Well-Being II

 

Well-Being II - 10x10" - Mixed Media on Birch Panel

Painting #288 - This painting was commissioned from a member of our Indigenous team at the Calgary Board of Education. The original piece was very similar and was created as a collaborative effort with our team.

Renewing Relationships

 

Renewing Relationships - 14x11" - Mixed Media on Birch Panel

Painting # 287 - Dr. Betty Bastien (2016) states, “To understand the present we must understand the past” (p. 9). Thus, my learning journey begins with the creation of this painting honouring the original occupants of Treaty 7 territory. My reference photo was taken at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park where Treaty 7 was signed in 1877. Simultaneously, I’ve been reading, listening and watching to learn more about land acknowledgements, colonialism and the ongoing legal and socioeconomic impacts of treaties on Indigenous communities. Understanding our shared history is a positive step to renewing relationships between Indigenous peoples and other Canadians. Knowing the truth can foster respect and a desire to move forward together to encourage strong families, healthy communities and vibrant cultures, all which contribute to a stronger Canada for everyone. 

ATA Reference: Education is our Buffalo - A Teacher's Resource for First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education in Alberta.

This Bed is on Fire

This Bed is on Fire - 8x8" Mixed Media on Birch Panel

Painting #286 - Fun piece commissioned as a Christmas gift depicting a couple's warm memory of a song they use to sing together.

Mommeli Summer 2020

Mommeli Summer 2020

Mixed Media on Board

12 x 6"

Painting #285 - After a wonderful holiday I just had to paint mom to ease my feelings of missing her!

Changes

Changes

36 x 12"

Mixed Media on Board

 Painting #284 - Last one in this exploration.

Inviting Spaces

Inviting Spaces

36 x 12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #283 - Still exploring colour and wanting to keep my painting in the lighter values.

Spiritual Warmth

Spiritual Warmth

36 x 6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #282 - Still playing with the primary colours. 

Expressions of Grace

 Expressions of Grace

36 x 6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #281 - Just fooling around with the primary colours.

Release

Release

30 x 6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #280 - I just wanted to "let go" and play with materials. There's gold leaf and collaged paper in this painting. It reminds me of my Klimt days!

Well-Being

10 x 8"

Mixed Media on Board

Paining #279 - The CBE Indigenous Education Team gathered electronically to create this visual of what Indigenous Well-Being looks like to each of us. I depicted four traditional medicines: rosehips, prairie sage, sweetgrass and wolf willow. The visual of the roots, sprout and full bloom of each plant reminds us of the cycle of life. Each seed must be nurtured to reach full maturity and share its gifts. A sweetgrass braid is wrapped around to symbolize protection.

Our team is sharing this with schools, students, families and the greater community and invite you to do the same. It will also serve as a foundational touchstone for our renewed CBE Indigenous Education Strategy.

Faith

Faith

8x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #278 - This is a beautiful spot near my parent's home just outside of Owen Sound, Ontario. When surrounded by nature, all my troubles melt away and I'm reminded that a better tomorrow is possible.

Peace

Peace

6x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #277 - Wow, it just hit me, 277 is a lot of paintings lol. This is a landscape painting of a beautiful spot close to my parent's house just outside of Owen Sound. I always feel at peace when my husband and I go for our morning walk to this spot.