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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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newfoundland art trip

Phillips-Curran — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:33:23 +0000

Over the many years that I have been a practicing artist, patrons have helped by supporting my painting trips. My first trip was autumn to the Mont Tremblent area in Quebec. It was in the 80’s and a lovely little room was secured because of their support. I painted the ancient colourful … Read More

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life is an art 3

Phillips-Curran — Sun, 31 May 2020 12:20:37 +0000

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

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life is an art 1

Phillips-Curran — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:10:29 +0000

Life is indeed a work of art, for me, for you too? We gradually learn the dance, the ups the downs, the crowns and the thorns. As a teenager, I had gone to Buddist meditation sessions, and before that, had attended Quaker meetings (which involve several minutes of silence at each meeting). … Read More

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Black Water

Phillips-Curran — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:45:18 +0000

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

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A Ripple in time

Phillips-Curran — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:41:15 +0000

“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….

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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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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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The Importance of Art in Home Décor

Phillips-Curran — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 15:53:53 +0000

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

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