Sunday, May 31, 2009

"Poppies" 8 x 10 multimedia on panel

Having a love for many medias, and frequently needing to change how I work, thought this was a lovely bouquet to display! This is a combination piece of my watercolor, encaustic meshed in gold. All layers becoming one! I love how the colors seem to dance in the fire.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

My Studio

Firstly, I'd like to thank all of you who came out to our 1st show and demo! We had wonderful weather and a great crowd of guests. The artists did an amazing job and a good time was had by all!!! Thought this was a good day to show you my studio space. I absolutely love this room and use it daily along with my dining room at times when I'm doing multi media pieces. Some of the art work in here is completed and awaiting framing and others are in process. On the far left you will see part of a painting I've done called "Grassroots". It is acrylic on canvas. Well, the studio is empty, so one can only guess I'm probably in the garden, or out having a latte with a friend!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

"Sadie" 16 x 16 Oil on Canvas

"Sadie" Pronounced "Say - Dee" is here to greet you folks and remind you of the "Airdrie 7 Art Show and Demo, this Saturday, May 16th, at 27 Tucker Road, Airdrie, Alberta. Hope to see you there! Be sure to check out all the other amazing artists and their websites and blogs at www.airdrie7.blogspot.com

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

"Shadow and Friend"

The last few posts I've been wishing for you a pal or two. Shadow is our family Cockatiel and one of my buds. He loves to fly to the top of the cupboards and there he has a friend Roonie. Shadow is much more active than his friend and loves to sing for us. He also lands on our shoulders or head if you happen to be munching on popcorn or tacos. He loves our Bichon Shitzu and lands on her head too. Zoe doesn't mind and lets our bird chase her around on the floor. We should get that on America's Funniest Home Videos.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

" Two " Oil on Canvas 12 x 24


Last summer was a great time to do some oils. I love to get the brushes, palette knives and just go for it. I was really in the blue/green color scheme mode. The colors just feel so fresh and vibrant. Feels like Summer to me. This image could be you and a friend trying something new. For me it represents my mom and friends behind me in my journey, encourageing me to go for it. In other words, my cheerleading section of life. Hope you have one too!! Always better to go by "TWO"

" Transparent " 8 x 10 Encaustic on Panel

Transparent - This piece was made up of a couple different pieces. The under painting was finished last fall. I dug it out as we sometimes do and decide to rework them. I had completed the upper piece this past week and thought how fine they might look together and here we have the combined result.

"Beyond our Galaxy" 11 x 14 Mixed Media

I was desiring to do a few mixed media pieces this spring that were abstract in nature. These were so much fun, as there are so many layers and layers. The process was as much fun as the outcome.

"Two Buds" Smashed Tile Mosiac 12 x 16

Two Buds was a fun smashed tile mosiac piece that I completed a few years back. With lots of planning, gathering of tiles, smashing(the fun part) and carefully laying them out, you can walk away content with the process. I was able to do a few other that I may post at a later date. I wish you all at least one other Bud to celebrate you and life with!

" Tulips" 16 x 24 Encaustic on panel

Spring is in the air, and the first flowers we are bound to see are tulips. Enjoy them while they last. Even if you don't grow them in you're own garden, you can brighten up any room with a fresh purchased bouquet of these gems!!! Enjoy!

"Fly Away Home" 11 x 14 Encaustic on panel

Here we have another mixed media encaustic. Thought being Mother's Day week-end and all, this is a nice thought. Many of us now live away from our Mothers and wish we could all Fly Away Home to be there with them. My own mother is so special to me, that even if she wasn't my mother I would go out of my way to be friends with her!!! Its also her birthday on Mother's Day, and she had 12 children and took in everyone 's children, when they were going through tough times. My mom is my Hero, so hats off to you Mom! (and all the other moms out there on the planet who work so hard to make decent citzens, and make the world a much brighter place!!!!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

"Dignity" 5 x 5 Encaustic on panel

One of my new found loves is Encaustic. Encaustic means to "to burn in" The ancient Egyptians used to have their portraits done in it. It can be done using melted or cold waxes. It has surpassed the test of time and the artwork done in it have survived 2000 years! The Butterfly here reminds me of the gals of Airdrie 7, they are coming out in Dignity, Beauty and style to serve their community and bring the arts to a new level! Heres to the Ladies!

