Pathway to the Elbow River

Pathway to the Elbow River

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #246 - It sure is a lot easier to create a painting from a photograph. Usually, I create my landscapes from memory and feeling but I had a reference photo for this piece. This painting is my last for 2017 and marks my 30th piece of the year! Whew, I didn't think I was going to meet that goal this year. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Looking West

Looking West

12x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #245 - I always use molding paste when I paint coniferous trees and I honestly didn't know if I could paint one without it! I'm happy with my result.

Sparkles Along the Bow River

Sparkles Along the Bow River

12x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #244 - I didn't plan on painting my tree this way, however, this is what I got. I like the addition of rhinestones in the piece. The whole painting lights up when the sun hits it!

Banks of the Bow River

Banks of the Bow River

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #243 - I really enjoyed painting the river bank in this piece. I like the design of the three distinct areas in the foreground: the underground, the water and shadows, and the bank.

Inspired Moments

Inspired Moments

10x10"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #242 - I thought I'd paint a bit bigger this time. I like the loose strokes in the background, however, I'm still struggling with my foreground deciduous trees. These will have to do for now.

Stay Connected

Stay Connected

5x7"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #241 - I'm continuing with my tiny landscape paintings and enjoying the feeling of expressive mark making!

Miracles

Miracles

5x7

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #240 - I like this little gem! The ochre and purple compliment each other nicely. On to my next small piece ... Which colour scheme shall I choose next?

Take the Leap

Take the Leap

5x7"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #239 - I'm continuing with my small paintings. I used an analogous colour scheme of blue, green and purple. I like the roots in the foreground and continue to enjoy the freedom I feel while painting these small pieces.

Time to Rest

Time to Rest

6x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #238 - I'm painting a few small pieces as they are good for gifts. I enjoyed the freedom I felt doing this painting ... perhaps because of its size??

Memories

Memories

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #237 - I was playing around with inks and this is a photo transfer of the same piece I did on watercolour paper (which I like better). I have great memories of New Hamburg's fall fair when I was I kid and that's what I tried to capture.

Winter's Upon Us

Winter's Upon Us

30x10"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #236 - I began this painting when the weather started to change and a cold chill was in the air. The snow hadn't come but I knew it was on our doorstep!

Gift of Grace

Gift of Grace

6x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #235 - This was a commissioned piece and was a lot of fun to do because I knew the person it was for. Today is her birthday and I feel that she is a gift of grace to our world.

Magnificent Soul

Magnificent Soul

16x40"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #234 - In this painting I wanted to capture the beauty of the land as the season changed. Autumn is a colourful time of year and an inspiration for me.

True Alberta - Redo

True Alberta - Redo

36x48

Mixed Media on Canvas

Again, I added so branches and leaves in the foreground, which provides more interest and depth to the painting.

Alberta Thaw - Redo

Alberta Thaw - Redo

24x36"

Mixed Media on Canvas

I decided to paint some bush branches in the foreground. I think it gives the painting more depth.

The In Crowd - Redo

The In Crowd - Redo

40x40"

Mixed Media on Canvas

I decided to change a few of my paintings that have been in my inventory for a while. In this painting I added some warm coloured leaves to represent the change of season. I also added some "jewels" - their shine really catches my eye!

A Child is Born

A Child is Born

60x40"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #233 - This was a commissioned piece, which really pushed me because of its size and "trying to get it right" for my clients. Unfortunately, I didn't get a good photo before it went to its new home!

Untitled

After the Rain

24x48"

Mixed Media on Canvas

Painting #232 - I don't think this painting is finished. I'm experimenting with skies because I have a commissioned sky painting. I struggle with leaving the canvas so "simple" ... why do I want to see more? I like the calmness presented here but a part of me is saying, "so what?". I need help ...

Hot Summer Night

Hot Summer Night

10x20"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #231 - Noticing that I love the turquoise and orange colour combination.

Ready to Work

Ready to Work

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #230 - I'm participating in a show called Cultivation of Art at Vales Greenhouse in Black Diamond from June 23-25th. I thought my body of work should include a tractor. These little red guys are hard to find so I used an existing picture I had that was taken by a colleague. Hope to see you at the show!

Autumn Rush

Autumn Rush

12x24"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #229 - I simply wanted to capture the colours of autumn in a landscape. I'm still experimenting with different styles of tree foliage and haven't captured a style I love ... yet!

Spring Alarm

Spring Alarm

10x20"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #228 - I wanted to capture the first moments of spring when bits of lime green begin to appear. I don't think I captured that but I like the bold colours in the foreground.

Acts of Creation

Acts of Creation

6x20"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #227 - I just wanted to try something different. It was difficult to integrate the girl's face into the landscape but I'm happy with the turn out. Its different - different is good, right? lol

Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine

16x40"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #226 - There are many layers of fabric, gold leaf and paint in the background of this painting. Finished just in time for tomorrow's show at Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Avenue NE, Calgary from 10-4. Hope to see you there!

Shake it Off

Shake it Off

30x10"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #225 - I learned a new way to provide texture to my trees in this painting. I think I like this one! The tree is shaking off the last bits of snow.

Spring Forward

Spring Forward

30x10"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #224 - I learned a new technique with the trees in the background. I was able to keep the foliage loose using a gel medium. Now I need to practice to perfect it!

