Diana Bullock Alternatives in Art

Happy Monday

2012-01-30T12:44:00.002-05:00

So I know this is not what most people think of when they think Monday but after the last 4 weeks of stuff, aggravating, stressful, alright sometimes !*@# I am embracing this week with positive thoughts....it is going to be a good week! I am grateful that all of this is just stuff that can be dealt with and not life altering but enough already.

I am bonding with my new to me car .... we are getting in sync... zoom zoom.

Went and picked up paintings from the DEBUT show in Markham. It was a great show and I was happy to be a part of it.

Two of my paintings are still at the Municipal Offices of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville until the end of March. We are getting positive feedback for this show so if you are in the little town of Stouffville stop by ...... details in previous post.

Starting to prepare for the Lemonville annual show...stay tuned.

HAPPY MONDAY!

Debut

2012-01-21T19:31:00.001-05:00

Nature's Opus

Don't miss this great exhibition....
Debut.... Markham Theatre.....
Last week of the show.
Great art.

My painting in this exhibition.
Details in previous post.

Exhibitions

2012-01-13T10:27:00.001-05:00

I am part of two exhibitions in January and will be at both openings. Hope to see you.

Canada Post Artistic?

2012-01-13T09:57:00.001-05:00

Getting into a far better space after last week....starting to feel more like myself... not 100%, still a very nervous driver but time will make that better.

Canada Post's holiday art!

Here is a picture of a card and envelope that I received .... I have not touched or altered it. Who knew that Canada Post had an artistic side, the stylized tear, exactly angled to reflect the curve in the tree. Very funny!

Happy New Year

2012-01-07T17:24:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year
I know I am a little late but this year had a rough start for me.

All is well now....my car isn't....happens when someone decides to turn left on a red, right in front of you as your traveling through an intersection. Very grateful that no one was hurt....glasses were a bit smushed but now repaired. Six people involved, no injuries except for the cars so it was a good day. Looking for a new vehicle!

I haven't felt much like creating but am very excited about two shows that I am participating in this month.... Details here

Stay tuned, I have a story about Canada Post and their artistic side...............

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T22:27:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas

to all

Oh Christmas Tree December 2011

and Happy Holidays

Remembering

2011-12-19T07:14:00.000-05:00

This is suppose to be a joyous time of year, regardless of your beliefs. The world tells you you are happy.

For people dealing with loss whether it is new or old it can also be very challenging and sometimes overwhelming.

Remembering all of the people in my life both friends and family who are no longer here in body, but still in my heart.

Exhibition

2011-12-17T21:29:00.008-05:00

Floral Fanatasy

Forest Sunbeams

Gulf Coast Sunset I

Twelve of my paintings are hanging in the Cornerhouse Restaurant in downtown Stouffville.

The Cornerhouse is one of the sponsors of the Stouffville Studio Tour and they generously showcase a Tour artist every month.

These are a few of the paintings in the show.

Workshop

2011-11-29T21:37:00.000-05:00

I will be conducting a workshop at the Japanese Cultural Centre this Saturday. Information is here. Should be good.

Singing Ink

2011-11-18T10:15:00.005-05:00

Sumi-e Artists of Canada presents Singing Ink:

Here are 2 of the paintings I will be putting in the show.

I will be demonstrating Sumi-e on Sunday at 1 pm

Great show .... hope you can stop by

Three's Company

The Wave

Lest we forget

2011-11-11T11:33:00.005-05:00

Remembering all who fought and lost their lives, remembering all who came home.

With gratitude, I remember my grandfather in law who fought and was wounded at the Somme in WW 1, my father in law who drove trucks in WW 2 through liberated Europe and who could never speak about what he saw.

My parents, both still very active, served... my father in the Merchant Marines up and down the Atlantic Coast and my mother in the Womens Division of the Air Force, stationed on the west coast watching for enemy planes. I was fortunate to go to a reunion of these women a few years ago .... what a group, how young they were during the war and how young at heart they were at the reunion, all of them well into their 80's.

To all our veterans from all the wars thank you!
Let our future be filled be peace.

November

2011-11-08T17:47:00.002-05:00

So the time has changed back to standard and it is awfully dark out at 5.30! We are enjoying nice warm weather so that is a bonus.

I have a commission of Sumi-e fish that is working well. Always a challenge to take a commission ... never sure if you are going to be able to be successful.

