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 (: