"Trillium woods" is being auctioned at the "A River Runs Through Us " event

I've donated "Trillium Woods" to help raise funds during this event.  Now is your chance to own a Deb Riopelle original Acrylic painting.  For more information go to  www.opalalliance.ca

"A RIVER RUNS THROUGH US"

April 26th, 2014

Ingersoll District Memorial Arena, 97 Mutual St. South

ANGUS, AGNESS, AND THE HUNGRY CALVES

These Scottish Highland cows are being raised at a farm near Delhi Ontario, it was a brisk Sunday afternoon, about -20 celsius when I toured and took pictures.  Their hair protects them from the harsh cold winters hence the icicles that have formed.  These three watercolors are the result of my day trip. 

The Estate

On February 8 I visited Cuba for the second time. I created this sketch as a momento of my vacation.

BRRRRR its cold outside

To coincide with the frigid weather, I thought I'd post this.  The wind is missing, BRRRRRR

ZENDA LINE MENNONITE FREE RANGE CHICKENS

Don't these chickens look happy, foraging for natural foods, wing flapping, dust bathing and all the time moving in a natural environment without any restriction? You can view my Acrylic painting at The Station Art Center in Tillsonburg.

WINTER RAYS by Deb Riopelle

Looking at this Acrylic I feel the heat from the sun's rays at sunset.  The heat is creating a hard crust on top of the snow and soon the rabbits will not longer leave footprints. Beware not to put away your mitts and hat it is still a long winter.

MASSAGE IN A BOTTLE

This acrylic painting is currently being displayed in my massage therapist waiting room.  She had a huge bare wall and I offered to paint something calm and relaxing to suit the room décor.

 

 

ART AT THE INN

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.