Fun fun fun

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

More

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

New paintings

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!!

More

Here is another new work.

Fun Fun Fun

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

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

Great Show

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

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

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?

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

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

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