They say time flies when you are having fun, these days are whipping by at a breakneck speed. This winter I was in Bermuda for a month of sun-warmed painting. Work flows easier when the days are unfettered by the concerns of everyday life and your only mission is to paint. I’ve … Read More
It’s gear changing time again. I am almost finished painting the season’s cache of productions. “The Way of the World” goes on stage at the National Art Centre on Monday. I will have a touch-up call and then it will be opening night! So, now I will be gearing up for our … Read More
Mostly, I can see clearly now. The return of my sight continues to amaze me and I am so grateful I did not realize how scary it was for an artist such as myself to be in the process of going blind….I am glad for vision again. This month I am painting … Read More
After over three years of poor vision, as a result of an iris melanoma tumor in my eye, I have my sight back! Modern medicine is to be congratulated! I can see again. Colour has returned as well, I had not realized I had lost it. How have I been painting all … Read More
Bermudifulllll The transition from the cold blue light of a Canadian winter to the warm yellow light of Bermuda is, well, heartwarming. For me, Bermuda is all about the light. It is a palette of warmth. I use my cool blue for contrast, to accentuate the warmth. I am indeed enchanted by … Read More
The Snow Show is the latest National Arts Centre production. Its a play about the time the Thames froze…1605 I think… The best part was doing a 10 foot by 20 foot map of London circa 1605. It is detailed and a wonderful image on unbleached cotton. It is sewn up to … Read More
Ah, the vagaries of weather can once again be blamed for a poor showing at an art sale. (Its always good to have a handy excuse why art is not selling. It’s an easy choice, there are so many opportunities to gather excuses too!) Selling one’s own art is an art. Your … Read More
Several months ago now, I produced a 4 foot by 8-foot painting of a rock pool, on canvas. It is for Art Floor a company that produces high end, practically indestructible, floor panels. You can read about it in the Ottawa Citizen article on Saturday, November 17, 2007. Here’s the link http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/homes/story.html?id=2f99c25c-1773-4dd7-8803-5886812bd55d. … Read More
Well, a new play at the NAC so I was just in doing the paint touchups. The set had travelled from Toronto and had also spent time in storage, so it needed a bit of TLC. That’s why I am here. Now it looks as fresh as the day it was conceived, … Read More
Well, all is said and done as far as paint goes. The set for Falstaff at the National arts Centre in Ottawa is up, on stage and tech week is in full swing. I was in for the paint call, where touch ups and adjustments top the set are made, a last … Read More