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Delicate watercolour painting of white peonies with soft pink accents and green leaves on white background by Canadian watercolour artist Brigitte Klassen

Spring 2025

Spring exhibitions at Melt Studio and Society of Canadian Artists. Plus Ottawa's best spots for magnolias, tulips, lilacs, and spring flower photography.

Spring 2025

Spring exhibitions at Melt Studio and Society of Canadian Artists. Plus Ottawa's best spots for magnolias, tulips, lilacs, and spring flower photography.

Detailed watercolour painting of a blue-black crow perched on a branch looking forward on white background by Canadian watercolour artist Brigitte Klassen

Looking Forward

Reflections on looking forward: not about certainty, but attention. A meditation on watchfulness, patience, and acknowledging what comes next in art and life.

Looking Forward

Reflections on looking forward: not about certainty, but attention. A meditation on watchfulness, patience, and acknowledging what comes next in art and life.

Canadian watercolour artist Brigitte Klassen and her husband smiling at sunset by a lake in Northern Ontario

Get to Know Me in 50 Questions

"Get to know me in 50 questions! I share my inspirations, creative process, studio essentials, and personal quirks as a watercolour artist. From favourite flowers and books to small joys...

Get to Know Me in 50 Questions

"Get to know me in 50 questions! I share my inspirations, creative process, studio essentials, and personal quirks as a watercolour artist. From favourite flowers and books to small joys...

Soft watercolour painting of delicate white and blush pink roses with golden centers on white background by Canadian watercolour artist Brigitte Klassen

Why Like-Minded People Matter

Why like-minded people matter for artists and creatives. Discover the power of community, honest feedback, shared energy, and finding your creative tribe.

Why Like-Minded People Matter

Why like-minded people matter for artists and creatives. Discover the power of community, honest feedback, shared energy, and finding your creative tribe.

Luminous watercolour painting of golden-green grapes hanging on the vine with fresh leaves on white background by Canadian watercolour artist Brigitte Klassen

Filling your cup

Why self-care matters for women who give so much. Learn about setting boundaries, finding joy, and filling your cup through art, rest, and intentional living.

Filling your cup

Why self-care matters for women who give so much. Learn about setting boundaries, finding joy, and filling your cup through art, rest, and intentional living.

Watercolour landscape painting of snow-covered ground with bare winter trees beside a frozen lake by Canadian watercolour artist Brigitte Klassen

2024 in review

A year of artistic milestones: new tropical tote bags, gallery representation at Melt Studio, sold paintings, outdoor art shows, and creative inspiration.

2024 in review

A year of artistic milestones: new tropical tote bags, gallery representation at Melt Studio, sold paintings, outdoor art shows, and creative inspiration.