The Storms

I don't like thunderstorms....never have. I really don't like tornado warnings.....they really scare me! Glad I was not home alone when the storms hit yesterday...the thunder was unbelievable. More thunder today, just part of this crazy non summer.

.......reporting

So evidently fish can hang out on their backs but not swim on their side. The goldfish died yesterday. We will have to get his tank mate a new friend after the appropriate waiting period.

Latest work

So besides watching my fish I have been painting....This is one of my latest inspired by the new white cone flowers that are hanging out in my front garden.

Still working on the doodles....maybe a painting of them?

Maybe I needed the summer heat ...bring on more 30 days!

Very Strange

Anyone who has seen my work would quickly realize that I paint fish, lots of fish. I see fish in abstract work, I have painted many fish in Sumi-e and watercolour, some might say I have a fish fetish.

I love the way fish move and currently we have 2 Betta and 2 Goldfish. The Betta are very easy fish to keep; they just need food and their own domain. Our Goldfish are new and that is a whole other story.... they were also very ill with ick and I "nursed" them back to health. One of these fish [a$3.99 value] is very strange; he lies on his back in the corner of the tank....yes on his back! Several times we have debated whether or not to flush him because he looks dead! He stays in the corner for awhile then off he swims. This has been going on for about 5 weeks [after the ick recovery]. We have gotten use to his tank persona......it is to say the least bizarre. Last night we really thought he would be dead by morning.... a new trick lying on his side not moving in the middle of the tank.

I really felt I would be having a fish funeral this morning but no he is fine again, I think I will name him Lazarus and maybe he should be painted.

Feeling Good

Yes, for those of us in the GTA summer has arrived....nice and hot.
This is what summer is suppose to be.
YAHOOOOOOOOO

.......continuing

So paintings are not working yet but the doodling is going great!
It is all a process ......keep telling my brain.....it is all a process.
Here are the latest doodles and yes I am having fun!

Check us out

Coming soon to downtown Stouffville [yes there is a downtown Stouffville] this great banner advertising the Stouffville Studio Tour.


They will be hanging out on a lamppost September and October. It is always a fun weekend....free ....


Check us out!

A New Adventure

So here we go .....I am going to chronicle my artistic journey.

I have been stuck in a bit of a rut this year so I am really hoping that writing will help my focus. I love to paint and create...I love the excitement of a new painting.....when it is working well and even when it is not.

I spent some time doodling the last few evenings and have some characters that are inspiring me to paint them.......it is a great feeling again to want to pick up a brush!