Toronto Arts and Crafts Show!

I spent the day showing my art work at the Toronto Arts and Crafts Show, along with 49 other vendors!

I put my one-long-line drawings in cute colourful frames...

And my watercolours on wooden panels...

I sold a nice balance of each with a total of 13 sales... my new lucky number!

in hot pursuit

SOLD

I've had a busy week and I've really missed painting. So, I thought I'd jump right back in with some hot peppers. 

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt.

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lost in thought

I'm enjoying painting on this 6"x12" format. I gave this one to the model since, well... she asked nicely!

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hang a right at the corner

SOLD

Back to my favourite subject, cityscapes! I drew this from the second floor of my favourite Second Cup coffee shop.

$140

6"x12" watercolour painting on paper on panel.

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the spark

SOLD

This striking fellow has a soft familiar morning call. He is the first love of many bird enthusiasts (and he knows it!). He loves winter, enjoys cryptic crosswords, and is a master at directing traffic.

$40

4"x4" watercolour on paper adhered to painting panel, ready to hang.

burst out laughing

SOLD

This little kookaburra can belt out a song that sounds just like a monkey laughing. He likes magic, collecting shells and Woody Allen movies.

$40

4"x4" watercolour on paper adhered to panel, ready to hang!

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for the moment

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No two are alike.

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting includes 8"x10" matt.

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the spur of the moment

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You gotta' be quick to capture these floating friends. 

$50 - 5"x7" painting includes 8"x10" matt.

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you lookin' at me?

SOLD

Still enjoying the drawing marathons and working on giving the model a frame of reference.

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt.

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caught red handed

SOLD

Cardinals are my favourite birds. What's not to like?

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt.

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then again

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Tractors have such great shapes and plenty of personality. And how could I resist those tires?!

$120  - 11"x14" watercolour painting

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a healthy glow

SOLD

I enjoyed painting this old truck! Thanks DPW Challenge.

$50  6"x9" watercolour painting

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passion iced tea

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Unlike yesterday, today's model wasn't very inspiring. So I painted my friend across the studio from me. He also likes Starbucks Passion Iced Tea.

$20 EACH - 7"x9" and 8"x10" watercolour paintings

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Back to Life

Today I went to a drawing marathon from 10 am to 4 pm.
The model used some props...

A rope that hangs from an overhead bar...

A box...

And a shovel...

Finally, a little scenario.

Needless to say, it was a wonderful day at the studio!

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toodles

THIS PICTURE IS TO SCALE! 2.5"x3.5"

I had a wonderful week doing artist trading cards. Thank you Gloria, Carlene, Sarah, Lyn and Dan for the wonderful trades! I'm looking forward to getting my mail!

TRADED

p.s. people have asked about my line. It's a 1.3mm mechanical pencil from the art store - no sharpening : )

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Yikes!

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I better watch my step... I'm getting addicted to these little ATC's. (Actually, he's suppose to be running but he looks like he's leaping, which is fine 'cause that's way cuter!)

TRADED - 2.5"x3.5" watercolour painting

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off and running

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I'm off and running with these artist trading cards. Perhaps I'll do 2 more and just finish off the week with them.

TRADED  2.5"x3.5" watercolour 

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tea and a cookie

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These artist trading cards are fun.

TRADED - 2.5"x3.5" watercolour

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hey sleepy head

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I had a sudden urge to draw and paint a bear.

$50  5"x7" watercolour painting

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no matter how you slice it

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I miss doing still life and well, this is one way to slice an orange.

$50  6"x6" watercolour painting

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