September

 Eddie is an irresistable subject..

 a block or two from home..

 sunrise...

 Suphur Springs park.a gem of a conservation area-and better still ..a walk in the midst of my work day..

  a new little painting..trying to loosen up a bit

deep dark

November has me feeling grey,dark,a little morose..gloomy.As the time dictates ..I am more on the inside looking out..dark in morning..dark at night.It is snowing outside in this ink black night ..but it lands and disappears into the soggy soil. I find myself thinking about the brightness of snow to come-and wishing it's arrival. My art is reflecting this sombre tone,and I rather like it..It's not sweet..or even hopeful ..it doesn't pretend to please..even a little (except me of course)

A personal art Journey to a not so faraway place

Distillery district
Burrito Boys..oh so yummy fare..I happened upon this little treasure of a restaurant by chance..what a find!
gorgeous blown glass
distillery building.fine architecture!

OCAD grad exhibit..the building has changed substantially from my 70's years there

A weekend visit to Toronto was stimulating and inspirational..It is important to step out of my comfortable little world now and then and explore ..On foot or transit all weekend gave me my experiences up close ..and I felt quite positive about my encounters with people and the youthful creative energy of Queen West and the wonderful art village called the Distillery District..Thanks to an artist friend from Toronto..I was able to partake in her Cafe Society art group..tour distillery galleries and enjoy a yummy meal/and satisfying conversation in the Mill street brewery there with a group of like/art minded people ..The beer was exceptionally good on a sunny afternoon..and the company was warm and envigorating..later an art opening of one of the Cafe artists downtown on Queen West added another layer of experience to the day ..more good chat..and then when the music level climbed higher to ear shattering decibels we bid farewell to the night....

altered August

rejuvinated reclaimed art...
atc series with fabric,vintage linen

a page from an altered book

The weather has shifted..dry as a bone (what an expression!) outside..cool nights..faded sunlight..August is ending..a sniff of Autumn in the air.The chickens are content (or so it seems) in their larger protected enclosure-and I continue to cut and paste and paint..my newer works

art class high

It gives me a new kind of energy and perspective teaching,guiding kids to play with art..explore their creative side. My mission is not perfection or learning a particular skill set..but in achieving confidence and joy with the process..They always rise to the occasion..

today..success

Well I managed to get to the studio and felt quite productive (after a pit stop to pick up a lovely distressed preloved pink wheel barrow at Habitat for humanity Restore..and some wood chips for garden at the city compost pit..must have been inspiration!

easily distracted

Lately Spring and new burgeoning growth have been on my mind..Discovering what might new on our property..what natural surprises may entice me outside..noticing some jaunty daffodils and buds on the clematis..hmmm. I am easily distracted here and it's probably a good thing that my studio is in town.

I f I can just get there..The threat of a rainshower may propel me away..

I have been working on a few new portrait paintings and have been considering new doll projects also..

more portraits and moo cards

A new mixed media series featuring children..This one is titled "Poor Betty" .
I felt he looked a little more charming with a bird on his head..
moo cards arrive in the mail..amazing!

a view from my studio..after clean-up..

beeswax or bust

I have been dabbling again with AtC'S AND beeswax..feeling full of whimsy so I tackled the wee fairies as my subject!