Category: My life

IAPS Online Show is up! …. plus a couple of sketches

IAPS ONLINE EXHIBITION   I promised to let you know when the IAPS (International Association of Pastel Societies) 2012 Online Exhibition was up and so here I am to say, go check it out – I’m in great company!! Just click here and it will take you to the show. I’m even more thrilled about

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My newest video on YouTube – nasturtiums in a glass

MY NEWEST VIDEO!!   It’s 1st of December as I write – is that for real??? I remember when I thought, Oh wow, I have another three months until Christmas, what a relief! But now it’s what? 24 days. Have to deal with it I guess.   Okay, onto my real news! I’m excited about

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IAPS web show award!

IAPS AWARD   Whoo hoo!!! I just got off the phone with Paula Ford, Chair for IPS, the  International Association of Pastel Societies 2012 Web Show. She announced that I have won an Honourable Mention in the IAPS 2012 Web Show. I am thrilled to bits!!   I was so happy when I received an

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Plein air painting a cottage on Salt Spring

  I can hardly believe it’s November already. The days are getting darker and the grey and wet can get me down but remembering wonderful days painting en plein air this summer warms my soul. There’s something about painting outside – you bring the experience and witnessing of nature and the environment inside with you.

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