New Work - Summer 2012



'welcoming committee'
12 x 12
acrylic on canvas

'welcome home'
12 x 12
acrylic on canvas

Women's Networking Session - October 2012

'Summer Magic'
16 x 20 "
gouche and acrylic

I have donated a painting entitled 'Summer Magic' for the annual fundraising efforts of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Eastern Region, Women's Networking Session.  All money raised from this painting will be donated to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario at the Kingston General Hospital.  The draw takes place on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 at the session.
The winner of the painting that I donated last year, 'take time to heal', was Kerry Fox, Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Eastern Regional Office, Kingston.

Update:  The winner of 'Summer Magic' was Martha Ladouceur, Brookside Youth Centre.

Painting at the "Maitland Garden of Hope"

On Monday, July 30^th  I accompanied two artist friends, Deborah Glew and Jane Ogborne, to the ‘Maitland Garden of Hope’ a private 1.5 acre garden owned by Colleen O’Connell and David Cybulski.  It is a lovely lush setting and a delight to the eyes especially in this time of drought.  The garden was full of life, busy butterflies, birds and frogs in the pond!

We had the privilege to paint 'en plein air'; a French expression which means "in the open air", and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. 

This was the perfect setting to explore and choose an area to paint in.  Not an easy task as there are a variety of theme gardens and over 2,500 perinnials! 
 

maitlandgardenofhope.ca/

New Member of the Thousand Islands Fine Art Associaiton

In June of 2012 I became a member of the Thousand Islands Fine Art Association.

TIFAA is a group of artists in the Thousand Islands region, working in oils, watercolours, acrylics, pastels, printmaking and mixed media. 

Our 2012 annual show takes place in September at St. Lawrence Islands National Park at Mallorytown Landing, Ontario.

Successful Submission to 5th Annual Juried Show - 'Space' - Marianne van Silfhout Gallery

'have a seat
16" X 16"

I am pleased to announce that my artwork entitled 'Have a Seat' has been chosen to be exhibited in the 5th Annual Juried Show - 'Space'.  The exhibition runs from Friday, July 27 to Saturday, September 8, 2011.  The opening reception will be held Friday, July 27, 2012 from 5pm to 7pm at the Marianne van Silfhout Gallery at St. Lawrence College, Brockville Campus.  An awards presentation will be held at that time.

I attended the opening for this show and I would encourage you all to attend if you have an opportunity to do so.  There is some outstanding work to be seen!  The college did an amazing job hanging the show.

New Series - 'Life on the Pond'



'lotus'
12 x 12", acrylic on canvas

After the long dull winter in the woods it is time to launch the canoe.  I can't wait!  The 'waiting' has produced a body of work...Life on the Pond!

 

'on the pond'
12 x 12", acrylic on canvas

All of the fond memories of being out in the canoe along with the promise of Spring and new life have spurred me on to painting…..fresh Spring colours!



'dreamy lily'
12 x 12", acrylic on canvas

 



'pond reflections'
12 x 12", acrylic on canvas



'koi pond'

12 x 12", acrylic on canvas

Art Vernissage Invitation - BGH Corridor Gallery

Coordinator of the Corridor Art Gallery, Carol Ressor, sent out the following email yesterday:

"You are invited to attend our next Corridor Art Vernissage Thursday, June 14, Brockville General Hospital.

Our artists are Shirley Blain, Penny Buttle, Sheila Goertzen, Chris Hillier, Corinne Hodgson, Mary Louise Scappaticcia, Jane Ogborne, Pete Vandervelde, and Barbara Patrick.

After the artists have presented their paintings and photographs, there will be light refreshments.
Please bring along others who are interested in fine local art.

All works are for sale, with 20% going to the
Fundraising Volunteers to purchase hospital equipment."

I believe the time frame is set at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Photo by Andrew S Kizell - Snap Brockville

'If a tree falls in the forest....'




24 x 36
acrylic on canvas

One day on a walk in the woods behind our home, I came upon this fallen tree in a clearing in our favourite pine forest.  The tree was lying on a golden bed of pine needles surrounded by other trees; almost in a semi-circular grouping.  It had fallen some time ago and was slowly becoming one with the ground around it.   This was a very solemn scene.  The silence,  the stillness in the air and the light misty fog  added mystery to the scene. I had a feeling that I had happend upon a sacred site.  I  imagined at that moment that the trees around the fallen one  had come together in what appeared to be a secret gathering  to honour their fallen comrade.  I too felt a sense of reverence for this fallen tree.  It was a very special scene that haunted me and I felt that I had to paint it.  The hush in the air, the cushion of needles ... I felt so honoured to have happened upon this special place at that moment in time. 





Participant Artist at BGH Corridor Gallery

I am one of the artists participating in a group show at the Brockville General Hospital Corridor Gallery.  The show runs from May 25th - July 29th.  The gallery is located in the main corridor across from the Cafe.  Stop by and have a peek!

All works are for sale and the artists donate 20% from the sale of their art to ongoing fundraising for the purchase of hospital equipment.

Completed Commission Piece




'My Father and Nephew'
12 X 14"
oil on canvas

 

I have successfully completed a recently

commissioned portrait.  The portrait is
based on the client's favorite family photo
of her father and nephew.  

"Thank you so much for your lovely likeness of my father and nephew.  I know you put a lot of yourself into it, and I appreciate the care you took.  I know that my mother is going to love it!"
Candace





Feature Artist at Starbucks - May and June 2012



'Spring'
acrylic on canvas
8 X 8" (Sold)

I have been invited back to Brockville's Starbucks location, Parkedale Avenue and North Augusta Road, as their featured artist for the months of May and June.