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.

Monday, October 9, 2023

All Jazzed Up

 

All Jazzed Up - 18x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #325 - I like the pop of blue in the upper corners.

Standing on Common Ground

 

Standing on Common Ground - 18x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #324 - I like the foreground in this one.

Chinook Winds


 Chinook Winds - 18x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #323 - Just playing with this one ... I like some of the movement.

Sunbreak

 

Sunbreak - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #322 - I reworked the top left-hand corner many times but forgot to retake a picture of its completion.

Morning Sky

 

Morning Sky - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #321 - I'm still trying to perfect the form of my trees and make my paintings glow.

Gathering Memories


 Gathering Memories - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #320 - I like the lines from the trees connecting to the sky.

Wind Watcher

 

Wind Watcher - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #319 - I had a lot of fun creating this painting. I love the loose background.

Friday, December 30, 2022

Shimmering Dawn

Shimmering Dawn - 12x3" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #318 - I'm still trying to perfect the form of my trees and make my paintings glow.
 

Go Withiin

Go Within - 36x6" Acrylic on Board

Painting #317 - A fun painting for a friend who is always giving to others!
 

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Devnie Power

 

Devine Power - 24x6" Mixed Media on Board

Painting #316 - Lots of fun playing with colour!