After several months of book reviews here on the blog, I’m getting back to art. In the last while I’ve been revisiting watercolour. That revisit is pretty natural, as watercolour is easier than acrylic to set up and clean up. When my time to make art is limited, it’s the perfect medium! The “Just Keys”… Continue reading Back to Watercolour
When a 9.1 Earthquake Shakes Your World “Early in 2011 I started feeling a sense of impending change. It was a vague feeling that I couldn’t quite identify but it was persistent and unsettling … As the weeks passed, my sense of change only grew stronger. I couldn’t shake the feeling that our lives were… Continue reading In the Event – review
Sons of Adamah by C.M. Genton In the science fiction novel Sons of Adamah, author Catherine Genton weaves a spell-binding tale of the future. The story begins when we meet John Macabee Jr. In an isolation tower on the planet Andropida. He has been placed there by the colony’s leadership to await a decision on… Continue reading Sons of Adamah – review & author interview
Earlier this year the review editor of Christian Courier contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing a poetry book. I jumped at the chance! Below is my review of You Are A Sacred Place, also currently online at Christian Courier. You Are a Sacred Place – Visual Poems for Living in… Continue reading You Are a Sacred Place (review)
In a few days we’ll be at the halfway point of 2025. How is that even possible? The older I get, the more time seems to pass at warp speed! June has been full. Church activities and commitments keep us busy and focused. We’ve been enjoying end-of-semester activities like BBQs, potlucks, and volunteer thank-yous along… Continue reading Halfway through 2025!
I can’t believe that we’re almost into June! But the tree blossoms are fading while the daisies and wild roses pop out — proof positive that we’re well into spring here in the Lower Mainland of BC. Art-wise it’s been a busy two months. During much of April I was preparing for our art club’s… Continue reading Looking back on April and most of May
In March the Spring season makes her slow debut in our part of the world. The art I created in March reflects that beautiful season. Here are some of the Spring-inspired art pieces I created in March. “Daffodils” - Acrylic on wood panel (7.75 x 7.75 x .25 inches). I loved painting this with Ali… Continue reading March Art
February 2025 is history! It seemed to go by so quickly, probably because It was busy. Every year our local art supply business (Opus Art Supplies) puts out a challenge to create something every day (#OpusDailyPractice). I’ve taken up that challenge several times and this year I joined again. The prompts this year were an… Continue reading February’s art challenge
Happy New Year - a month and a bit late! I’ve been a bit preoccupied - thus the lateness in getting the blog going. The year began with sadness as we celebrated the life of my dear brother, who passed at the end of 2024. Through most of January I’ve been caught up with planning… Continue reading Reviewing January 2025
Well, we have arrived at Christmas Eve. Can you believe it?! This year has sped by so quickly. My theory on the seeming fleetingness of time for me is that hours spent painting feel like minutes. I get into paints and brushes and lose track of time. I’m sure it’s that way for you too,… Continue reading Merry Christmas!
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