Getting ready for the next show....Singing Ink: An Exhibition of Oriental Brush Painting.

Details are here and on this invitation.

If your in the area stop by...it is always a great show.

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T08:28:00.001-04:00

It is the end of October....where does the time go!

I have to get some paintings done for the next show "Singing Ink" presented by the Sumi-e Artists of Canada November 19th and 20th.

Time to get the brush working!

Studio Tour 2011

2011-10-17T09:14:00.002-04:00

regrouping and resting!

Studio Tour 2011 is history. A fantastic weekend with record crowds....rainy, windy weather didn't stop anyone from attending. Lots of new and familiar faces. Time to regroup and rest. Now the fun part putting the house back together!

Day1

2011-10-15T20:00:00.003-04:00

Day 1 of the tour was fantastic! Many new and familiar faces. Looking forward to tomorrow.

Your invited

2011-10-13T15:14:00.001-04:00

Come and see our new work this weekend 10 am to 5 pm.
Three generations at our studio location! Studio # 11
Maps at www.stouffvillestudiotour.com
Hope to see you.

Another painting

2011-10-11T08:30:00.002-04:00

Behind the Mask

Another new painting for the show.

This one has its name!

I sometimes find this the most challenging part of the process .... often a painting's name seems to be obvious, like it is destined to have that name ... other times nothing seems quite appropriate. This was an obvious one.

New work

2011-10-08T22:40:00.003-04:00

Busy days getting ready for the Studio Tour....managed to spend time outside on such a beautiful day. More like summer than October...if only it would last...I love warm weather!

watercolour batik

acrylic

Here are a few of the new paintings that will be on display next week. No names yet!

Demonstrating October 1st

2011-10-02T19:18:00.000-04:00

Lots of fun demonstrating at Latcham Gallery.
Two successful Sumi-e paintings!

Culture Days in Stouffville

2011-09-28T20:37:00.000-04:00

I will be demonstrating at the Latcham Gallery, Stouffville as part of Culture Days. Stop by and say hello between 11 am and 1 pm.

10 years later

2011-09-11T23:38:00.001-04:00

Very moving day remembering 10 years ago the events that changed the world. No politics just thinking of all those people who were just going about their business doing their jobs and lost their lives.

This was a tribute in Tempe Arizona. An 8 foot flag for every person lost on that day with a little of their personal story. The 8th year this has been done!

The other one

2011-09-02T08:39:00.005-04:00

My other painting in the show ....

Views from the Moraine

2011-08-31T19:58:00.000-04:00

Two of my paintings are in the Lemonville Group of Artists "Views from the Moraine" at the Latcham Gallery Stouffville starting tomorrow. I will also be demontrating on October 1st in the lobby of the Gallery. More details later. Here is one of the paintings "Roots". It is painted on an area map from the 1880's with all the farms marked.

Watercolours

2011-08-23T17:43:00.003-04:00

Summer's Heart

I love to paint in watercolours. They are unpredictable and fun. I am attending a watercolour workshop in September and I decided that it was time to flex the watercolour muscles. Trouble is it has obviously been a long, long time. I am rusty!

Spent a week in frustrations but finally have got a few things that are workable. I am relatively happy with this one although it is a little "pretty". At least I don't feel like I have forgotten how to paint!

Your invited

2011-08-17T17:26:00.001-04:00

Everyone is invted to a show I am participating in at the Latcham Gallery in Stouffville.

It has been several years in the making so I am very excited.

Please join us!

All Done

2011-08-03T15:59:00.001-04:00

Just put the final touches on my two paintings for the Lemonville Group of Artists exhibition at the Latcham Gallery, Stouffville September 3rd to October 15th. This exhibition has taken over 2 years to pull everything together so it is very exciting. Stay tuned for more details.

Resting

2011-07-19T16:37:00.000-04:00

Show at the McKay is now over. Thanks to everyone who came by. It was fun and we are definitely thinking about a repeat.
Have stored all my paintings [not an easy feat], resting for a few days then on to new works!
And by the way it is hot enough out for me [a heat wave in the little town of Stouffville] and yes I do like it!

Newest work

2011-07-08T13:59:00.006-04:00

New work.....might be in the show next week!
Drop by and see!

Everyone's invited

2011-07-03T19:51:00.002-04:00

Come to our show
in beautiful historic downtown Unionville Ontario.

