Saturday, May 10, 2025

Evergreen Serenity

 

Evergreen Serenity - 18x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #345 - Still working on achieving contrast. I want my paintings to glow.

Remembering Your Light

 

Remembering Your Light - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #344 - I painted this tree portrait on the year anniversary of my brother's death. I really miss him.

Sunday, January 12, 2025

Rooted in Colour

 

Rooted in Colour - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #343 - I tried to capture a sunset sky that I saw in the autumn. The sky was glowing. I wish I could get the same glow as I see in the sky.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Pulled in Different Directions

 

Pulled in Different Directions - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #342 - More experimenting with colour and abstract elements to add interest.

A Seasonal Moment

 

A Seasonal Moment - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #341 - Experimenting with colour and design choices to add some abstract elements to the painting.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Fulfilling Life's Purpose

 

Fulfilling Life's Purpose - 9x7" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #340 - Still trying to achieve beauty, depth, interest by laying transparent paints and using my opaques appropriately. This painting was inspired by a photo that my nephew Nolan took. He's brilliant!

Morning Stretch

 

Morning Stretch - 24x24" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #339 - I'm playing around with layering techniques, trying to achieve more light by using opaque and transparent paint. I have a long way to go!

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Rainbow Floss

 

Rainbow Floss - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #338 - Creating a little softer piece for the mini-master piece Stampede art gallery.

Frozen Treat

 

Frozen Treat - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #337 - Creating some vibrant pieces for the mini-master piece Stampede art gallery.

Berry Delicious

 

Berry Delicious - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #336 - Creating some vibrant pieces for the mini-master piece Stampede art gallery.

Orange Crush

 

Orange Crush - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #335 - Another snow painting to practice my technique.

Monday, April 1, 2024

Strawberry Freezie

 

Strawberry Freezie - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #334 - My first snow painting post David Langevin's course. I need to complete a bigger painting to really try out the techniques that I was taught.

The Right Direction

 

The Right Direction - 20x40" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #333 - I started this painting before David Langevin's course but couldn't undo what had already been done. If I could, I would redo the water and rocks.

Winter Departing

Winter Departing - 11x14" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #332 - Still trying out new techniques from David Langevin's course. I need a lot of practice!
 

Moving Forward

Moving Forward - 11x14" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #331 - I'm trying out new techniques from David Langevin's course. I don't think I was very successful but it's all a part of the learning process.

Lemom Pop

Lemon Pop - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting # 330 - Another tree portrait inspired by the Calgary Stampede's midway foods.
 

Peach Shake

Peach Shake - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #329 - Inspired by midway treats.
 

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Stampede Snow Cone

 

Stampede Snow Cone - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #328 - Inspired by the icy snow cones we see people enjoying on the midway.

Caramel Apple

 

Caramel Apple - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #327 - Another tree portrait inspired by the Calgary Stampede's midway food.

Cotton Candy

 

Cotton Candy - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting # 326 - This painting was inspired by the Calgary Stampede's midway food. I hope to participate in the Mini-Master Piece gallery again at the 2024 Stampede.