Busy, Busy

Lots to do with family and house but must get into making some art today! Hope everyone enjoyed the new works. I intend to keep going in that direction and in fact have 2 raw unstretched canvasses ready to go and some ideas floating about in my brain. Spring seems to be breaking through in the North land and that brings up urges for plien aire painting and more. Looking forward to the Brush and Palette show(2,3,4) and to Lambeth Art show in April(23,24,25). 

Thanks to those who have been reviewing the blog and sending comments--much appreciated! Trying to develop more work and getting organized for the Brush and Palette Show and Sale at the Bryon Library, London on April 2,3,4. Hope to see friends and interested visitors there.

The Latest and Greatest

Finally, some new images for my fans to view. I know it took awhile, but I was waiting for these to be stretched and photographed. This is some of my latest work and the one at the bottom (Boats Along the River) will be on display at the Brush and Palette show April 2,3,4 2009 at the Byron Library. 

Untitled - Part of the new Chaos series 

also untitled and part of Chaos series 

Boats Along the River 

Sorry no new pictures!

I have been so busy with getting ready for Woodstock Art Gallery Art Rental Show and the Art Exchange Miniature Show in London that pictures for the blog haven't happened.  Also I am waiting for some new pieces that are being framed so I can feature them on the site. Heard this week that my work has been accepted to the London Visual Fringe, happening at the Arts Project, London Ontario in mid June. Add to that the Brush and Palette Club show at the end of March and the Lambeth Art Assoc.( I am a new member-hurray!!) show some time in April I think this is going to be a busy spring. I will try for new photos in bout a week.

Welcome to a New Year

A new series has developed from the Chaos painting--up to 8 pictures now. All will be about 24x26 inches when stretched. All seem to have something to do with creation, evoulution, chaos or peace. Looks good and will see how things develop. I am the Art Rental Artist of the month for Feb. in Woodstock Art Gallery in Woodstock, Ontario. If you are nearby, drop in and look at the landing half way up the stairs --you will find about 6 of my works on view. Their hour are usually noon to five pm.  New pictures will be on the blog soon.

Chaos

Here is a sample of something new I'm trying. Working on raw canvas and using lots of mediums plus poured paint. I think this may develop into a new theme for me. See you in the new year! 

Christmas

Very busy right now with family stuff--probably won't find time to post any new pictures till after Christmas. Happy Holidays to all.

Something New

Something new - these pictures have been done using a brayer and liquid acrylics. A major influence would be the Sifton Bog in London. I am enjoying this new method and will continue experimenting. 

Gallery Painting Group Show

Hi everyone,  Here is an update on the Gallery Painting Group Show. It would appear to have been very successful with a number of sales and quite a few visitors despite lots of snow and ice. All members were happy with the show and the site and many visitors were impressed by the quality of the works and skillful hanging of the show. Many thanks to all who helped!! Hope to post some new photos in a couple of days so keep watching this site.

Still working

Well very busy with the Gallery Painting Group show organization. Everything seems to be coming together with only minor frustrations. If you are from London or visiting on Nov 20-22 come to the Show and Sale at the Bryon Library--all work by 30 plus artists was done on site in the great outdoors. Hope to see you there.

The River Thames

The River Bank, Gibbons Park

Here's one of the pieces that will be in the Gallery Painting Group show November 20-22 at the Byron Library. Trip out West was good and inspirational. Lots of work for the show if you're in London, drop by! 

latest updates as of Sept 21, 2008

Hi Am getting ready to head out to Vancouver for a couple of weeks-hope to get some good reference materials for future works. Also looking forward to the Gallery Painting Groups upcoming show in London, On in Nov.

Check out the new photos (as promised)!

Art Focus 2008 at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Ontario - my corner

Purple Cow - collage and acrylics 

The Bad Lands, North Dakota - acrylics 

Under the Greenwood Tree - acrylic and collage (new technique studied this summer at the Haliburton School of the Arts) 

News from mother of 3

Hi been busy travelling all over the North of Ontario and up to Quebec City. I plan to take some new pictures of the latest paintings and posting them soon. Watch out for new art.

Trees in Summer Sunlight

Another example of on site work, acrylic on paper.

The Tree House of Dreams

This work won an Award of Merit at the 2002 Gallery in the Grove Juried Art Exhibition, Bright's Grove, Ontario. It is one of my first mixed media pieces.

The China Trade

Trade development in the 17th century Britain brought tea to the people and the ensuing need for teapots, cups, etc. for enjoying the ritual of 'taking tea' . Here in this mixed media piece I commemorate this moment in history.

The Car in Winter

The damaged tail light of this Chrysler high lights the fun of Canadian Winters.

Take a Chair, Matisse

With thanks to Matisse, this piece also celebrates both his and my interest in the colour and texture of fabrics.

Nursery Land

Nursery Land is a mixed media piece on six separate canvases. The work includes many clippings from magazines as well as garage sale finds such as the childrens records.