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
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
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
The curator of our church’s Inspired Arts Gallery has just hung a new show! “A Christian as Artist” features the work of sixteen artists. Each artist has also contributed a short written statement of how art and their practice of it is an expression of their faith and spirituality. Today I’m sharing my contribution to… Continue reading A Christian as Artist – exhibition
I have discovered a new watercolor instructor! Paul Clark was mentioned by many in a request for favorite teachers on the Watercolor Cards Facebook Group I'm a member of. I decided to check him out and found a great artist who has made hundreds of easy-to-follow videos, available on YouTube (link below). He even has… Continue reading Great watercolor instruction and some bridges
Excitement builds for our art club’s spring exhibition – now just two days away. This past week has also been a busy one with a birthday celebration, out-of-town guests, tonight a concert, and tomorrow lunch out! Anticipating this flurry of activity, I managed to do most of my sale prep before this week. Today I’ll… Continue reading Small Art
Our art club’s spring show and sale is just over a week away. I’ve been busy framing paintings, getting my small items ready for the bargain table, and sorting through cards. Today I’m going to share with you the paintings I’ll be taking to the show. "Forest Toes" and "Family Tree" These two 8x10” acrylic… Continue reading Show and Sell
On Tuesday members of our Port Kells Art Club delivered their paintings to the gallery. Yesterday our spring exhibition went live! The show runs from April 10 to May 22nd. You can view it in person in the second floor hallway gallery of the Langley Township Civic Centre, 20338 – 65th Ave., Langley B.C., during… Continue reading Club Exhibition
Through March and till mid-April the art gallery in our church features art that focuses on themes of Jesus’ passion. The exhibition is titled “Towards Victory.” On this Maundy Thursday of Holy Week, I'm sharing my contribution to the "Towards Victory" exhibition. *********** Artist Statement: My saddest Easter was the year I miscarried our unborn… Continue reading “Towards Victory” — art on the theme of Jesus’ Passion
I am a member of the Port Kells Art Club, a local art group which supports local artists with education and show opportunities. Through that group I’ve met many wonderful local artists, including Gail Aitchison. Gail Aitchison Gail is an accomplished and experienced artist. On top of organizing the sales for PKAC, she recently put… Continue reading Beautiful Variety
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