The venue is the McKay Art Centre

Fred Varley’s artistic legacy in Markham continues at the McKay Art Centre. The historic Kathleen McKay/Salem Eckhardt house has been recently restored to its original splendour. The house dates to the 1840's and was the home of Frederick Horsman Varley during the last 12 years of his life. In his studio on the lower level of the house, Varley created various portraits and landscapes inspired by the surrounding area.

Hope to see you!

19 on the Park

2011-06-23T17:29:00.003-04:00

Hanging now at 19 on the Park in downtown Stouffville are works from the Lemonville Group of Artists.

September Morn

Early Morn

These two of my paintings are included. Stop by and have a look.
They will be on display until July 19th .... over the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-19T20:48:00.002-04:00

Happy day to my Dad....90 years young this past week and doing great!

Hope everyone had a good day.

Website

2011-06-11T14:07:00.000-04:00

Have just finished a new design for the website. I am very happy with the results. Still have some updating to do but have a look www.alternativesinart.ca

Too soon

2011-05-25T13:24:00.000-04:00

So I spoke too soon. My great success with one painting led me to other thoughts or visions of how I wanted my next paintings to look. Trouble is on the technical side....how to get a very large copy of something. I finally figured it out but it has taken me over a week. GRRRRRR.
I did attend a great workshop about book making. Made a really neat hardcover book. I will definitely be making more!

New work

2011-05-16T20:02:00.000-04:00

Can't garden in this continuous cold rain. Where are the spring temperatures!
Spent the day painting with great success. Can hardly wait until I can get back at it tomorrow.
Nice feeling when things are working out.

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T20:34:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day to all. Hope everyone had as great of a day as I did.

Thank you

2011-05-03T20:38:00.001-04:00

Thank you to everyone who came to the show on the weekend. Great show, great crowds, reasonable weather. Taking a rest today!
This is how we looked before the doors opened.

All ready

2011-04-29T21:34:00.001-04:00

Paintings are all hung and we are ready for the 18th Annual Lemonville Show tomorrow and Sunday. Great show so don't miss it. Over 200 paintings from 18 different artists.

Lemonville Community Centre,

13453 McCowan Rd,

Stouffville Ontario,

10 am to 5 pm both days.

The weather should be good so it will be a great weekend for a drive in the country.

Another painting

2011-04-28T16:32:00.000-04:00

Mr Peabody

One more for the show
www.LemonvilleGroupofArtists.com

2011-04-27T20:32:00.000-04:00

Early Morn

Another painting that will be in the show this weekend.

Getting Ready

2011-04-26T12:59:00.010-04:00

Summer Story

White Coneflowers II

Show this weekend. Lemonville Group of Artists

These are 2 of the paintings I will have in the show.
Stop by and say hello!

60

2011-04-20T16:08:00.000-04:00

Happy 60th Anniversary to my parents today.

It's back

2011-04-18T12:32:00.000-04:00

Winter.....it's back in Southern Ontario. Snow, cold, wind chills. Last year this time over 20 c this year 0 c.....enough said

What?????

2011-04-16T16:40:00.001-04:00

Okay, so clearly I spoke too soon. I apologize. It must be my jinx on things. Spring has disappeared. A cold, rainy, cold, flurries tonight weekend in suburban Stouffville.

I am not complaining just observing.....where is spring?

Spring

2011-04-12T08:25:00.002-04:00

The crisis in Japan continues. Please click here here for the information about the free paintings that I am giving away. I am in awe of the support of this project. Thank you, the people of Japan thank you!

I do believe in enjoying every moment, life goes on in spite of tragedy.

It is a beautiful sunny day in southern Ontario. I think it is safe to say Spring is here! I saw my first robin on the weekend and there is a tulip peeking up in my front garden.

Stay tuned. Getting ready for the Lemonville Group of Artists show.

Japan

2011-04-05T16:16:00.004-04:00

Things do not sound like they are getting any better in Japan. Imagine not having your identification, worrying about radiation, where your loved ones are, if they are even alive. This is so overwhelming on so many levels.
I have 5 Ensō paintings still available for free, the watercolour painting is no longer available. Read the following posts for the details how you can obtain your choice.

Thank you for your support.

For Japan continuing

2011-03-24T20:01:00.036-04:00

Thank you for the support....over $550.00 has been raised for the Canadian Red Cross Japan relief. Amazing!

I have a few more Ensō paintings and that are available under the same conditions as the previous post. Ensō number 1 is still available from the first post.

