running out of time…
it wont be long now and the show will be over, come on over to our (virtual) house and see the work!… Read More
life is an art
watercolours to get cool… Read More
life is an art 3
Some of us are deep into our isolation. We are about to break free from the chrysalis of our time alone. Our world begins to open up after quarentine. My life has had self isolation as a theme for many years. I moved into a boarding house while I was in high … Read More
Black Water
For many years I have been painting images of water. It began at a stressful juncture of my life and I have used the images as a continuing challenge for creativity as well as mindfullness. Creating rythmic imagery has a calming effect on me, the artist. I can tell from feedback about … Read More
The Time it Takes
People often ask me how long a piece takes to create. these days I tell them almost 50 years, as long as I have been practicing my art. There is no clock in my studio. time takes on a different value here. It moves to its own drummer. I often put an … Read More
Organizing for creativity
My creative process begins long before it ‘appears’ in ‘real’ life. They say it takes 10,000 hours to become masterful at a skill. Some multitude of those hours are encoded in the thought processes that go on in the beginning, middle and end of creation. My studio is part of my home, … Read More
A Ripple in time
“Stones” This long-term series, done in watercolours is one of the mainstays of my art practice. There are endless permutations of the imagery I see when at watersides. I strive to bring to you, the magic of these river and lakesides. I could go on and on…but just take a look….
The Importance of Art in Home Décor
The importance of art in home décor cannot be underestimated. Art has the power to transform a space from drab to fab, instantly. Long ago cave dwellers decorated their walls with paintings. It’s human nature to want to express ourselves through art, and to have it surround us wherever we may be. … Read More