days of your payment clearing. Cards are also printed on the same paper, then mounted onto scrap book papers, and onto fine linen textured card, and glittered, all by hand. They are 4 inches by 6 inches in size and come in their own plastic sleeve, along with an envelope. Blank in the centre for your own wishes.

Convo me to find out more.

Thanks for looking!

Some more new creations

I'm way behind on posting my newest pieces, so here goes. Hope you don't mind a longer post!



Love this little girl with her red shoes and basket of apples. I wanted red shoes when I was a little girl! Doesn't every little girl???



My sister means the world to me. She's my best friend, my confident and I love her dearly!




Oh, the journies I take with my brushes and paints!! I love where they take me!




A soft little fairy. I believe in magic, don't you?




You don't even have to sing on key . . . any song is a beautiful thing, especially when it comes from the heart!

All pieces are available as prints or cards. Just send me a message to find out how. All are printed onto 100% rag cotton digital papers, Archival and acid and lignin free, with HP Vivera Inks, built to withstand the test of time!

Can you take any more??

Of course you can!!



Love this little ballerina and the sincerity of the message.






These three are definitely letting go! Life is as fun as you make it!




Life is all about taking chances. If you never take a chance despite your fear of failure, you will never succeed

Once again all are available as cards or prints. Just send me a message to learn more.
mariealicejoan at aol dot com

I'm on a Roll

Good friends. We all need them. We all cherish them. They make our lives better. The perfect gift for that special friend in your life.




I'm sure we all have a Diva in our lives that this would be perfect for!




Cherish each moment of your here and now.






One of my greatest lessons in life.




A woman has a right to be who she wants to be. Even if she changes her mind a bazillion times a day.




Just a bit of Inspiration for myself at the moment.

A few more pieces

She knew that she was formed by God's hands,
dreamed up in His heart,
and placed in this world
for a purpose.

I love these words. It's what I know to be true.




Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. ~Roald Dahl

Another bit of truth that I live in my life. I find magic everywhere, every day. Live it and love it!




I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I have ended up where I needed to be.

Another bit of truth! Life is amazing. You never know what lies around each corner.




The moon and stars for someone you care about?

As usual all are available as cards or prints. Just message me to find out how.

More new Pieces

A simple watercolour I did this afternoon. A little girl sitting on a swing with a bird in her lap. The best of friends . . . they are sharing their innermost thoughts. It also reminds me of my relationship with the Saviour and my Heavenly Father. I am so blessed that I can share my innermost thoughts with them and the knowledge that I have that they always listen.

When I was a little girl I did not know this to be true. We used to sing a song in my Sunday School, called God sees the little Sparrow fall. I can remember singing those words with all of my heart . . . He loves me too, He loves me too, I know He loves me too . . . if God so loves the little things I know He loves me too . . . I sang them, but I did not know them to be true. I do now and I am grateful for that.





Having brought up three sons and two daughters, I can totally empathise with this sentiment! I now have five grandsons and one granddaughter. (Revenge, lol)



Oh, if only there was more love in the world. What a different place we would be living in, don't you think?

All my work is available as a print or a greeting card. All prints are is 8 by 10 inches in size and perfect for matting and framing. Cards are 4 by 6 inches in size. All art is printed on supreme Quality Inova digital Fine art 100% cotton papers, using HP Vivera Inks.

The print will be signed and dated on the back. (if you'd like a different size just convo me.)

Copyright will not appear on the sold print or card.

I will ship it out - safe and sound - to you 1-3 days after your payment clears. I ship worldwide, firstclass, in a hard backed envelope suitable for mailing documents and fine art.

Just message me if you would like to know more. Thanks for looking!!

A Woman with Good Shoes

"A woman with good shoes is never ugly."
- Coco Chanel

This little piece reminds me of when mother used to get all dressed up to go out dancing with my father on Saturday nights. She always looked so pretty and smelled really nice. Her signature scent was MaGriffe perfume. To this day when I smell it I think of her. Her dresses and crinolines always rustled as she moved. Happy days . . .

Available as a high quality print which is 8 by 10 inches in size and perfect for matting and framing. Printed on supreme Quality Inova digital Fine art 100% cotton papers, using HP Vivera Inks.

The print will be signed and dated on the back. (if you'd like a different size just convo me.)

Copyright will not appear on the sold print.

Would make a perfect gift for the fashionista in your life.

I will ship it out - safe and sound - to you 1-3 days after your payment clears. I ship worldwide, firstclass, in a hard backed envelope suitable for mailing documents and fine art.

It is also available as a high quality greeting card. Send me a message if you are interested! Thanks for looking!

Your Invisible Crown

Just a little something I did yesterday. I love the sentiment on it. Perfect for the little Diva in your life!!! Available as a print or a card. Just send me a message to find out how.

This high quality print is 8 by 10 inches in size and perfect for matting and framing. Printed on supreme Quality Inova digital Fine art 100% cotton papers, using HP Vivera Inks.

The print will be signed and dated on the back. (if you'd like a different size just convo me.)

Copyright will not appear on the sold print.

I will ship it out - safe and sound - to you 1-3 days after your payment clears. I ship worldwide, firstclass, in a hard backed envelope suitable for mailing documents and fine art.

Thanks for looking!!

Latest Works

La Boutique, my latest shop. A beautiful clothing shop a la Francaise!



A very cherry hat, number one of my hundred hat series.



Pretty in Pink, number two of my hundred hat series.



A Family of Hats, numbers three, four and five of my hundred hat series.



Forget Me Not . . . inspiration from President Dieter F Uchtdorf's talk at the latest Relief Society General Conference.

All are available as prints and cards. Send me a messagae if you are interested!
Thanks for looking!

La Boulangerie

The first in a series of prints based on my original works involving French Shops. This one is called "La Boulangerie."
Perfect for framing and hanging in the kitchen.
Copyright will not appear on the print. Thanks for looking!