The people of Japan still need our help.

Thank you again!

Ensō 7- no longer available

Ensō 8

Ensō 9

Ensō 10

Ensō 11 - no longer available

Ensō 12 -no longer available

For Japanese relief

2011-03-18T20:16:00.039-04:00

The devastation in Japan is so overwhelming for all of us. I have a plan that hopefully will raise money.

Have a look at these Ensō paintings. Ensō means circle in Japanese. They are acrylic paint on white paper 8 inches by 5 1/2 inches with gold and silver flecks signed with my chop or seal.

I will give one you one of these paintings, your choice, if you send me confirmation of a minimum donation of $20.00 to the Canadian Red Cross Japan/Earthquake Asia-Pacific Tsunami.

Here's how to donate:

Click here: Canadian Red Cross to donate online. Forward me the confirmation artbydiana(at)gmail(dot)com

Donate one of the other ways outlined on the Red Cross site, let me know which painting you would like and I will put a hold on it for you until you can get the confirmation to me.

Already donated? Great! Send me the confirmation and I will send you your choice of painting.

This is first-come, first-serve basis, so please don't delay.

Also I have one watercolour and ink painting [8 inches x 10 inches] that I will give to the first person who wants it and sends me a confirmation for a $50.00 minimum donation.

Ensō paintings, one stroke, one moment in time.
For Japan: one moment on Friday March 11 that changed everything.

Ensō 1

Ensō 2 - no longer available

Ensō 3 - no longer available

Ensō 4 - no longer available

Ensō 5 - no longer available

Ensō 6 -no longer available

Watercolour and Ink painting -no longer available

So Sad

2011-03-11T16:03:00.002-05:00

Flowers for Japan

Today has been a very sad day....I can't even imagine living through a 9.0 earthquake. Thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan and anyone who has someone they are concerned about. This was today's work.

New website

2011-03-04T14:52:00.000-05:00

The Lemonville Group of Artists 18th Annual Show is
April 30th, May 1st 2011.....less than 2 months away.
We have a new website that is just finished.
Have a look LemonvilleGroupofArtists.com

Yahoo

2011-03-01T16:19:00.000-05:00

It's March....yahoo!

The month of spring, days are longer, sun is warmer, still snowing but the light is at the end of the tunnel, we are in the home stretch. Bring on the warmer weather, I am ready.

Look at this!

2011-02-22T12:52:00.001-05:00

Here it is ...a sign of Spring in my front garden. Green sprouts.

Aren't they beautiful little troopers?

Art Battle

2011-02-07T16:13:00.003-05:00

Went to very interesting event on Saturday night at the Varley Gallery in Unionville, Ontario.....an Art Battle. Thirty-two artists painted in three rounds of 20 minutes each to declare a champion as voted by the audience.

It was very interesting, a great fund raising event. My only complaint was there were too many people and because of some snowy conditions it started late. We left after the first round because it was just too hot and crowded. If you want more information check it out Art Battle.

As an artist, I don't know how I feel about competitive painting but it was a different kind of evening. This was the 11th in the GTA so I guess they are becoming popular.

Stain Painting

2011-01-25T14:04:00.008-05:00

Another great workshop......Lots of great ideas.

Tried stain painting on raw canvas. I had some good results. Here are a couple of them.

Lucy

2011-01-10T17:26:00.003-05:00

I mentioned before I volunteer at the York-Durham Aphasia Centre. I do a program called Art for Communcation with clients in Newmarket. It is designed to develop drawing skills to help with communication for people with aphasia....ie if you can't say the word apple but you could draw an apple and get your message across

It is a step by step process to tap into your artistic side and remember these people are not artists. I have them do warm up exercises for the brain and then they copy a picture that I have drawn of a person. We do the same person for a whole year. In the past it has been Mona Lisa, Winston Churchill, Abe Lincoln, and last year Elvis

This year I have decided that Lucille Ball would be a great subject Client's will draw her upside down while music is playing so that they can tap into that right brain.

I Love Lucy!

Happy New Year

2010-12-31T14:13:00.003-05:00

2011 Ensō .....one moment

Hard to believe it is the end of the first decade of the 21st Century. Remember all the Y2K panic!
Have a happy and safe New Year's Eve and a wonderful 2011.
Looking forward to lots of painting.

Wishing

2010-12-24T23:58:00.001-05:00

A Merry Christmas to all.

