I may be slogging through the winter slush but I’m dreaming of springtime in beautiful Victoria, BC. These two miniature paintings are available at Peninsula Gallery in Sidney, BC.
Dreaming of Spring
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and all good things for 2017! Chilly January days mean hunkering down in the studio and exploring new ideas and planning for the year to come. The gray rain and muted landscape are beautiful for winter photo shoots, but mainly they serve an excuse to drink copious amounts of tea and be cozy in the studio.
I recently painted this little miniature as a nice reminder of warmer days and the sunshine colours of summer in BC.
“Birch Grove” (4 x 1.5 inches)
A Winter Walk…
This new mini “Winter Water” (4 x 1.5 inches small) was inspired by a frosty walk along the river in Maple Ridge BC. Painting winter scenes provides an interesting challenge and a nice change in palette, incorporating a surprising amount of Alizarin Crimson. This little painting is at Lantzville Art Gallery near Nanaimo, as part of their holiday show “I believe in Angels”.
Small Works Show at Gallery 8 on Salt Spring Island
I had such a good time on Friday evening at Gallery 8 on Salt Spring Island, enjoying great company and a fantastic collection of beautiful art rendered on a small scale. Paintings, sculpture, pottery and so much more can be seen over the next several weeks during the Christmas Exhibition of Small Works. I am delighted to be a part of this show, which runs from Friday November 25th to January 3rd, and hope you will stop by to see it if you are in the area!
Honey I Shrunk The Art!
Looking forward to participating in the annual “Honey I Shrunk The Art” small works show at Matzke Fine Art Gallery on Camano Island. The opening party and potluck is Nov 19 and the show continues to January 15!
Pumpkin Time!
For me, chilly October days in the Pacific Northwest means pumpkin time is here! Bring out the pumpkin pie, pumpkin drinks and pumpkin carving. I love Jack-O-Lantern season, marking the last vestiges of autumn and a time of eerie transformation as the landscape sheds it’s former glory and prepares for a well deserved winter rest.
I hope you will add your own artistic flair to this mischievous duo, happy colouring!
Click here to print out the colouring page: Pumpkin Patch
83 Years of Miniature Art
A few months ago I painted two tiny miniatures and put them in antique frames, then sent them off to the international miniature show presented by the MPSGS in Maryland, USA. I’m so pleased to share that they were accepted into the show and one of them was awarded Best In Realism. Participating in this historical show is truly an honour.
Here is a link to it if you’d like to see the wide range of miniature art in all of its tiny glory:
“It’s a Miniature World” art show opens this week in Lantzville
The Lantzville Art Gallery‘s new show “It’s a Miniature World” opens this week! The show will feature the artworks of several Vancouver Island artists, as well as 10 new miniature paintings I’ve just completed with a focus on local island landscape.
Please click on the link if you’d like more information. The show runs from Oct. 19th – Nov. 20th at the Lantzville Art Gallery, located at 7217 Lantzville Rd., just north of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 11am – 4pm.
Fall Colouring Page
Here is a drawing for autumn doodles and creative moments. One never knows when the need to colour something may strike… 🙂
Autumn is here!
“Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.” – William Cullen Bryant
For me, autumn comes comes with crisp morning air, golden afternoons and cozy evenings. And not infrequently, if you live on the west coast, a generous downpour of rain. It’s my favourite time of year, puddles and all, and my gumboots and camera are never far from hand.
Unexpected inspiration for the above painting came as I was on my way to somewhere else and I now stop to visit this little marshland whenever I pass by. Onward to new autumn adventures!
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