Thinkingdog Publishing

You know that saying, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”? Yeah. About that. Whoever said it clearly never tried turning their passion into a business. This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about creativity — and why, oh why, I’ve landed in this weird, exhausting place where being creative automatically means it must make money . This is a bit of a personal ramble, so pull up a chair, grab a cup of tea (or wine, I’m not judging), and let’s talk about it. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re creative too. You probably love reading, or painting, or baking, or sketching little masterpieces no one else ever sees. Maybe you’ve got a camera roll full of DIY projects you’ll finish “someday.” And if you’re not doing something creative right now, I bet you dream about it when you have more time. I’ve always been a dabbler — I design all my own book covers, play around with digital artwork, and I’ve even put some of my abstract art on clothing (yes, really...

Hello, art lovers and holiday enthusiasts! I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be participating in the enchanting Bronte Christmas Art Show this year! 🎨🎄 This festive event promises to be a delightful blend of creativity, community spirit, and holiday cheer. Event Details: What : Bronte Christmas Art Show Where : Sovereign House, 7 West River Street, Bronte When : Saturday November 16th, 10AM to 4PM Admission : FREE!! What to Expect: Get ready for a visual feast! The historic Sovereign House will be transformed into a winter wonderland, showcasing a diverse array of artistic talents. From paintings to sculptures, jewelry to ceramics, there's something to captivate every art enthusiast. As one of the featured artists, I'll be displaying my Bronte artwork, art cards, calendars and of course artwear made with my own art. So much fun! It's a perfect opportunity to find unique gifts for your loved ones or to treat yourself to a special piece of art. Exciting Raf...

  Art in the Park Oakville - A Magical Day! What an absolutely enchanting day we had at Art in the Park, Oakville! It was a pure delight meeting so many of you wonderful readers and fellow art and book lovers. The energy was electric, and the atmosphere was just perfect. So much beautiful art in the charming village of Bronte - it was almost overwhelming to the eye. We had a blast chatting about our Magic Papillon series, and it was so heartwarming to see the excitement in your eyes as you discovered our books. To those of you who brought home a copy, we hope you're already immersed in the magical world of our characters! A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. Your support means the world to us! Thank you so much!