Peace on Earth.

Remembering

2010-12-20T14:05:00.005-05:00

Beyond

This can be a joyous time of year, regardless of your beliefs.

For people dealing with loss it can also be very challenging.

Remembering all of the people in my life both friends and family who are no longer here in body, but still in my heart.

My tribute to them is to live each day to the fullest.

Challenging

2010-12-13T14:16:00.005-05:00

Challenge of the Season

2 persian kittens, 15 weeks old

1 red pine Christmas tree, 7 feet high

Equals 2 kittens with sap and pine needle
in their very long fur

[decorated the tree in record flat time
while they were sleeping, whew!
also brushed out all the extras in the fur,
kitten exhaustion used for good!]

It's here

2010-12-08T10:47:00.002-05:00

Winter ...... snow and cold. One word ........ yuck! Only good thing is it makes me appreciate the hot, hot summers. And yes it was hot enough for me last summer and it is cold enough now and I have had enough of the snow. Thanks for asking.

On the walls at Love of Jo

2010-12-02T17:27:00.002-05:00

During the month of December my work will be shown at the Love of Jo, Stouffville. Stop by, have a coffee and see some of my latest work!

Remembering Doris McCarthy

2010-11-26T16:45:00.002-05:00

A great Canadian has passed away....Doris McCarthy was an amazing artist who lived every moment of her 100 years. I had the privilege of watching her paint as "Artist in Residence" at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in 1999. She was only 89, removed her high heels in order to paint a very large canvas. She kept running back to view the painting from a distance. More energy than most people half her age. She will be missed.

"Enjoy every minute and each day.
It will only come once."

Doris McCarthy 1910 to 2010 http://bit.ly/ibu2Zr

News

2010-11-23T14:42:00.001-05:00

A new feature on the Stouffville Studio Tour's Facebook Page.....
Inside the Artist's Studio.
My studio is featured this week."About Sumi-e "
Check it out here Stouffville Studio Tour.

New additions

2010-11-22T12:32:00.002-05:00

I haven't posted in a few days...we have new additions in our home. They are very "busy" but lovable. Got back to work in the studio and had help.

Sheldon and Ozzy my new helpers

Dancing Brushes

2010-11-18T09:06:00.000-05:00

Another great Sumi-e show. Great crowd, inspirational paintings. I demonstrated on Sunday and had a wonderful time. Thanks to everyone.

Remebrance Day 2010

2010-11-11T17:04:00.002-05:00

Remembering all of our veterans today and the people who supported them at home. Thank you.

Remembering all those in harms way now. Thank you and be safe.

It's over

2010-10-26T13:31:00.000-04:00

Mountain Vista II

Relaxing time is over...moving on to the next show.

Sumi-e Artists of Canada,

November 13th and 14th 12 noon to 5 pm

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre,

6 Garamond Court, Toronto

west of the DVP, north of Wynford.

Here is one of the paintings I am submitting to the show.

Time to relax

2010-10-22T21:54:00.000-04:00

It is now time to relax for a few days. The Studio Tour was a huge success.....large number of enthusiastic people plus fantastic fall weather makes for a great weekend. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. I hope you enjoyed our location. Here is how we looked

Fun fun fun

2010-10-12T18:06:00.000-04:00

I am really enjoying being organized....I think it might become a new persona. I demonstrated in the lobby for the last time before the Tour and created a half dozen original cards. ....no stress...why has it taken me this long to discover organization!!!!!!

Getting close

2010-10-10T23:11:00.002-04:00

Less than a week away to the

Studio Tour......almost ready.
All the paintings are done,

framing is almost complete.

All paintings are named!

Just need to place them around and we will be all ready!

Almost all done

2010-10-04T13:30:00.002-04:00

My framing of new paintings is almost complete and less than 2 weeks to the Studio Tour. I am very happy with the selection of new work. Here is another one

It's officially complete

2010-09-30T21:32:00.000-04:00

The Ripple Project is officially complete. $11,090.00 raised for animal relief in the Gulf after the oil spill. I am very proud to have had a small part in this. One person with an idea can make a difference. Hats off to Kelly Light for her vision and organization!

Time Flies

2010-09-29T12:31:00.000-04:00

Last year at this time I spent a week in Arizona and visited the Grand Canyon for the first time. We went back last week, had a great time again and visited the Canyon again. It was still as breathtaking the second time. A place everyone should try to visit. I am now trying to organize for the Studio Tour that is less than 3 weeks away. Here are 2 more paintings.

