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 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. “
Available at Norton’s Cove Studio & in the online shop!
Smudge Herring No. 73 Oil on canvas Janet Davis 2022 20″ high x 30″ wide Unframed (no frame required)
January is reserved each year for book-keeping year-end procedures and a study of what happened in the past 12 months, with a focus on what we should repeat and what we should change to make the next 12 months even better. There are applications to fill out with deadlines approaching very soon, marketing plans to implement, and tax forms to fill in. I love making plans!
And I’m planning to finish a small group of paintings that I started in November and haven’t had time to complete this month! Focussing on making new artwork this year is very important to me, as 2022 was certainly not my most productive year.
I’ve been changing the prices of some of my older pieces that have been hanging around too long for my liking- have a look at the online shop to see what’s on sale!
The studio will be open this week: Saturday 10am-6pm and any other time by chance or appointment. Call or text me at 536-8166 to make an appointment.
I’d love to hear from you: what did you like best about Norton’s Cove Studio & Café in 2022? What would you like to see changed?
We are such lucky ducks, surrounded by this kind of beauty every day- do you notice how these beautiful moments in nature feel like therapy? I don’t know what the science is behind it, but I sure feel it! Duke took these snaps while out for a Christmas holiday row the other day.
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.
My latest lino-cut print, The View from Shallop Cove, my 2022 Norton’s Cove Christmas Card: Candy Canes, and new pieces available from Michelle Lambert’s ArtSea Jewellery which would make lovely last minute gift ideas.
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.
My latest lino-cut print, The View from Shallop Cove, my 2022 Norton’s Cove Christmas Card: Candy Canes, and new pieces available from Michelle Lambert’s ArtSea Jewellery which would make lovely last minute gift ideas.
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…
Brand new pieces available from Michelle Lambert’s ArtSea Jewellery, and I finally printed my 2022 Norton’s Cove Christmas Card: Candy Canes
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!
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
YES! Tibb’s Eve Tickets are available for purchase in the online store as well as at the Studio or Café! Two choices of tickets this year: the dinner and dance OR just the dance portion of the evening.
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!
It’s Saturday! Time to update you on what’s happening here at Norton’s Cove!
Thank you to the 12 lovely people who came out last night for our 21st Annual Christmas Party & Sale- while the crowd was very small, I am very thankful for the support shown to us this year and every year!
We drew two names last night for prizes of a $100 gift card each. And the winners are…
Door Prize: Kate Roebotham!
Subscriber’s Prize: Wayne Perry!
Kate and Wayne, check your messages/inbox to claim your prizes!
I am in the studio today until 6, and I’d love for you to drop in for a visit! I’ll be printing some cards – I am out of stock on several designs, and I have my 2022 Christmas card design ready to print (finally!) .
Tomorrow, December 4th, please join us to sip hot drinks and watch the fireworks over the cove which the Town of New-Wes-Valley will be organizing. The fireworks are set to start at 7pm, and we’ll be open 6-8!
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!
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tibb’s Eve Tickets are now available for purchase in the online store as well as at the Studio or Café! Two choices of tickets this year: the dinner and dance OR just the dance portion of the evening.
Tonight’s the night! I hope to see some of you here at the studio- we’ll have some food and drink to share and a door prize for one of you! We’ll also draw our annual gift card prize from the list of eNewsletter subscribers at 9pm.
Doors open at 7pm, and we’ll stay as late as you want! We’d love to see new faces as well as our regular supporters- please bring friends!
Christmas music, snacks, punch and mulled wine
Door prize $100 gift card: don’t forget to put your name in the bag!
Subscriber’s draw for a $100 gift card
25% off (almost) everything in the shop!
Sale is valid in-store 7-11pm, and online all day.
The View from Norton's Cove 