AGNES

THREE STAGES OF PAINTING AGNES

This past winter I went to a local farm and took photographs of the Scottish Highlander cows.  This cow had just given birth to a calf that same day.  I loved the expression on her face and the fact that icicles had formed on her fur/hair.  It was a very cold day, possibly -20 degrees,  her calf was shivering in the corner and I wondered if it would survive. Later, I found out the calf has survived and feel her mom merits being part of my collection, mostly due to this story.  

Paul Jackson Workshop

Last week I had the opportunity to take a three day workshop from the great Paul Jackson .
 www.pauljackson.com   Not only is he a great artist, but he is extremely entertaining with his stories and brought so much energy to the workshop. The following is my creation with the help of Paul.

REALM BELOW

This Friday May 16,  This painting will be showing among several others from Artist of Oxford Group  www.artistsofoxford.wordpress.com    at The Woodstock Art Gallery.  For more information go to the website  www.woodstockartgallery.ca  

REALM BELOW

by Deb Riopelle

12 x 16

watercolor on canvas

 My intent is to show that even in a small ecosystem there is wonderfull grandeur of creation making it majestic.  I chose to  paint this image to describe a phase of life into an aquatic kingdom .  The phase completes an entire circle.  Beginning with the the sunlight peering through the image creating photosynthesis for the plantlife.  Also, there is a bodily image as the head and arm shadowing over the surface to give a sense of higher power and creation. Then the tadpoles are feeding on the vegetation for nourishment. In the painting some tadpoles are swimming in a school and others are growing legs and their heads are beginning to develop.  At the end of the lifecycle a mature frog has developed.  Enjoy...

"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.