The're hanging in town

2010-09-16T14:11:00.002-04:00

The Stouffville Banners are up on lampposts in downtown Stouffville. They look great! Just over a month to the Studio Tour! I will be demonstrating Sept 26th, Sept 28th and Oct 12th in the Latcham Gallery/ Care and Share lobby 1-3 all days. Stop by and say hello.

One more venue

2010-09-07T16:48:00.002-04:00

Studio Tour artists have their paintings at another venue in town...
The Corner House on Main restaurant.
This is the one that I have on display there.

Happy September

2010-09-05T16:48:00.003-04:00

Yes, we are 5 days into September. It is getting darker earlier, and these last 2 days have been downright cold in the little town of Stouffville. I never liked Labour Day weekend....I go into it kicking and screaming because my favourite time of year is coming to an end. On the bright side it is a beautiful time of year and there is more structure to my days. Even cleaned my studio space yesterday....there is a floor! I am trying to really be organized for the upcoming Studio Tour October 16th and 17th. Less than 6 weeks away. Yikes! Here is a painting that is on display with the Studio Tour artists at the Love of Jo coffee shop in downtown Stouffville.

Another one

2010-08-31T10:26:00.001-04:00

Here is one more painting...very happy with this one....it almost went to the big pile of paintings that didn't work but I kept at it and am very pleased with the result.

Ripple Project

2010-08-29T21:11:00.001-04:00

The Ripple Project has now raised over $10,400.00 for animal relief in the Gulf. Very amazing ....if you haven't already check it out here.

2010-08-27T07:30:00.002-04:00

A couple of paintings.....more to come

New paintings

2010-08-22T15:51:00.002-04:00

I haven't posted for a few weeks but I have been painting a lot!
Here are 4 new works that I am really happy with.

More to come as I start to record them!

Sold

2010-08-08T12:51:00.001-04:00

My two Ensō paintings for the Ripple Project are on the way to a new home. Thanks to the person who donated the money to get my cards.

Almost $10,000 has been raised for animal rescue in the Gulf for a $10.00 or a $50.00 donation. Very impressive! Again no money goes to the artist or the person who started this project. Proof that one person can have an idea and make a difference! A real ripple effect.

There are many more cards available. New ones are posted every day. Check them out here.

August

2010-08-03T15:52:00.000-04:00

It is hard to believe it is August already. I am still enjoying the wonderful warm weather however I saw my first red leaves on maple trees this morning. I had to drive down to Pickering this morning and went the back way. What a beautiful drive....I even saw a stand that sold pies and tarts on the honour system. You put your money in the jar if you took something. What a treat to see that kind of thing in today's world. Take time to look around...you will be amazed what you see when you really start to look for things. One of my favourite books is The Last Lecture....about living in the moment....try it, it is good for you

New Banner

2010-07-23T07:09:00.002-04:00

Last year the Stouffville Studio Tour created banners that were hung on the lamposts in downtown Stouffville [yes, there is a downtown Stouffville].

I decided to have another one made and this is what it will look like.

Both banners will be up in September.

Ripple

2010-07-19T11:33:00.006-04:00

The oil leaking into the Gulf is a huge issue .....it is sad to think of all the damage that has been done already. The Ripple Project is trying to make a difference. Artist are donating small images and they are being sold for a donation to organizations helping to clean the animals. No money goes to the artist or to the person who started the Ripple.

These are two Ensō paintings - Japanese meaning circle. It symbolizes enlightenment, strength, elegance, the Universe, and the void. It also symbolizes an "expression of the moment". All things we need to deal with this crisis. It is usually painted in one movement and there is no possibility of modification. They are original paintings 2.5 in by 3.5 ATC size in acrylic paint on rice paper mounted on acid free card stock with my chop or seal.

Check them out here,

Number 877 and 878....if you are interested in having them
follow the instructions to the right on the Ripple blog for a
$10.00 donation.

Yes it is!

2010-07-07T12:22:00.001-04:00

Yes people it is hot enough for me ...as a matter of fact this is perfect summer weather
...... HOT HOT HOT
I love it!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA

2010-07-02T16:36:00.003-04:00

I wrote this yesterday but forgot to post

Happy Birthday Canada.

