Journal

June 7, 2017

Monoprinting with Acrylics

This last month or so I’ve explored combining monoprinting with painting and collage. A ‘monoprint’ is a one-time image painted or rolled onto a surface and then transferred (printed) onto… Read more
May 12, 2017

Gearing up for the Opening of the Art and Gardening Season in Bear River.

I’ve been enjoying the euphoric aftermath that comes from a successful art show – the result of a winter of intensive painting. The accomplishment of a completed project is a good feeling, don’t… Read more
April 20, 2017

Great Opening and Painting Demos

This week is busy in the best way possible. The art show opening was amazing. It was great to share my paintings with interested art lovers, artists and collectors. 5 6… Read more
April 18, 2017

My Floral Paintings on Display in Bear River, Nova Scotia

Images and stories of flowers from my exhibition of paintings at Bear River Artworks Gallery, 1913 Clementsvale Road, Bear River NS. April 15 – 23, 2017. Daily 1 –… Read more
April 18, 2017

My Rural Landscape Paintings on Display in Nova Scotia

Here are images of my current exhibition of paintings at Bear River Artworks Gallery, 1913 Clementsvale Road, Bear River NS. April 15 – 23, 2017. Daily 1 – 4pm Paintings… Read more
April 9, 2017

The Tough Paint Job – Naming the Baby

My exhibition in Bear River opens in 6 days and I’m finishing up edges of paintings and varnishing and putting the wiring on the backs of the canvases. (Thank you… Read more
April 3, 2017

Sketch Everything, Everywhere and all the time

I may hang a few ‘last century’ paintings and drawings of mine at my upcoming exhibition. I want to show viewers where I started from. This afternoon I rooted through… Read more
March 25, 2017

Art School Grad vs Self-Taught : 6 Ways to Design your own Painting Path

Many self-taught artists who I have met, both on and off-line are apologetic about not having gone to art school. They don’t see themselves as legitimate or ‘real’ artists. Some are… Read more
March 17, 2017

10 Ways Why Your Camera is As Important as Your Brushes and Paint

I usually carry my camera with me wherever I go. It is my visual assistant, my organizer and my memory. I can’t stress enough the importance of organizing your photos.… Read more
March 11, 2017

The Journey and Process in Life and Painting

I paint because I’m in love with my subject and I am delighted by the process of applying colour to a blank surface. In the book Art and Fear the… Read more