"Chez Nous" 24 x 36 Oil on Canvas


As a child, I loved to play in the forest on the east side of my family's home. "Chez Nous" is the French saying for "At our House". This serves as a reminder of childhood days!





"Expressions" 11 x 14 Mixed Media on Panel

This Mixed Media piece was born during Christmas Break. My family was out snowboarding and I returned to my studio and moulded, sculpted and painted, and "Voila" here you have the results of my Journey!

"New Scene" Watercolor

Here we have "New Scene" My first love was watercolors. I will always love how the water flows freely with a bit of coaching and you can transform a piece of paper into an amazing pice of art. This piece was done early this spring.

" Wind Blown" 6 x 8 Oil on Panel

Just a fun little piece of the meadow that you've walked in. Hope you enjoy it!

"Flower Bug" 6 x 8 Oil on Panel

A whimsy, cool ,flower friend fresh out of my imagination, You probably think one has too much time on one's hands to come up with a creature like this, but I do think he was worth it!

"Glow Bug" 6 x 8 Oil on Panel


For the love of Butterflys in the garden, this piece was done!

"Kermit" 6 x 8 Oil on Panel

O.K . so now I've dated myself to being around in this era of life. But who of you my age wouldn't admit to enjoying this guy on the tube. He was the character of our time!

"Juan" 6 x 8 Oil on Panel

Here we have Juan, I'm sure we all have felt like him a time or two in life. Lets face it life can throw you a curve ball, and thats when its good to maybe go down to the river and pray. It 'll make you're burdens lighter and then you are sure to have a better day! This is also inspired from travel to Mexico. How can you tell, The Sombrero perhaps, or is that a cactus on his head????

La Maison 6 x 8 Oil on Panel


La Maison is the French saying for "The House" Being of French descent, I've titled some of my work with French names. seems appropriate enough to me! I also love houses of every kind, chalets, cabins, castles, casas. This one reminds me of a shack we had on the farm I grew up on!

"Reminds Me of Asia" 6 x 8 Oil on Panel

The Title on this one says it all. Having been there in my travels, the feel, colors and scenery, well here is my view!

"Stampedes That Away" 6 x 8 Oil on Panel

Isn't she a hoot??? Proof that I've been living near the City that hosts the World's largest Stampede every summer!!! Get ready Calgary, here she comes!

"Until" 6 x 8 Oil on Panel


This piece brings peace and comfort. Often being content in life brings with it new doors and opportunities. So one can decide to be content "Until" the new door opens. Take delight in little things which can so often be the big things, a smile on a child's face, a walk in the park, coffee with a friend, a walk in the rain. Be content, Until.....

"River Run" 6 x 8 Oil on Panel


My next post will be a series of oils done on 6 x 8 panels. I've applied layers of gesso and then underpainted with acrylic. I've used brush on some and others were done with a palette knife only. I had such fun doing these and hope you enjoy them also. This piece is titled "River Run" I love the Rocky Mountains, which I am priveledged to live near and this piece brings back fond memories of time spent there.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009



Hi Everyone, Just wanted you to know about some exciting news happening here in Airdrie: I would like to introduce to you an amazing group of Brilliant and talented women whom I get the priveledge to work with in coming days!!!!!!!!!


AIRDRIE7 was created informally in response to a personal need for community, creativity and support. Almost the antithesis of the original Group of Seven, this groups consists of women, mothers, artists and their focus is not necessarily on the landscape but on their feelings and response to their immediate environment.Watch for events hosted by "AIRDRIE 7.

"http://www.airdrie7.blogspot.com/

COME TO OUR FIRST SHOW & SALE with Live Domenstrations
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
10am - 4pm
27 Tucker Road, Airdrie, AB