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When the Ocean Paused for me.
Imagine sitting on an island in the Bay of Fundy, perched high on a rocky cliff. Below you waves crash against rocks, eroding the edge of the island just a… Read more
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Painting Wild Asters
This last month my morning walk through the village and lanes is dotted with clumps of asters growing in the ditches. They are shades of lilac, purple and a few… Read more
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Painting with Gel and Paint Markers
I love to try out new materials. I just discovered Liquitex’s Paint Markers and I am so excited to try them out. They contain high quality acrylic paint in a… Read more
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Visit Paint the Town in Annapolis Royal – Aug 17 & 18
Check out Paint the Town in Annapolis Royal this weekend. It is the largest annual gathering of open-air painters and artists in Nova Scotia! I’ll be painting at the Historic… Read more
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Heat Wave Painting
Recently during an unusual heat wave here on the East Coast of Canada, I painted this small painting that is just 8″ x 10″. I love this little jug –… Read more
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The Ripple Effect of Showing Your Art
You know how it is. Sometimes you plan one thing and it leads to another which leads to still another. The action of putting together a show of my paintings… Read more
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Painting Lupins
Two weeks ago I was interviewed for the Halifax newspaper “Chronicle Herald”. They ran a piece on Bear River focused on the culture and small town revival in Nova Scotia. The… Read more
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Falling Blossoms
We’ve had several days of rain here in Bear River and everything is lush. The leaves are still that pale green that spring brings. I sat in the studio today… Read more
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My Pop-up Art Show
February was a month of amazing opportunities and discoveries — especially with regard to my art career. I had a solo art show in Bear River. The collection of recent… Read more