"Happy New Year to You!"

The clock is ticking and we are all anxious to see what the New Year will bring. Often we come into that year with great determination of what we need to do or will do to better our lives. Alot of times things come to our attention in the "Waiting Time" or the "Wait" period, at least that seems to be the way it works for me. New doors open and the mystery begins to unravel. So I encourage you to celebrate the New Year and do hope you are able to carve out some "Wait" time of your very own! Happy New Year Everyone! P.S. For those concerned about "Ticked Off Roonie" No worries, he will be around for another year. For you see he found out rather late in the game that it was the Turkey they were after, and not him!!!!!!! YEAH!

"Wait" 16 X 20 Oil on Canvas

Introduction to some Amazing Artists!

For those of you who enjoy my blog, I really think you would get soooooo much more out of checking out some other amazing blogs that I have discovered. I still feel so new at this blogging thing and still have to figure some computor stuff out like (Like adding gadgets, and adding to my bloglist......I must confess, my husband helps me here!) There are folks out there that have the most amazing blogs ever and their art is outstanding. Many more I would love to add to my bloglist when I figure this electronic stuff out. I am so not computor minded. (I just learned to forward on my email before Christmas so know you know how challenged I am) My kids laugh cause now I forward stuff that is good alot and confess to being a Forwarding Junkie! HELP!

So, I would like to introduce to you Kaileigh Semeniuk, a 13 year old artist whose blog is "Giving From what I have" She is an amazing individual and upcoming artist. Given her young age, you would think she is much older for the type of art she is producing. You go Kaileigh! Kaileigh also does some amazing media/video work. She Rocks! Her younger brother of 10 is now pumping out some amazing poetry. Maybe we will watch them publish a book together!

Then we have the Airdrie 7 gals, whom I encourage you to check out as they are sooooooo creative and wonderful! What a positive group of local women, who are all Leaders in more ways than one. Love you Bunches and then some!

This next one will blow you all away! We have Jazworks, out of New York, Jill Jaheer! Wow, Wow, Wow, I first saw her work at Veronica's house. It was a book that several artists were working on, a brainchild of Seth Apters, I believe! Unreal! So breathtaking, and filled with hours of creative joy, one cannot immagine the Beauty! Loved all the artists work in there but Jill's kept leaping out at me. Her website could keep you busy for the next year of your life and will take you on a trip around the world. Be inspired, then GO CREATE!

Times Past is a piece that I worked on a Winter Break. My family was out snowboarding for the day and so off to the Studio went I. Sipping on some hot tea, I began the process of scupting, shaping, carving, baking. My hands seem to love the feeling of the clay warming itself into shape. I was thinking of how the First people came to our land and then how the French pioneers came here. I've taken the artistic liberty of somewhat modernizing the clothing in which the French perhaps arrived. Sort of keeping the old and adding a bit of the new.

"Times Past" 11 X 14 Mixed Media on Panel

"Ticked Off Roonie" 7 X 7 Mixed Media

Chestnuts may not be the only things roasting on an open fire this season. This feathery friend has a bit of an attitude, as it knows the days are closing in on Christmas. Somehow word got out that a Roasting pan might be closing in on him. The clock is ticking, and the countdown has begun! Roonie might be making the Ultimate sacrafice to make sure you and yours enjoy Turkey with all the trimmings. He does want to remind you though, that his partner will need to spend the rest of the holidays making you eggnog. Eggnog lattes here we come! Merry Christmas Everyone!

"Ticked off Roonie" 7 X 7 Mixed Media

"Ticked Off Roonie" 7 X 7 Mixed Media

"Wishing all my Girlfriends a Merry Christmas!"

Girlfriends are just the greatest and make life so much more enjoyable. They've always got the kettle on and wish all of your weeds would be wildflowers! They've always looking out for you and have got your back covered too. To all the Girlfriends in my life, this ones for you! Merry Christmas, and I'm coming over so put that kettle on.

"GirlFriend" Mixed Media on canvas 12 X 36

Operation Rescue was a piece that I had done for a Birthing /Hut in Africa. One in eight mothers there die giving birth. In Canada one in 11,000 die this way. Big difference. This piece shows us a mother's life has been spared so she could indeed care for her child. This piece was donated to a "Cause" Auction and I am honored to have been a part of raising funds so women and children can live.

"Operation Rescue" Acrylic on Canvas 12 X 36

ShutterBug Gallery/CrossIron Mills Mall

For those of you interested in viewing my work just wanted to update you on my wall at ShutterBug. I've redesigned the wallspace with some of my newest work, abstracts, mixed medias and smaller pieces.

I've also been asked to display my work at "Just The Bakery" and "The White Raven" in Didsbury, Alberta. Karen at "Just The Bakery" has done such a fine job with a Heritage Home that used to be a Parsonage in town. She makes delicious lunches, coffee and breads and baking of all kinds. What a beautiful atmosphere! Cheryl at "The White Raven" has got some amazing, unique gifts, jewelery, French Hats, and furniture. Be sure to check places out for your Christmas pleasure!

"Altered Art Journal"