Sunday, December 17, 2017

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!

Saturday, November 25, 2017

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.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

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!

Saturday, October 28, 2017

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.

Monday, October 9, 2017

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!

Saturday, September 9, 2017

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!

Sunday, July 30, 2017

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.

Sunday, June 11, 2017

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!

Saturday, May 27, 2017

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

Friday, April 21, 2017

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!

Sunday, March 19, 2017

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!

Sunday, February 26, 2017

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!