Miss Ava Rae!

'Ava Rae'
oil, 12 X14

I

have

completed

a commisioned piece

of

'Miss Ava Rae',
a Christmas present
for her paternal
grandparents.

Solo Show at Starbucks Brockville

I am the feature artist for the month of December at our local Starbucks in Brockville.  1981 Parkdale Ave., Unit D, Brockville, ON.
Stop in for your favourite seasonal beverage and have a look at the art!  My favorite these days is Peppermint Mocha!

Trent's House - Halifax





Trent's House
oil on canvas, 12x16

This painting was inspired by a photo that my son took of the view from his home in Halifax.  Apparently one of the many houses pictured belongs to his friend Trent.

Surprise Gift for Pearl!






Green Lake
oil on canvas
16x20

I have been busy painting a portrait of my late father-in-law, Jack Hodgson, trying to complete it before Christmas!
An old family photo of Jack persuing one of his favorite hobbies, fishing on Green Lake, was used to complete this surprise gift for my mother-in-law.

I can hardly wait for Christmas!
  

Successful Event! Women's Networking Session October 27, 2011 - Whitby, Ontario

‘Take Time to Heal’

22 X 28, acrylic on canvas

Thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets for the painting that I donated to the Youth Justice Service Division, Eastern Region Women's Networking Session!

Every year the committee chooses a fundraising recipient for the session and makes a charitable donation to that organization with hopes of assisting the work they do.  Our Regional committee chose to donate to the Heather Griffith Breast Assessment Centre in Oshawa and to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital.  

I volunteered to be a committee member this year and wanted to contribute in a meaningful way. The money generated from the networking sessions comes from the sale of raffle tickets. Being an artist I was able to donate one of my paintings entitled ‘Take Time to Heal’.  It was donated to the fundraising effort in memory of my mother, Elsie O’Donnell, who passed away in 2005 after a long battle with breast cancer. 

I accompanied my mother to some of her treatment sessions, having that experience gave me an appreciation for the work and care that Cancer Centres provide on a daily basis.  I also realized the value of having a Cancer Centre close to the community in which you live. 

Two lovely quilts were also donated, along with some wonderful items that were used to create twenty-one amazing gift baskets. All were offered for raffle with advance tickets sold for the painting.  We were thrilled that our Women’s Networking Session this year raised close to $3000! It was a successful and enjoyable day for all the women who attended!

Some Recent Works

Trees continue to be the subject of choice when I head to my studio. 

Admiring the landscapes that pass by while driving through the countryside, I absorb the trees and wide open skies and then later with brush in hand I intuitively recreate the collage of scenes and the imprints they've left in my mind.



'among the pines'
12 X 24
acrylic on canvas

'fall'
8 X 8
acrylic on canvas



Abstract

'walk away from it'
30 X 30
acrylic on canvas

A Recent Work

 

'the rookery'
24 X 18
acrylic on canvas

Painted on two panels this piece reflects the common habitat of the blue heron.  If you have ever encountered such a site it feels like you have stepped back into prehistoric times. The blue heron's call when flying overhead, sounds hauntingly like what I imagine a pterodactyl would sound like.

Successful Submission to 4th Annual Juried Show - 'Spirit of the Land' - Marianne van Silfhout Gallery

Theme - Spirit of the Land - "If spirit does not breathe through - it is lifeless, dead, voiceless - the spirit must be felt so intensely that it has power to call others in passing"    Emily Carr




'Forest Illuminated'
30 X30
acrylic on canvas

I am pleased to announce that my artwork entitled 'Forest Illuminated' has been chosen to be exhibited in the 4th Annual Juried Show - 'Spirit of the Land'.  The exhibition runs from Thursday, July 28 to Thursday, September 8, 2011.  The opening reception will be held Friday, August 5th, 2011 from 5pm to 7pm at the Marianne van Silfhout Gallery at St. Lawrence College, Brockville Campus.

July 2011 - Solo Exhibit at Hang Ups Gallery, Brockville

I am pleased to annouce that I am the feature artist for the month of July in the Upstairs Gallery of Hang Ups Creative Picture Framing.  They are located at 24 St. Andrews Street, in the heart of downtown Brockville .  

Store hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Thursday / Saturday

and 9am - 6pm on Friday.    

Check out their website  http://www.hangupspictureframing.com/

Here are a couple of my most recent works that are on exhibit.
 

'Lonely Oak'
20X20, acrylic on canvas

'Lonely Oak’ is a highly textured piece, reminiscent of often seen wide open places in the landscape where the century old lonely oak tree withstands the test of time.

'Puerto Adventuras'
24X30, acrylic on canvas

Playing with light and colour! 

A typical setting in a small-town, seaside Mexican community. 

The morning after!

'The Seeker'
16X12, acrylic on canvas
Sold

I had the wonderful experience of participating in the ‘1000 Islands Wine and Food Festival over the past two days!  This is the second year for the event in Brockville and it was a huge success, with the added features of ‘Art in the City’ and the ‘Jazz Festival’.

Kudos to Dayna Earl, Special Projects Coordinator, Brockville and District Tourism and all those who assisted with the event, for a job well done! 

Special thanks to my husband, Jamie, for his continued support and for the ‘labour of love’ he provided in the construction of my display booth and to my daughter, Cait, for all her technical help and expertise. 

Thanks to my friends, family and co-workers for their support and encouragement and making a special effort to attend the show.  And thanks to all of those who spent a few minutes at my booth and connected on some level with my art.  

Art displayed at 1000 Islands Wine and Food Festival, 'Art in the City' Show and Sale, June 17-18, 2011 Brockville Memorial Centre



'i never wanted to change you'
8X8, acrylic on canvas

'dogwood, early spring'
8X8, acrylic on canvas



'all the tears that I cried'
12X12, acrylic on canvas

'sumac sunset'
8X8, acrylic on canvas





Art on Display at 'Casual Living, Brockville'

'chairs', 24X12, acrylic on canvas

Casual Living, 75 William Street, Brockville now have some pieces of my artwork for sale in their lovely store. Thanks Ann and James! 
http://www.casualliving.ca/

'Art in the City' showcased at the Brockville Public Library

'sentinels'
8X8, acrylic on canvas
Sold

A month long exhibition showcasing the artwork of artists taking part in 'Art in the City' is currently on at the  Brockville Public Library, the show runs until the end of May.

'sentinels' is the piece that I have chosen to display.  It is a highly textured piece featuring a grouping of three evergreens on a rocky outcrop.

Getting Ready for 'Art in the City'!

I am an artist exhibitor in the upcoming 'Art in the City' juried art show and sale taking place at the '1000 Islands Food and Wine Festival'  which is being held at the Brockville Memorial Centre on Friday, June 17, 4 pm. to 9 pm. and Saturday, June 18th, 11am. to 8 pm.  The festival also features the '1000 Islands Jazz Festival'. 

Food, wine, art and music.....a good mix!

'for Annie'
8 X 8, acrylic on canvas
private collection - Vancouver