Let me introduce myself: I'm Janet Davis, an artist and entrepreneur living and working on the North side of Bonavista Bay, on the island of Newfoundland in Eastern Canada. There are many challenges to running a business here in my small rural hometown, and there are many wonderful benefits too. This blog is where I share some of those challenges and triumphs, and share what it's like to live in this part of the world.
“This Yamaki guitar hangs in my office, but has been owned by my dad, and all three of my brothers at some time. All four of us kids learned to play guitar on this instrument, and it’s pretty special to me. “
Products from the Dark Tickle Company
I have been carrying these products in my shop and at the Café Giftshop for many years. The products are each exceptional, but here are my Top Three:
What are your favourite Dark Tickle products?
Matted lino-cut relief print with watercolour, designed after a summer family wedding in Greenspond. The wild irises were in full bloom, and a magical feeling was in the air. Love actually, is, all around!
I made four images in this Beach Series: Sea Urchins, Starfish, Sand Dollars, and Mussels. I love the grey wooden frames which look like driftwood- they are supplied by my friends at Image Fusion.
Sea Urchins
WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS PROFANITY
If you are easily offended, look away now.
This image was inspired by some wonderful friends who have adopted this as their life’s motto. It is not meant to be offensive- quite the opposite. It is an answer to the question: what will ‘they’ think? We have one life to live, and we need to do what makes us happy, even if it means pushing the boundaries of what society expects of us. I used a rose as a symbol of love and the idea of always having time to stop and smell the roses.
“A part of the UNDERNEATH body of work, these Smudge Herring paintings remind us that we are in this together! As much as we are all individuals, there is great comfort in knowing that we are not alone in our struggles. I intend to stop making smudge herring paintings at no. 100, and make a slight shift in my image choices. “
Smudge Herring No. 73
Oil on canvas
Janet Davis 2022
20″ high x 30″ wide
Unframed (no frame required)
Printed in silver ink and water-coloured by hand. Designed December 2022. I sent these cards to all my family and friends this year, and they will be available in the shop until the printing plate wears out!
If you’re out and about in New-Wes-Valley today, the studio is open all day, until 9pm. I’ll be here working on some last minute hand crafted gifts for friends and family, and welcome you to browse the old shop shelves for a unique last minute gift for your own checklist!
The town of New-Wes-Valley is planning a fireworks display tonight over Norton’s Cove, and while we had hoped to have the Café open to serve drinks for the fireworks display, the timing isn’t suited for us as we have such a big day ahead of us tomorrow with our Tibb’s Eve event. The studio will be open though, so do drop in to get a warm!
We still have Tibb’s Eve tickets available here at the shop, and I’d really appreciate it if you can share that information with your peeps who are in the Greater Norton’s Cove Area. There are convenient social media share buttons right in the online shop if you use facebook, twitter, or pinterest. Today is the last day to buy tickets and submit your menu choices.
Happy Christmas, everyone!
Especially to the Team Norton’s Cove who are hard at work serving up suppers to groups celebrating the season this week – and getting ready for Tibb’s Eve too!
Thank you Ted, Duke, Trina, Kasie, and Matthew for making Christmas special in the Cove!
The time is flying by, and I’m sooooooo not ready for the calendar to tell me there’s only a week left until Christmas! Things have been so busy here, with my new job with Norton’s Cove Marine, and still planning events for the Café, and making product to sell in the studio/shop… My days have been pretty full!
We have lots of Tibb’s Eve tickets left here at the shop, and I’d really appreciate it if you can share that information with your peeps who are in the Greater Norton’s Cove Area. There are convenient social media share buttons right in the online shop if you use facebook, twitter, or pinterest.
Happy Christmas, everyone!
Especially to the Team Norton’s Cove who are hard at work serving up suppers to groups celebrating the season this week – and getting ready for Tibb’s Eve too!
Thank you Ted, Duke, Trina, Kasie, and Matthew for making Christmas special in the Cove!
It’s Friday night at Norton’s Cove! The studio is open until 9pm, and again tomorrow from 10-6. Here’s a look around tonight…
Studio posted hours are as follows, as well as any other time by chance or appointment. If I’m in the studio, the shop is open!
Happy Christmas, everyone!
Especially to the Team Norton’s Cove who are hard at work serving up suppers to groups celebrating the season this week and next- and getting ready for Tibb’s Eve too!
Thank you Ted, Duke, Trina & Kasie, for making Christmas special in the Cove!
The View from Norton's Cove 