"Grisaille Tulips" 11 X 14 Acrylic on Canvas

A couple of weeks ago I took a workshop with Karen Makowski, down at Calgary School of Art. What a great class that Karen is teaching. She is an amazing artist and a real gem of an instructor. Personally, I enjoyed her fun spirit, and calm nature. These Tulips were her subject, and I loved her choice. Several artists took the workshop, did the same subject and it was wonderful to see the different styles come out. Thanks Karen for a wonderful day with you!

"Highlights of my Career"

People sometimes ask me what some of the most memorable moments as an artist would be. I think all creative moments are memorable and for different reasons. As an artist, I love living the creative life and bringing it with me wherever I go. I've had the opportunity to travel and meet the most amazing people. Some of the latest highlights for me include the following:

2009 - Founding Member of Airdrie 7

2008 - Guest Artist, Nunavet, Arctic Canada

2008 - Bergen Art Auction, Calgary, Alberta

2007 - Guest Artist, 3 African Kings, Calgary, Alberta

"Down by The Bay" 11 x 14 Oil on Canvas

What do you do on an night when you just can't sleep? You paint! So this is what I did. Why toss and turn when you can be creative instead. When returning to bed after my creative venture, I slept and maybe even dreamt, that this is what I saw "Down By the Bay"

"Squared Up" 9 X 12 Oil on Panel

This piece is a just because one. No real story to it. Sometimes I just get the urge to get the oils out and play. As it turns out I even like the imperfection of the pattern. Recently I've purchased some oil pencils and looking forward to trying these out soon.

"Untitled" 36 X 48 Mixed Media on Canvas

For those of you who noticed a few posts back, that I had started to work on a larger piece with a watercolor flow to it. As it sat in my studio awaiting my return, it clearly called for more color and adventure. Mixed Media here we come! All of us have dreams, and dreams do come true. With alot of hard work, gratitude and passion, you are sure to notice this too! To all the dreamers out there, this one is for you!

"New Song" 24 x 30 Oil on Canvas

I have to admit, I love this funky Chicken! Loved how vibrant the colors turned out and I can almost hear her sing her "New Song" as she steps out on center stage! Off to the Art Auction block she went.

"Prince Charming" Oil on Canvas

It seems that Roonies and Sunflowers are always on call for me to paint! With a folk twist, here is Prince Charming coming out of the barn to show off his true colors. This piece was donated for an Art Auction.

"Pink Slipper" 5 x 7 Oil on Panel

For all the Ballerinas out there and for the love of dance, was Pink Slipper created.

"Sunflower" 18 x 24 Watercolor on Canvas

This Sunflower was an experiment with watercolor on canvas. It was donated to the Bergen Art Auction, last summer. Now some lovely folks have it in their living room!

"Untitled" 36 X 48 Acrylic on Canvas

Loving watercolors like I do, at times I work acrylics in like manner. Just love the wet, drippy, effects you get on canvas too! Not quite sure if this one is done. I'm liking the look but deciding if I'll go darker in some areas. At times I'll let a piece sit a while and then get the urge one day to go back and work on it more. Other times someone will walk in my studio and declare "Its Done" This can and ussually is a great blessing as I can tend to overwork some pieces.

"Highways" 5 X 7 Mixed Media

Highways is a mixed media piece that I worked on along with others. It is framed in a green leather frame that I felt complimented the work. Its sometimes fun to work on smaller pieces. I love to switch it up a bit and go from larger to smaller work at times, and then back to large again. Something happens to the creative flow when you stretch yourself in this way.