FANCY FREE

Fancy Free has been proudly selected to be exhibited at ART AT THE INN, along with several other wonderful works. Please join me for the opening reception or go see the exhibit on your own time.

WINGS AND PETALS

A 16 by 20 inch acrylic painting began as demo to help teach a friend how to paint.  I returned to the painting a few weeks later and realized its potential.  VOILA  The photo doesn't give the painting justice as it was painted mostly in interference colors.

SALVIA-plein air

I painted this watercolor of the Salvia outside in front of the Art Center recently.  It was in full bloom and blowing in the wind. I painted it very loose to suggest it waving back and forth.

FANCY FREE

I had the yen to paint butterflies but wanted to suggest them in a creative way. Butterflies when camouflaged in the forest become a mystery to locate, as is in this Diptych. Enjoy

 

EVENING FALLS

In this painting, I used Gary Chapmans technique of watercolor on canvas.  Gary did a demo for us at Bridgewater and his paintings turned out beautifull.  I'm happy with my results however, I had to add some light acrylic to brighten up the lights at the end.

Bridgewater Retreat- watercolor

There is so mush to paint at Bridgewater Retreat in Tweed Ontario, I didn't know where to begin.  I took several photos that I can refer to later on.  These two watercolors include the facade of our rustic accomodations. 

COAA Cambridge Show Expressions

 

"TRILLIUM WOODS"

 

This above watercolor painting will be shown at the
COAA    2013 Members Show

“EXPRESSIONS”

to be held at Cambridge Civic Centre (City Hall)
50 Dixon Street,
Cambridge N1R 8S1
May 1 - May 21
Exhibition will be open for the public to view the art Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8 pm,
and Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm .

ART is MUSIC

 

 

 

Another new creation, this one with a dual message. Study this carefully and you will see how these Islands and the foreground have a musical message.

MORNING SHIMMER

I created this acrylic painting to depict the variety of , colors reflecting and focus in and out, as the water shimmers. The sun is coming from the top, thus creating the ducks and grasses in shadow only.

I built this inukshuk while painting in British Columbia and thought I'd like to paint it sometime.  For some people it means "good Luck".  For me, it meant many hours of pleasure to paint with my acrylics, the "good Luck" could be a bonus though.

I can't believe my Last Post was in July.....

Its not that I haven't been busy painting, I lost track of my last post, and didn't think it had been that long ago.  I had planned to post once a month and will make more of an effort. 
In August I went to Gibsons B.C. and took a week long course from Micheal O'toole.  Here are some of the results.....

I am amazed at this new acrylic technique, and love the results.....

 

.....this painting also turned out amazing except that I'm a better artist than a photographer.... lol .......

Mosaic

I created this watercolor painting using the pouring method, and I 'm quite pleased with the results.  This method enables me to to keep loose as I tend to try to tighten my work and results in being overworked.  You can view "Mosaic" at the Ingersoll Creative Art Center, in the gift shop.
Next month I am pleased to attend a week long workshop in BC with Micheal O'toole. I intend to brush up on my acrylic skills and I love his work. Will keep you posted

PETALS 2012

On April 29th, the Ingersoll Creative Arts Center hosted the members show.  It included paintings, pottery, and fiber arts from several members.  Shown above is myself next to my watercolor named Petals.

SHROOM

I've been painting alot lately, and I haven't been posting.  I will get motivated and this is my first post of the year. I've proudly donated "shroom" to the Hot Art Auction.  Hope to see you there.