and now it's time to put them away...

$60 - 5x7" gouache original painting with 8x10" mat.

It's time to put away the ornaments... but New Year's is right around the corner!

the road less travelled

$60 - 5x7"watercolour painting with 8x10"mat

I created this painting based on sketches of trees in my sketchbook. So, I guess that makes it my first imaginary landscape. I concentrated on reproducing the trees interesting shapes then added lots of cobalt violet and splatters!

Tree Studies

A few long overdue tree studies.

curiosity

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

I've only got a few more days to capture the Cherry Blossom Trees. It's always a race against time during the two week blossoming of these gorgeous trees!

laze around

$60  5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

I love the look of a dark ink line when painting something light and delicate like a cherry blossom tree. It gives a nice strong contrast. Also, it came in handy when drawing the dog's hair. : )

blossoming

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

It's that time of year again! The cherry blossom trees are happening. They last about 2 weeks so you have to capture them quick. 

over yonder

$40 - 4x6"painting

Well, it finally snowed! After a mild season, I happily woke up to a winter wonderland.

by the tree

In 2009, an awesome artist named James Parker started InkTober. Everyone is welcome to join in and you don't have to post everyday, just whenever you can through the month of October! Here are the very loose 'rules'.

This is my first one, done in micron pen while enjoying this still surprisingly warm weather we are having!

8x10"

blossoming

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Another lovely Cherry Blossom Tree. A few more days and they'll be gone... until next year.

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

And here's my trusty paintbox.

bashful

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I enjoyed yesterday plein-air painting at the University of Toronto campus. My eye caught this beautiful little Sakura tree next to a cute bicycle with a basket. Couldn't resist!

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

Here are photos of my painting kit from yesterday morning.

dance card and painting pals!

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I painted this on site at the wonderful Allan Gardens here in Toronto, again with my painting pals at Toronto Plein-Air Artists! In fact, I did one of them too!

$60 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

catch me if you can

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With so many colours happening this season, I think zoning in on one beautiful bit of nature is best for me. 

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

come on over

I painted with the Toronto Plein-Air group today at the awesome High Park. A beautiful little red tree was behind me, so I invited it over to my painting to jazz up the shoreline of Grenadier Pond.

$60 - 7x5"painting with 8x10"mat.

rusty days

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

Fall is here! It's a tough season to paint since there are so many colours, so I thought I'd zone in on some birch and maple trees. The old car insisted on being part of it!

tree

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

I did it! 7 Days of Trees. This tree has a special place in my heart. I love it's shape. And now it's your turn... over at The Daily Paintworks Challenge!

all year round

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This gorgeous tree thinks it's autumn no matter what the calendar says.

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

shaded

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A couple of cars drove into my tree painting. I guess they wanted a spot in the shade. This is Tree 5 in my 7 Day Challenge. Two more to go...

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

clouds

This little dancer is Tree number 4.

$30 - 5x7"painting.

meet ya' there

Amongst the yellow greens of summer there is always a cool silver tree. Tree painting number 3 of my 7 Day Tree Challenge.

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

Happy Canada Day!

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 Also, Tree #2 titled "taller" for my 7 Day Tree Challenge.

$30 - 7.5x5"painting