Imagine

Imagine

5x7"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #174 - Back to my colour book ... I used an analogous palette of red violet, violet and blue and mixed subtle value contrasts.  My goal was to achieve a dynamic and elusive blue composition but my use of purple took over.

Awaken

Awaken

11x14"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #173 - I deviated from my colour book for this painting and instead manipulated a photo that I had from Canmore. I like the turquoise in the mountains. I'm still not sure about the strong red line in the foreground ... I needed something to give the painting more depth. The red comes forward and thus, pushes everything else back.

Inspired Moments

Inspired Moments

6x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #172 - This colour scheme is called a multiple transparency palette. The colours are strong and remote - perhaps perfect for a fall landscape!

Choices

Choices

6x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #171 - I used a secondary triad for this painting. This was a tough one as I found myself always struggling to achieve more constrast. It is what it is ... that's my new saying when it comes to my painting.

Breathe

Breathe

6x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #170 - This colour palette illustrates the harmony of analogous colours, which conveys energy and warmth.

Divine Timing

Divine Timing

6x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #169 - Its time to start a new body of work for Beacon Original Art's Fall Exhibition and Sale. My goal is to complete around a dozen landscapes and my inspiration is coming from a book called, 2000 color combinations. The color combo for this painting was taken from the cover of the book.

Home on the Range #9

Home on the Range #9

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #168 - I was so disappointed!!!! I spent many hours painting this tractor. I really wanted to finish it for my spring show. It was two days before the show when I applied my resin. To my horror, something went wrong and it turned bumpy and as hard as rock very quickly. I spent one hour the next morning sanding the resin and then reapplied another coat. All looked good. Eight hours later I picked up my painting, admiring the shiny coat until it began to drip off the painting and down my hands. Again, I must have done something wrong. The painting is ruined as I am not able to remove the sticky coat that lies ALL OVER this painting ... thus, its off to painting heaven! So long little red one ....

Growth

Growth

10x20"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #167 - Another bad photo lol, however, I'm so happy that I reached my goal of completing 15 paintings for my spring show with Beacon Original Art on April 25th at the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Hall. I hope to see you there!

Find Your Centre

Find Your Centre

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #166 - I'm happy to have painted a purple lilac for my spring show. My photo of this painting is dark but I have no time to take another as I'm so busy getting ready for my show in two weeks at Beacon Original Art.

Quiet Mind

Quiet Mind

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #165 - I like the simplicity of this painting and the minimal colour.

Invoke

Invoke

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #164 - For some reason this painting gave me grief. Maybe I just needed a little break from painting every night. I got too caught up in the details .... not good!!!! Anyway, I finally called it quits and this is what I have. I like the "fur" on the flower's stem!

Ambassadors of Grace

Ambassadors of Grace

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #163 - I love the blue in this painting - its prussian blue. I think I'll start using it more.

Ready to Support

Ready to Support

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #162 - When ever I see daisies I always want to pull off the little white petals and say, "he loves me, he loves me not" ... even when they're in a painting.

Open Mind

Open Mind

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #161 - I like the turquoise in the this painting and the centre of the flower. I was surprised at how quickly the textured came together - it just kind of happened.

Open Mind

Open Mind

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #161 - I like the turquoise in the this painting and the centre of the flower. I was surprised at how quickly the textured came together - it just kind of happened.

Imagination

Imagination

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #160 - Well, painting lilacs did not become easier with this painting. I think I'm still in my head instead of using my intuition .... and with that statement, I think I've just stated my new learning journey. I started this blog approximately 5 years ago. During this time I've mostly been in my head every time I embark on a new painting, ie. "I've been thinking ... light, shadow, colour, composition, what do I see," and my painting has been very methodical. I think its time that I start making the shift to trust my intuition ... could this be my metaphor for life? I'll keep you posted!

Connect

Connect

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #159 - Lilacs are very hard to paint! I have another one on the go right now - perhaps I'll learn some tricks! Stay tuned ...

Ignite Grace

Ignite Grace

16x16"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #158 - I have to say that I like this painting. I like the details in the petals and the perspective of the flower.

Strength

Strength

16x16"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #157 - I was looking forward to painting this picture because this flower is so pretty. Its from one of the gardens at the Stratford Festival.

Devotion

Devotion

16x16"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #156 - Well, I finished my rose painting! I've noticed that I'm becoming a faster painter. It's about time ....

Go Within

Go Within

12x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #155 - The last of my lilies. The set of three looks nice together. On to roses ...

Care

Care

12x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #154 - I thought I'd try this flower in multiple colours. Another one for my spring show.

Believe

Believe

12x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #153 - First painting of 2015! This painting came together very quickly ... maybe I'm getting faster. Oh joy!!! I've started my body of work for Beacon Original Art's spring show.

Home on the Range #8

Home on the Range #8

6x6"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #152 - This piece was also commissioned. I like the red wood and the grass in the foreground.

Home on the Range #7

Home on the Range #7

6x6"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #151 - This was a commissioned piece and the first time I had ever painted wood (as far as I can remember). I like the broken glass in the windows.

