Winter Solstice

Wishing You Peace and Happiness throughout the Year

Dalai Lama and World Peace

i am really looking forward to
seeing, hearing and being with the
Dalai Lama in Toronto October 22nd.
(tickets still available from ticketmaster)

New Dawn

A beautiful image that i took today while standing in the middle of the road in my housecoat and rubber boots

100 Mile Finds

check out this amazing website!
They are based out of Toronto promoting
and supporting local businesses in and around
the city of Toronto and the region of Southern Ontario.
There are 100's of vendors on this site, including
The Little Alphabots!

http://www.100milefinds.com/

A letter about the Little Alphabots, I love this!

Thought you’d enjoy this – my son, being seven, made a game out of your book where the creatures on the opposing pages battle using the tools they have visible – ie; the ink blot guy tried to blind the jumper on the opposite page but got defeated because the jumper jumped on his head so his ink all squirted out and he lost his power. In any case, I played this game for about 30 minutes in the car and was, as always, amazed the incredible and insatiable creativity of children. Your book is very creative – you must still have much of the child in you (and this is a compliment).
Please keep in touch!
Adine

Glimpse Reviews The Little Alphabots by Julie Biljardt

http://glimpse-reviews.blogspot.com/2010/09/little-alphabots.html

Little Alphabots
I know: there are TONS of alphabet books out there! I've just discovered a new one, that both my kids are interested in! Jonathan is nearly 5, knows all his alphabet and is interested in finding words that begin with the particular letter or writing words and sounds. Daniel is just barely 2, loves looking at pictures in books and recognizing familiar objects. It's pretty rare to find a book for both of them!...con't.

Posted by Julie Biljardt

Hillebrand Winery

Hillebrand Winery will be hosting an 'Artsy Event' which will be held on

September 18th from 4pm until 7pm in Niagara. Previous winners of

the Artist Series Wines will be displaying their art.

Please come and visit us!

Details and tickets info at Hillebrand Winery.

http://www.Hillebrand.com/

Almost September!

It's been almost 2 months since i have posted and i hope everyone has had a great summer!
Been busy 'painting' my house and tending to the gardens

and my hammock too.

I had lots of visitors to Crickets Studio Gallery,

most visiting from outside of my local area.

new friends

I had a wonderful visit today from my new friends Barbara, Robert and their daughter Zoe from Toronto.
They are such an amazing family and the afternoon went
by way too fast!
They are a reminder to me how much i love to be an artist
and have people come to my home and studio!

gratefully
darren

crickets patio and friends

crickets studio gallery is now open wednesday until sunday

from noon until 5 pm.
i would love to have some company!
so please come by for a visit and have a coffee or tea with me

Little Alphabots International!

A Little Alphabot T Shirt for Annie
is on its way to Moscow Russia!

white Robin

A partial albino Robin is nesting on my property this Spring.

quote from A.W. Tozer....

“Humility is as scarce as an albino robin.”

Spring Update

finally updated my website photo for spring!

Easter

What a wonderful Easter Weekend!
There were lots of people
out enjoying the beautiful sunshine.

I had some more friends and clients drop by for a visit, as well as some new friends!
I really am grateful .

Hi Zoe!!!

Totem mask

This is a mask that that the Late Naturalist/Artist, Bill Corner carved and painted.

I had the honour of restoring this piece which is now on display at their nature habitat.

You are welcome to view the totem mask as well as walk along the many paths

along the ponds and forests. The spring flowers will soon be here and it is a beautiful

place to experience. Their address is 45045 Fruitridge Road just north of Sparta Ontario.

visit

Thanks Jan for coming out to my place for a visit!
It was good to see you and sittin out on the porch enjoying a chat and the sunshine!
I love having company !!!

Emily

Please meet Emily from Holland,

the newest Little Alphabot reader!

Chapters North London

Chapters in North London, on Fanshawe Road, will begin carrying The Little Alphabot Book

and colouring book beginning in April! It is a wonderful store, great new children's department

and a friendly staff!!

I am very happy to be included with Chapters!

winter wonderland...

I have to get around to taking a spring photo of my crickets studio gallery
for my website!!

welcome!

hi Tracy and Line,
thanks for joining in!
i will try my best to occassionally have something
interesting or new to post!
hugs
darren

Happy Spring Equinox

i had a great weekend at my crickets studio gallery and saw lots of friends and clients!
Spring is definetly here

March Break

I have enjoyed the March break right here at home and my studio gallery Crickets. There have been lots of people driving and biking around,

some coming in for a visit. It was a little quiet the past couple of months,

and it seems that we are all coming out of hibernation.

Whatever the reason, it is good to see my clients and friends!

I have met some new friends recently who both have purchased some of my art,

and I was very touched by one woman who chose a painting that reminded her of her mother who had just passed away.

I am honoured when I am able to connect with another person on this intimate level through my art.

1967 GTO Convertible

This is a commissioned illustration

that i have just completed for my Dad,

of his 67 GTO Convertible that he had

restored.

Little Alphabots International!

I am really enjoying, seeing the orders coming in from Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, Canada.
As well as the U.S., England, Holland, Germany, and Korea!
Spring orders have begun and the Little Alphabots are ready to go!
Looking forward to seeing some new destinations!

2012

Crickets Studio Gallery

well , it's been a month since i have posted,
and hope that everyone had a good holiday
and wish you a happy and prosperous 2010.

i am finally moved back into my Crickets studio/gallery
and will be open most weekends 12 to 6...
but if you are driving by or want to call ahead , then
just come on in anytime!