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Life Is An ‘Art

Phillips-Curran — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:37:22 +0000

Life is an art I always say and this exhibit takes a certain perspective on those words. Life is indeed, an art. In this series of paintings and a sculpture, I am exploring the symbol we use to designate our heart- our emotions of passion, love, grief and adoration. I use my … Read More

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Sound the retreat! (Artist’s retreat that is)

Phillips-Curran — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:26:29 +0000

We all need a little time away to rejuvenate our “creative selves”. In October of last year, I went to Newfoundland for a month long stay at Bareneed Studios on the Port de Grave peninsula. I had been planning the visit for a few years. I found some sweet inspiration there and … Read More

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finding community

Phillips-Curran — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:05:04 +0000

Its been a year now since I moved my life and art practice to Nova Scotia. It is starting to feel like home again. Until April 23rd I’m in a members show at ARCAC IN ArtsPlace Annapolis Royal, about 20 minutes from my hillside home. Check out the link here I lived … Read More

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in like a lion!

Phillips-Curran — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:55:58 +0000

Even though blankets of new fallen snow greet me here in southwestern Nova Scotia, part of me knows that spring is on its way. My rooster, Ziggy, vehemently tells me, often, throughout the day. His actions towards the hens is another clear indication that he is ‘thinking spring’. He stands and stares … Read More

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why do i paint?

Phillips-Curran — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:45:18 +0000

Why do I paint, history first
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Gallery 106 a pop up gallery in Arnprior Ont opens for NOV DEC

Phillips-Curran — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:10:31 +0000

New pop up Gallery in Arnprior Ontario Gallery106.ca… Read More

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Water

Phillips-Curran — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:17:38 +0000

watersides images painted in watercolour rendering the viewer to become calm… Read More

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Summer Breezes

Phillips-Curran — Wed, 23 May 2018 18:49:22 +0000

Recently I was commissioned to paint a landscape in my Local Colour series. Landscapes have long been a series of mine, first in watercolour and now I do more acrylic landscapes. This one is called Summer Breezes and I do hope the reason is obvious. It is in what we call landscape … Read More

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Riverstones

Phillips-Curran — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:53:52 +0000

Water is my most prevalent muse. I must admit even puddles entrance me… Like my life, it flows, rages, trickles, stagnates, surrounds any obstacle then continues on its journey. “Stones and Lilies” is a 22x 30 watercolour on paper mounted on 1.5″ deep cradleboard, ready to hang in your home. $975 plus … Read More

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light

Phillips-Curran — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 21:20:58 +0000

I am most inspired by light. My subject matter may change and shift, but light remains the constant. Sometimes it’s the light through the trees, or on a path, in a puddle. Other times it is the dappled light on a wall, a gate, a shutter, or a door. The contrast of … Read More

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