From Canmore with Love

From Canmore with Love
14x18"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #150 - This paint began while attending a conference in Canmore. I walked by a colleague of mine who said, "Can I have that painting?" I had worked with Diane for the past four years on the Fine Arts Council of the Alberta Teachers Association. Diane is a gem - the thought of her makes me smile! I looked at her and said, "Yes, the painting is yours." I took the painting home and completed it with my trade mark patterns in the foreground. I used words to describe the experiences I had with Diane while spending a night out with her in Canmore.

1958 Edsel

1958 Edsel

5x7"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #149 - Another gem found in the fields of southern Ontario. The interior was cream leather with gold piping! It was for sale ... I debated whether or not to include the for sale sign in the painting.

1962 Chrysler Imperial

1962 Chrysler Imperial

5x7"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #148 - I saw this gem while out on a walk. Chris, the owner caught me taking photos. I think I may have to paint the tail lights as well as they were stunning.

Tuckered Out (Home on the Range #6)

Tuckered Out

6x6"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #147 - I found this truck nestled in the trees in someone's yard while I was out for a walk. I don't think it has been driven in years! A nice little addition to the collection.

Home on the Range #5

Home on the Range #5

6x6" 

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting # 146 - Another truck to paint thanks to my colleague Ken who provided me with the photo. I like it and continue to be surprised at how difficult these little guys are to paint!

Dance With Grace

Dance With Grace

12x12"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #145 - Again, this painting was inspired from a photograph from Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. I used Photoshop to enhance colours and tried to create a "sparkle"! I think I almost "got it"!

Seen Its Day

Seen Its Day

6x6"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #144 - My niece sent me this photo of this beat up old tractor. The perspective of the photograph is excellent - well done Katie!! I like the painting - its fun.

Step Into the Light

Step Into the Light

12x24"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #143 - This painting was from a photo I had taken while visiting Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. I used a Photoshop app to enhance the colours and then played them up a bit more with paint.

Simple Pleasures

Simple Pleasures

12x24"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #142 - My niece took the reference photo for this painting while we were on an Alaskan cruise. I'm happy with my trees and I really like the pop of orange in the background.

Abundance

Abundance

10x20"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #141 - This painting comes as a surprise to me. I say that because it didn't come from my brain - it just emerged from me. I used a reference photo that I had taken from Stratford, Ontario but the photo was entirely green. I like the red .... I think (:

Home on the Range 3

Home on the Range 3

6x6"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #140 - Who knew that trucks were so hard to paint! Thanks again to my colleague Ken for the photo - keep them coming!

Divinity Within

Divinity Within

18x24"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #139 - I enjoyed painting this landscape - I think it shows. I noticed that my marks are expressive. There seems to be a lot of energy in this painting... it must be my inner self because that wasn't my intention.

Home on the Range #2

Home on the Range #2

6x6"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #138 - Well, I do like the end result but boy oh boy was this tractor difficult for me to paint. From the angle of the tires to the details in the engine - I think my eyes "hurt" after this one! I like the pipe and the blue can!

Watch

Watch

10x10"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #137 - This is my final example for the Revive project. Here I've used analogous colours instead of primary colours like my previous example. The "grace" card I chose was "watch" and thus, I incorporated this word by using  zentangle patterns in each letter.

Reflections

Reflections

6x6"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting # 135 - My colleague gave me a picture of Gull Lake. I used its best features - sky, lake and trees, to create this little painting of a warm summer day.

Home on the Range #1

Home on the Range #1

6x6"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #135 - This was a fun painting to complete, however, all of those angles were tough! Thanks to my colleague Ken who provided me with the picture.

Alberta Thaw

Alberta Thaw
24x36"

Acrylic on Canvas

Painting #134 - This painting is inspired by another one of my colleague's photographs. I think I'm in the painting stage of trying to go tight so that I can go "loose." Yes, its a very traditional painting. I feel I need to go here so that I can get to the place of going loose with lots of colour.... I need to understand the realistic landscape before I move on to a more exciting imaginary landscape (I think!!).

Key Goals

Key Goals
10X10"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #133 - Another painting example for the wellness group.

Primary Goals

Primary Goals

10x10"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #132 - Another project for the wellness group, which uses primary colours and line designs.

Within My Light

Within My Light

10x10"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #131 - Just experimenting with painting projects that I could do with adults in a wellness group.

With Love

With Love

16x16"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #130 - Those flower petals were quite challenging!

Daisy Cluster

Daisy Cluster

16x16"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #129 - I'm not sure why, but this painting was challenging. I wanted to add colour instead of grey for shadows but the painting aways felt like something was missing. I needed a painting partner for this project!

Petuna Shower

Petuna Shower

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #128 - The rain drops were a bit challenging and I'm still not happy with them - I'll try them again in another painting. I like the colour palette.

Shade-loving

Shade-loving

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #127 - I'm finally starting to get faster at painting these little guys! I like the bold colour palette of this painting.

True Alberta

True Alberta

36x48"

Acrylic on Canvas

Painting #126 - A colleague of mine took a beautiful photograph of this landscape. I wanted to see if I could capture the beauty of the landscape in paint that he did with his photograph. In the end, I like his photograph better, however, I developed more skills in the area of atmospheric perspective through this endeavour.