What’s happening…
Around the Studio & elsewhere.
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
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 streaming platform. Their aim is “To connect people, places and things and have a higher quality of life!” That sounds great to me! I will be going Live every second Thursday of each month at 2:00pm est. on ConnecTV’s facebook page.
A much procrastinated blog post… And Announcements!
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. I am introducing Let’s Create! These workshops/lessons will be virtual, in-studio, out in the community and some will be collaborations.
Happy Women’s International Day!
Happy Women’s International Day! 2022 #BreaktheBias!
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 way.
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
I feel creativity is a soul-nourishing, soul energizing and a soul-fulfilling activity. It can be a way to reconnect with your inner self and inner world. It can be a powerful healing tool, a self-care tool, and a mindful practice. And freedom if you get into the beautiful state called the zone.
1st Annual Christmas Open House!
This 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 2022! Follow along on Social Media this week I will be sharing behind the scenes and sneak peeks!
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...
Gopher it!
Let’s continue to celebrate Women’s International Day! … all Month!
Today … Gopher It Delivers! This is a local family business with Mama Gopher, Jenn Hayward at the helm. They specialize in local, efficient and affordable delivery to Ottawa and surrounding areas