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Less is More: the Story of Competition
Mar 12 2023 Recently I joined an online program The Art Journey, with TJ (Tim) Cunningham. It includes: Monday Paint-a-Longs, Monthly Focus Workshops, Friday Critiques as well as an established landscape course. I wanted something that could push me a bit further. I opted for TJ’s program because of the content and because I was impressed with his…
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We Are Shaking Things Up Feb 18 2023
February 18, 2023 When not painting in my studio, I am often painting en plein air with my good friend Helen Shideler. This winter, we were determined to get out as much as possible. I will be soooo glad when we don’t have to stuff ourselves into snow pants and parkas. Do you know what it feels like…
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Why I m Selling Prints
Jan 17 2023 For the last forty years, a copy of William Harnett’s My Gems has graced the wall of our house. It is a still-life showing old books, sheet music, and an assortment of items that are arranged to draw the eye around the picture. It is resplendent with textures, interesting shapes and warm colours. It adds…
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What Have I Been Up To?
August 2023 Just an update on what has kept me busy these past few months, both inside my studio and out. Between launching a print option, a YouTube Channel, an Artist’s Residency, travel, taking online workshops, painting just about every week en plein air and working on some new pieces, my life has been almost full.…
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How Do I know What to Paint En Plein Air
April 19 2022 I was recently asked “How do you know what to paint?” My answer is, “in two distinct ways”. Firstly. Design Secondly: Intuitively This develops over time. There is an instinctive reaction to a scene that I feel. It could be that I like the subject matter, such as an old boat, or the effects of light such…
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A LIGHT TOUCH ART SHOW
April 1 2022 A Light Touch April 1 – 15, 2022 Handworks Gallery 12 King Street, Saint John I read that it is helpful to try a new medium as it can help you grow artistically. Pastels had always appealed to me but there were all the negative warnings…you have to frame behind glass…I might react…
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From Studio to Shoreline
March 24, 2022 Playing with Pigment My phone does not recognize my thumbprint. My studio is always dusty, and my bank account is in shock. This happens when an artist takes up pastel painting. And I am absolutely thrilled. Rather than the separation from the canvas by the length of a brush, I am applying…
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Originally Yours Sept 2 2021
Sounds like the name of a consignment store. right? Actually this is what we named an art show years ago. We had started a local art group where the focus was on support, learning and encouragement. So many times I had heard the remark ‘I always wanted to paint but I don’t know where to start’. …
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Brush Buddies
Aug 17 2021 Committing to two shows in one season was a challenge. The best decision I made was to invite my good friend Helen Shideler to share both show spaces with me. We were able to collaborate on what pieces should be submitted and shared expenses of transport. But best of all, it was fun. Covid-19…
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Sand In Our Shoes
July 5 – 20, 2021 Grand Manan Art Gallery 21 Cedar St. Grand Manan, New Brunswick It is finally happening. After a delay due to Covid-19, the show is going ahead. And I am thrilled that this time it is a collaborative show with artist Helen Shideler. Over the last few years, we have travelled along the coastline of…
