new stuff

Lucky me

I entered Max-5 Art competion I went on an Art related trip to Baie-StPaul and came back a changed woman. I tuggle constantly with my direction toward art. Often, I feel like stopping and thats where my mind has been these past few months.

Several blessed things happened

-First I had an opening at Curio Antiques where the kindness and support was overwhealming

Second My trip to Quebec --I was able to see great art and feel the love for it again

Thirdly-My inspiration ,new direction and approval from the judges -who awarded me first place with my painting"Damask" shown above

I'm ready to make art again!!!

Latest works

All works are sold except
for the sunflowers

Busy summer months

In these photos my latest series florals with a strie technique I've recently discovered

. I'm liking to do these very much.

Also a picture of a new found friend Ron Gravel and his companioin Nicole

You can see his art on my links in the side bar.

It was a pleasure to finally meet this artist which whom I've had contact via internet for some time now. A kind generous talented couple I wished they lived closer to me.

New paintings

Working really hard!!! -thats all I have to say :)

Not blogging much--but still painting

I've been dedicating a lot of time to research and teaching,but I have not neglected my own work.

Although I have neglected my blog :(

Here are some new paintings!!!

I'm still alive & painting

I have been working even though I've not been posting any pictures for my blogging friends.

I've been teaching a few classes a week. Teaching is a real joy. I love seeing people create something they really like and are proud of.

I am working on commissions most of the time.

January is a great time to do commission portraits-lots of time and no interruptions.

Painting #1-Thomas-36x40

#2-Bar Scene 36x40

#3-Stephanie & Alexandre 24x24

Gini

This was a commissioned portrait. I was unsure about the image to begin with ,but as I worked I discovered how to incorporate the knife and the brush in a way I hadn't before. It is so much fun. Thanks Gini , you've helped my art evolution process.

Lost at (see) again

Seems I have not posted ,but I assure you I have been painting. Only I feel my recent turnouts have been nothing short of crap!! So....today, I needed to produce for an upcoming auction and I wanted something good or better.. lets say.

I've come to realize that these artistic phases are periodic and frequent. Boredom leads thought --thought leads to experiment-experiment leads to one of two things Great discovery (about one in a million chance) or a feeling of not knowing what to do next....So, thats my plight of the month. What am I gonna do now!!

Lugwig & Sebastian

I've noticed that the music I listen to puts me in the rigiht place to create these paintings ..I'm grateful for that knowledge.

Bottom right-class demonstration 1hour 30 min
Top left-Commission almost done --I like this one It has mysterious lighting--both do

Fini

This morning

I took a break from my commission piece to create 2 smaller paintings for this weekend's day show at Curio Antiques Sunday-12-5 October 11

Day 2

I was scared to paint with palette knife over this ,but soooo glad I did now.

A few new commissions to get working on

I've about 4 commissions paintings to do. This morning I finally got started. I'll keep posting photos as the work progresses. Not sure which technique I'll use yet.

Meshing gold underpainting and palette knfe

Title" La pluie d'ete" 36x30 inches oil over acrylic

Busy Busy

I've been working harder these days I've another 2 day show planned at the INN THYME B&B

It's a beautiful place and a great location

Thanks guys for having me and inviting me back

New subject

Yesterday I was very lucky and got to photograph two beautiful ladies. I've been lacking inspiration because of lack of subject....So the art muse saw fit to send me a gift.

Thank you Shelley and Renee, I hope to do you both justice--

Also included in this post is a painting done for Marie Anderson a good friend of mine.

The painting is of a street scene in Paris which Marie was lucky to visit to take this pic-The photo is blurrier than the actual painting . I guess my photography skills need tuning

Sorry it took me so long to post a new blog entry -to my readers I apologize--you know who you are :)

Two new paintings in progress