The best country, with the best people, and for 3/4 of a year the best weather. If we didn't have winter how could we possibly appreciate the rest of the year!

Terrible weather...great show

2010-06-28T11:20:00.000-04:00

So it rained, all day but that didn't stop our Art Show.
Good crowd of nice people....thank you for braving the raindrops.

Your invited

2010-06-21T09:42:00.000-04:00

Yes the G20 is happening in Toronto this weekend but the city is not shutting down.
Drop by and see some great art on Saturday. Your invited!

Another great day of painting

2010-06-18T16:14:00.003-04:00

Yet another great workshop with interesting ideas yesterday. Had lots of fun which is the main thing and am still very excited to be working.

I counted on Monday I have 20 paintings on the go. Finished these 4 and I am very happy with them.

After yesterday I have more ideas and more inspirations.... yea!!

2010-06-09T09:04:00.001-04:00

Here is another new work.

Fun Fun Fun

2010-05-21T08:58:00.002-04:00

Spent the last two Thursdays in great workshops, connecting with an inner child that I thought had been buried deep.

I have been in a real creative rut for the last year and a half. Yes I had some successes but nothing that I was really excited about and that made me want to continuously paint.

All that has changed in these workshops. We did fast and furious scribbles and then "faux encaustic" paintings. I haven't been this excited about my work in along time.

Here are two of the "scribbles". I can hardly wait to paint some more.

Mother's Day

2010-05-09T19:25:00.002-04:00

Happy Mother's Day to everyone... hope your day has been as wonderful as mine.

Great Show

2010-05-03T14:24:00.000-04:00

Well the Lemonville Group of Artists' show is over for another year...great weekend of wonderful art. Met some really nice people.....all and all a success. Looking forward to next year's show our 18th April 30th, May 1st 2011. Time flies so fast it will be here before you blink!

Beautiful Wedding Day

2010-04-26T17:26:00.001-04:00

There was a special day in our lives this weekend...our daughter's wedding.

Beautiful bride in a dress that I created for her, fantastic weather, good food and company, a small simple wedding in our backyard under the blossoming apple trees with birds singing, a perfect spring day, just what they wanted.

Congratulations and a lifetime of happiness.

Getting closer

2010-04-12T14:03:00.001-04:00

Lemonville Group of Artists Annual Show is in less than 3 weeks. Here is a Lotus painting that I will have in the show.

No April showers?

2010-04-02T20:45:00.000-04:00

Wow what a few weeks of weather we have been having in the GTA. It was 24 or 75 for those of us who still think that old fashioned way. Trying not to panic thinking about everything I am trying to get done in the next 6 weeks. Some moments it works sometimes it doesn't. Designing and sewing a wedding dress has been fun. I haven't created anything like this in a long time. I had forgot how much I like to sew.

It always amazes me when people say they have nothing to do....I don't have enough hours in the day to get everything done that I want to!

Must find some time to paint.

My favourite time

2010-03-22T07:58:00.001-04:00

I love spring! I love the warmer weather, I love the smell of spring, I love the colour of spring, I love the warmth of the sun, I love to see the flowers poking their head through the ground. I even don't mind the noise that birds make first thing in the morning. This year has been great with warm weather last week that felt more like May than March. I am one happy camper....it is a toss up whether I like spring or summer better.

Trying to organize myself because of everything that is going on in my life in the next two months. I found this collage that I had created awhile back and really like it, of course no name but that will come.

Beautiful Day in March

2010-03-08T17:35:00.000-05:00

What a wonderful day ....the snowdrops are up in my front garden, the last few days actually have been warm...people out walking....spring is just around the corner.....I can feel it. Went a saw some wild cats at Bluffers Park and some beautiful swans.
Surely this is almost the end of winter.....keeping my fingers crossed

Another fun day

2010-02-26T11:10:00.000-05:00

We had a workshop yesterday about watercolour mono print making. I had done it before and forgotten how much fun it is. You cannot control the outcome...I always like that in painting, the surprise. I don't like to control my work but rather react to what has happened on the page.
Anyhow this one of the pieces that I did yesterday.

One of them

2010-02-23T17:17:00.000-05:00

So this is one of the paintings that I found that I liked. Not sure of the name yet but it will come.....that is one of the hardest things for me ...naming a painting.

I like it

2010-02-22T18:53:00.001-05:00

Was just playing with inks on Thursday and created this painting....finished it last night...I like it