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!
This year I have enjoyed creating Christmas art. It started back in September with a painting for a Christmas card. The inspiration for this 4 x 6 inch watercolour was a stained glass creche made by a friend. Laid in a Manger - Mixed Media on Paper, 4 x 6 inches. Then in late September… Continue reading Christmas Art
Tomorrow is election day in our province. Have you had it with polls? I hope you have the patience for just one more. Duck Pond Morning - Watercolor, 9x12 inches Duck Pond Poll Crows are campaigningfor the abolition of eagles and hawks.Starlings are a pollster’s nightmarecan’t make up their minds about anything.Ducks hang around the… Continue reading Duck Pond Poll
This is the Thanksgiving weekend in Canada and it's not hard to be thankful! As I see and hear news from around the world, I am so grateful for the blessing of having been born in this beautiful, peaceful country. Yes, we have our problems, about which we do our share of complaining. But when… Continue reading Thanksgiving
I’ve been having a lot of fun, learning some new painting techniques from teacher extraordinaire Ali Kay! Last week I joined in on her Paint Week, where one of our projects was painting a pumpkin and sunflowers. That painting reminded me of an ode to a pumpkin I wrote a few years ago. I’m re-posting… Continue reading To Pumpkin
I’m sure you’ve heard of Emily Carr, one of Canada’s (and B.C.’s) most famous artists. Carr was born and lived for most of her life in Victoria, B.C. (December 13, 1871 – March 2, 1945). She painted in a loose Post-Impressionistic style, not unlike her contemporaries in the Group of Seven. Favourite subjects were B.C.… Continue reading Emily Carr As I Knew Her – review
Violet Nesdoly 