Author: Lotus Menezes
Lotus Menezes is an artist, online painting instructor, and avid traveler from Tanzana, currently living in Mississauga, Canada. When she’s not painting or teaching courses, Lotus can be found spending time with her family or sketching like a madwoman and blogging about it.
Painting Toronto’s Skyline
Elementor #5217
Elementor #5289
Elementor #5295
Portaging in Algonquin
Beautiful untouched beachesRipples from the Canoe aheadSky mirrored in the lakeBright moon at dawnMist rising up from the lakeWatercolour skiesSleeping … Continue reading Portaging in Algonquin
Painting Evenings in Oakville
Painting evenings have always been a fun way to bring creativeness and companionship to the table. Thank you to Charmaine… Continue reading Painting Evenings in Oakville
Witches Paddle
Halloween being imminent, and on the eve of a full moon, the water, is calm and the weather unusually warm… Continue reading Witches Paddle
Sketchbook Journal
Here are some of the videos taken on the scene while drawing and then finally showing the whole sketch book… Continue reading Sketchbook Journal
Sketching Holiday Moments
Sketching the moments while on holiday – a gallery to remember the moment and capture all the elements. When I… Continue reading Sketching Holiday Moments
The Process of Paddle Board Watercolor Painting – A Video Series
A video series explaining the process of painting on the paddle board. The paddle is a relaxation time, as well… Continue reading The Process of Paddle Board Watercolor Painting – A Video Series
Watercolors for the book, ‘Santas Creative Delivery’
I met Andrea at a music class where our wee ones were dancing and singing to Tip Toe music. I… Continue reading Watercolors for the book, ‘Santas Creative Delivery’
Paddle and Paint Series
Paddling and painting is one of my challenges this summer, sitting still and trying to capture a moment while on… Continue reading Paddle and Paint Series
Paddling and Painting
Summer is here and though it may end up being a different kind of summer, I have started paddling again… Continue reading Paddling and Painting
How to Stay True to Your Personal Brand
When it comes to your business or career, you want people picturing specific things when they think of you.
5 Vital Lessons in 5 Years of Freelancing
Being self-employed and working from home, it’s easy to get carried away and work too much and too often. Use these tips to set boundaries with yourself and ensure that your goals are balanced.
11 Super Useful Tips for Small-Business Owners
Being a small-business owner poses a ton of challenges. We asked members of the Young Entrepreneur Council what helpful advice they could pass off to new entrepreneurs.
How to Give Yourself Grace to Start Again
Forgive yourself for bad habits you may have started or mistakes you might’ve made in adjusting to your new normal, and look forward instead. A bright future begins with good decisions today.
10 Essential Bodyweight Exercises
Essential bodyweight exercises are crucial to a well-rounded training routine because they’re versatile and can be done anywhere.
How to Keep Workouts Fresh in the New Year
Instead, begin the new year by considering four simple ways to refresh your classes that will prove equally beneficial for you, your faithful front row, and your fresh-faced resolutioners.