I couldn’t decide – share my newest piece with you (painted for Gallery 8’s Symbolically 8 show) OR share some paintings related to Springtime. I’m so excited about my new piece, I decided Spring can wait until next time! (And in the meantime, if you have any ideas for paintings to do with Springtime,
Size Matters! Size matters, oh yes it does. Okay, so let me tell you what just drives me crazy – books and catalogues that don’t list the size of the piece of art shown. Although most recently published books do give this information, I have flipped through publications (many how-to books) that
As you know, I am in full swing preparing for my May show at Gallery 8 on Salt Spring Island. One of my new pieces that will be in the show was inspired by the view of the ginkgo tree in full autumn regalia outside my studio window. I just couldn’t not recreate the glory
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the day of reminding us what love is all about, than to share images of the kiss in art? I know there are many creations out there showing the kiss in art and I’d love to hear about your favourites. In the meantime, here are a few to
The other day I came across a painting by Andrea del Sarto (1486-1530) and was reminded of how much I like his work. There is something about the way he painted fabric and his use of a particular red that I react to emotionally. As well, he painted such interesting expressions on characters that
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