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Inspiration

5 Life Lessons From an Art Practice

June 14, 2022June 15, 2022 Aprille

Perfection is a mirage. Looks good in the distance but you'll never get there. Just do the work and you may be surprised about what you learn.

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Inspiration

Van Gogh: A Life in Full Colour

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Aprille

An artist's vocabulary is brushstrokes, medium and colour. As van Gogh came into his full creative power, his vocabulary pulsed with energy and colour.

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In the Studio

Flow

May 29, 2022June 27, 2022 Aprille

Creative flow is best described as being so engaged in an activity that time disappears. The challenge of capturing water in all its forms and beauty creates Flow in my own painting practice. It's also the theme of my solo show at Artsplace

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In the Studio, Inspiration

Ripples of Yes

May 25, 2022June 27, 2022 Aprille

I received an invitation to do a solo show. It's something I've been dreaming about and then it landed in my lap. Would I say yes?

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In the Studio, Video

Sketching Bleeding Hearts

May 18, 2022June 27, 2022 Aprille

Video of Ink and watercolour sketch

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You’re invited to Paint the Town in Annapolis Ro You’re invited to Paint the Town in Annapolis Royal! I’m taking part for the first time so a mix of excitement and nerves. I usually paint in my studio on my own so painting in public is a stretch for me. If the weather cooperates I’ll be in the beautiful Historic Gardens so I hope you’ll find me and say hello! 
Next week, some of the Art will be available in an online auction in support of ArtsPlace. 
Get the details at 

https://www.arcac.ca/paint-the-town-festival.html
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Looking ahead to the beautiful colours of autumn. Looking ahead to the beautiful colours of autumn. Goldenrod, asters and a couple of busy bees getting ready for winter. 
Sketching ideas for a new series of watercolours and warming up for Paint the Town in Annapolis Royal this weekend. 
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I’ll be hanging out in Annapolis Royal this comi I’ll be hanging out in Annapolis Royal this coming weekend as one of the Paint The Town artists. I’m planning to set up in the Historic Gardens if the weather cooperates. Hope you’ll find me and say Hello!
Ode to the web master. . . #webs #dew #inspiredby Ode to the web master. 
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Who wouldn’t enjoy a shady stream on a day like Who wouldn’t enjoy a shady stream on a  day like this? 
Oil, 8x10
One wild rose down. Just 7 more to go. Happy pain One wild rose down. Just 7 more to go. 
Happy painting flowers again. The process is like meditating. 
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First steps in a new floral painting. Light underc First steps in a new floral painting. Light undercoat of yellow for glow and then build up the washes for depth and luminosity. 
I’m excited about this new one and couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek. 
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Thank you to @littlebirdns. They are displaying fo Thank you to @littlebirdns. They are displaying for purchase my paintings in their beautiful suites. 
“Sticks and Stones” was actually based on a huge piece of driftwood that was on the shore just outside their BnB. 
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The studio is almost ready for the Open House that The studio is almost ready for the Open House that starts tomorrow afternoon during Margaretsville Days. Just a few paintings to come home tomorrow and hung on the walls. 
I’ll be working on my new Wild Roses painting during the Open House so drop by. I’d love to visit with you and share what I’m doing. 
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