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
A few years ago, when my interest in art revived, I decided to include making art a part of my daily routine. I purchased hard-bound sketch books at Michaels with paper sturdy enough to withstand watercolour—not ideal but they served the purpose. I now have four of those books, chock full of daily art (and… Continue reading “Great Blue Heron” and “Robin’s Listing”
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
One of my quandaries as a novice artist is to discover my style, or put another way, to recognize and develop my voice. After about five years of working at this art thing, I’m still feeling my way. Loose is in. I’ve tried painting loose, but my loose paintings never succeed. Impressionism and expressionism retain… Continue reading Mary Pratt: A Love Affair with Vision – review
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
One of my favourite scarves, 2019 sketch. Wear a Scarf Wear a scarf with memorysweat-cloth of ancient RomeChinese army neckerchiefsilk mask in cockpit fume. Wear a scarf that’s beautifulcashmere, pashmina, silkwoven or embroideredin gold or silver gilt. Wear a scarf that’s versatilestole over evening gownshawl covering for the time of prayerpouch for your little one.… Continue reading Wear a Scarf
As a book person, I’m always delighted when I find interesting new art books. Last week, when an art instructor mentioned the Loomis method of drawing faces, I did a quick search and found Successful Drawing by Andrew Loomis. Loomis’s book is the most detailed instruction on drawing correct perspective that I’ve found. His explanation… Continue reading Wisdom from Andrew Loomis
Today my account at Acrylic University lost a lot of weight! As of this date, I no longer have access to their painting video riches in the Journey, the Library, the Archives etc. It is with sadness that I say farewell to this chapter of my art journey (though I still have access to the… Continue reading On my own
My one-year subscription to Acrylic University has expired. In a few days I will no longer have access to their stash of wonderful instructional videos and live classes. So I’m back to improving my painting knowledge and skills using the tried and true method that I’ve used before: BOOKS! One such I’m currently reading is… Continue reading The Landscape Painter’s Workbook – review
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