I'm an artist from Eastern Ontario specializing in, but not limited to, watercolour. Comments are welcomed here!
Every time I sit down to paint, I lose myself in the act.
May it always be so.
Two Months In Hawaii.
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It has flown by in a blur. Two months ago today, we landed here to begin a
new life. This evening, Sally and Barbara, our first Hawaiian friends,
will be...
pear portrait
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I made myself another sketchbook recently that I filled while I was away at
a week long artist residency. This little painting was the last one I did
i...
GLASS BOTTLES - 9
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Then I peeled off the drafting tape and miskit. I added just a tiny bit of
color to the white on the window sill. Removing the miskit from the bottles
ma...
Western Watercolor Landscape, Zion
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I got an email a while back from a sweet lady who stumbled onto Idle
Minutes while searching for artwork. She and her husband had traveled to
Zion National...
ARC International Salon Competition
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I'm very happy to share that I was selected as a finalist and received a
Honorable Mention in the Landscape painting category for Art Renewal
Center's 20...
Flower Study
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The goal for this study was to have lost and found edges with loose
looking brushwork and leaving whites. I wanted at least three values with
strong da...
"Up Date" Oil Painting of mama bear and her cub
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*Hi Y'all!*
It's been way to long since my last post, i'm truly sorry.
I've been down with my back, which has slowed me down a lot with my
painting.
I...
Traditional vs. Digital - Take 2
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Not long ago I was musing about digital and traditional art, about them
being two sides of the same coin, two tools serving the same goal.
This weekend I'...
YUPO POSSIBILITIES
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Spring in full bloom is perfect to paint on YUPO. The colors are
so vibrant since the paint never soaks into the 'paper.'Exploring shapes
and values while...
2013 Workshops
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Hi guys- a new year and lots going on. Look for a couple of magazine
articles to come out soon (more on that later) and I've finally got the
first hal...
Art Blogs 4 U in 2013
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PLEASE NOTE: the AB4U administrator is taking a sabbatical for an
indefinite period. It is hoped that visitors and artists alike will
continue to find thi...
It's Been a Rough Year
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You gain strength, courage and confidence
by every experience
in which you
really stop
to look fear in the face.
~Eleanor Roosevelt
I haven't p...
hey, its been awhile~~~~
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oh my gosh.. its been 8 months since i've been here.. i've missed you guys!!! must learn how to link this, with fb.. because there is only so much time in a ...
Art Delivered - an art SUBSCRIPTION service
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This ART SUBSCRIPTION service offers subscribers home delivery of fine art by a selection of artists working in a variety of mediums (acrylic, oils, waterc...
A note to subscribers...
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I noticed that there are many new subscribers to this blog since last week
when I posted the notice of the new Spotlight feature I've started on my
persona...