Summer Works (In Progress)

“Summer Works (In Progress)” is the theme at the gallery right now. I am working hard this summer, using a newfound creative fire to keep on paintin’. A steady stream of a few new series has kept me busy this summer. Right now there are watercolours of fabulous dancing shadows on the … Read More

the seasons

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

change of pace

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

I can see clearly

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

bermuda light

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

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

selling art

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

rock pool

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

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