What’s happening…
Around the Studio & elsewhere.
Time Flies. Make sure to have some Fun!
Wow, time flies! I hope your transition into this year has been a peaceful one. It is quite amazing to me that it is February! What have I been up to? I have been getting much needed rest and relaxation on my extended break. I have also been sitting in reflection with...
The Holiday Season is Here!
December first is when my family kicks it into Christmas! The outside lights likely have been on for a few nights already. Hubs would love to turn them on the day after Halloween. I like to keep it closer to December as it makes is more special for me. Maybe it’s all...
Lets Create! with Barbi Defazio on ConnecTV
Note: this event has been paused for now. I have started a new endeavour where I hope to inspire you to take some time to be creative! I am hosting monthly shows on ConnecTV called "Lets Create! with Barbi Defazio". ConnecTV is a local (Ottawa) grassroots live...
A much procrastinated blog post… And Announcements!
*click on any flower for a free colouring page download.I have been trying to collect my thoughts in a bigger way since the beginning of the year for my "Yay, It's a New Year!"post. And honestly, it’s not been easy to do so. I think I have re-written this first...
Happy Women’s International Day!
You may have noticed my muse is feminine and is powerful! Each character, artwork and illustration that I create following my muse contains the energy and spirit of many of the awesome women I hold as friends, clients, or have made a connection with in some...
Studio in Winters Slumber
The Studio is now in Winter's Slumber and will reopen on January, 4th, 2022. Wishing you and yours a most wonderful and safe Holiday Season. Merry Christmas! More From This Category
Creativity as Rejuvenation – Free Download
What do you think about creativity? How are you creative? I believe and know creativity is in us all. We all have it as children and we all have it as adults. The word can be concerning however creativity has many facets and forms to explore. There is something for...
1st Annual Christmas Open House!
The DetailsThis Saturday, December 18th from 11 am to 4 pm you are invited to my 1st Annual Christmas Open House! This will be an opportunity to shop the Studio store, enjoy a tour of the studio and get a peek at some new products and workshops that are coming in...
It’s Peaceful in the Garden is out and about!
"It’s Peaceful in the Garden" is hanging out at West Carleton Arts Society's new display at the Plant Recreation Centre here in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. The theme of this exhibition is Harvest. So you will not see this piece listed on my site for sale until the...
Get Away!
My family and I went camping recently near Kingston. We were in a beautiful area of hills, woodland and farms. And not that far from Kingston's lovely downtown, with cute shops, a beautiful waterfront area and lots of history. I have not been many places since the...