Baby Its Cold Outside

Baby Its Cold Outside

12x24"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #223 - Need I say more? It was a very snowy and cold winter in Calgary!

Palatable Prada

Palatable Prada

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #222 - Another little purse purchased on holidays in Saint Thomas.

Affordable Burberry

Affordable Burberry

6x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #221 - This little purse was hard to paint. I think its because my canvas was so small. My sister-in-law Kay and I bonded over this purse in Puerto Rico!

Fall's Fever

Fall's Fever

16x48"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #220 - I just started painting this landscape without any prior ideas/concepts. This is where I ended up .... I'm not sure if I'm finished or not. I haven't added the resin so there's time to change or add things. Please share any suggestions .... if I had a following, my request might be useful lol!

Autumn Feast

Autumn Feast

11x14"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #219 - Well, its been a busy fall and I didn't paint as many paintings as I hoped to. This will be my last for the 2016 year ... Happy Holidays!!

Alberta's Heartbeat

Alberta's Heartbeat

16x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #218 - This is the last painting from my course. This one will also be published with a poem. What I've learned is that clouds are very, very hard to paint!!

Looking West

Looking West

20x6"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #217 - Another sky painting from my course. This time I incorporated my Haiku poem in the foreground of my painting.

Relinquish

Relinquish

12x9"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #216 - Another one of my sky paintings from my Alberta Skies course. This one will be published along with its poem.

Trust

Trust

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #215 - I've recently joined a course called, Alberta Skies, Metaphors and Similes through paint, prose, print and poetry. My first assignment was to investigate skies and then write a story about a sky. I wrote a poem ... which may be exhibited at a later date.

Got My Eye on You

Got My Eye on You

6x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #214 - Meet Harvey!!! He's the greatest little cat in the world. He belongs to a colleague of mine and we get to cat-sit him once in a while. Luck us!

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

6x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #213 - Well, these big birds are just every where in Alberta so I thought I'd paint one. As we all know, they are scavengers so I thought I'd put a little something in its mouth!

Sky-Liners

Sky-Liners

16x48"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #212 - This painting's title was inspired by a Louis L'amour novel called the Sky-Liners and all the trees I saw while driving from Alberta to Ontario this summer. I read the novel out loud to my parents and husband as we drove from one province to the next. It made the time fun!

Truth

Truth

10x20"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #211 - I was drawn to this colour scheme and upon the completion of the painting I realized it had an aboriginal feel to it. I decided that this painting will mark the beginning of me learning more about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Checkered Lilies 2

Checkered Lilies 2

18x18"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #210 - My husband thought it would be a good idea to paint this composition again because I've had many people inquire about the former painting of it that was sold. So, here it is. I noticed that my drawing skills are improving because I was able to draw the composition rather quickly.

Comfort

Comfort

8x8"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #209 - I just wanted to explore painting leaves. I like the ones in the far upper right hand corner. I'll continue this work into the fall.

Cottage Cattails

Cottage Cattails

6x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #208 - I saw these cattails while walking along the Avon River in Stratford Ontario. I had big ideas for paintings these beautiful plants, however, I'm glad I did this small study first. I don't think this subject matter lends itself to a larger painting ... or maybe it does but what could I use for the "wow" factor?

Body Mind Spirit

Body Mind Spirit

11x14"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #207 - I just returned from holidays last week and haven't painted in so long! My family and I drove from Alberta to Ontario and this painting represents some of the trees and rock I saw while driving along Lake Superior.

Lens of Grace

Lens of Grace

16x40"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #206 - My previous painting lead me to explore creating trees in a new way. I recently read that painting is really about where you are in the moment and discovering new insights along the way. I continue to find joy in colour relationships. The complementaries used in this painting may make it a bit bold for some people. I haven't lived with it long enough to know whether or not I like it yet.

Following Intuition

Following Intuition

6x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #205 - This tree portrait depicts a grade nine student who I have taught for several years. She is self-regulated but more than that she has "grit". I can picture her in my minds eye and what I see is a person who keeps going and going. She never quits despite the fact that her projects may not turn out. Her passion for the arts enable her to persevere and find success.
 

Open to Abundance

Open to Abundance

6x12"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #204 - I'm just playing around with colour and shape. I think the colours in my middle ground are too dark in value, however, it is what it is.

Intention with Action

Intention with Action

6x20"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #203 - This tree portrait depicts another self-regulated grade nine student that I teach. The words "courage" and "talent" come to mind when I think of her. She is a gifted artist who is always open to learning new skills and giving back to the community.

Look for Clues

Look for Clues

6x20"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #202 - This tree portrait depicts another self-regulated grade nine student of mine. The words "humble" and "present" come to mind when I think of her. She is an intelligent, gentle, and gracious young lady who is always eager to learn.

Action with Faith

Action with Faith

6x20"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #201 - This tree portrait depicts a self-regulated grade nine student of mine. When I think of her the words "growth" and "energetic" come to mind. She is a passionate student who constantly wears a big smile and is always ready to learn.

Autumn's Celebration

Autumn's Celebration

12x24"

Mixed Media on Board

Painting #200 - Yay me! I've painted 200 paintings since I started this blog. I'm still investigating landscapes because they still don't come easy ... and the natural landscape is a beautiful subject to paint.