old souls

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These cone flowers are dancing up towards the sun. They're as ready for summer as I am!

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.
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the 7 o'clock show

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I enjoying painting dusk for this cityscape. It's my second painting in this week's Daily Paintworks Challenge.

$80 - 8x10" painting

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where else is there...

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While enjoying a lazy day at the pool, I drew this piece with a strong gestural line then added lots of colour to their outfits, towels and the beach umbrella. 

Now I'm home, and it's raining...; )

$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.
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right up my alley

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I just arrived home from vacation and turned on my computer to a wonderful DailyPaintworks Challenge. I love painting cityscapes so this NYC reference photo was... right up my alley.

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

glowing idea

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I think this fresh loose painting is a great way to end a long lingering winter. Time for a holiday in the sun! Happy Easter to all and I'll see you in May.

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

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just a hint

Still pluggin' away at these looonngg paintings (6x22") for a group art show in May. Although the composition demands a lot of planning, I am really enjoying it.  

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on a whim

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Something different! I didn't do any line drawing before painting this time. I just went for it with lots of water and lots of paint.

$70 - 8x10"painting

swivel hips

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This curious little red cardinal was a joy to paint. I liked his inquisitive look and swivelled hips!

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

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it'll be an adventure

I set up and painted this painting on the floor. There is something to be said for working on the floor... It encourages movement and a kind of freedom. 

6x22" watercolour painting. Click images to enlarge.

left half

right half

on a clear day

I'm presently preparing for an art show in May. I found some wonderful colourful frames, with an opening of 6x22" which makes the frames 8x24". 

It's been a joy, as well as a challenge (!), painting long compositions, both horizontal and vertical. I'm determined to forge ahead and fill all 9 frames!

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polished up

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The DailyPaintworks Challenge this week was to use the purplish/pinkish colour Radiant Orchid, which has been called the colour of 2014. Awesome unique colour!

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did I wake you?

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I enjoyed painting the background on this one as much as I enjoyed painting this little songbird.

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My Etsy Shop "WatercoloursbyNora"

"with a splash of milk"

"puzzle pieces"

I've added a few more paintings to My Etsy Shop. 

Etsy is like ebay or amazon however, it's for artists and craft makers only. It's a wonderful site, and super user friendly. 

colour spots

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I was very inspired by this week's Daily Paintworks Challenge, a scenic view not typical in my Toronto setting! I added a few flags, some friends sitting on the rocks and colourful floaters on the boats.

$70 - 8"x10"painting

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lucky stars

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I am soooo ready for Spring!

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Storytelling: sketchbook series pgs. 7 & 8

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Here is the second painting that I got into the juried show. It is 8"x24" and it's in a cute blue frame.

I am doing a series of paintings that look like an open sketchbook on a table. As you can see, I painted the spiral bound centre as well as page numbers with little mice! (Sorry the pics aren't a bit better... but it's already under glass!).

good morning, sleepy head

Yippee! My bear painting just got accepted into the Willowdale Group of Artists Juried Show here in Toronto. My second submission was also accepted but I haven't taken a photo of it yet. I'll post it soon. 

workin' hard and havin' fun

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I was asked, along with 4 other painters, to do a watercolour painting demonstration from life. Here we are painting the lovely model (I couldn't resist adding the other artists!) That's me in stripes. Fellow members of the art group walked around and watched, asked questions, ate cookies and had fun! 

$70 - 8"x10" watercolour painting.

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something to snack on

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I enjoyed painting this hungry little guy!

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up, down and all around

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I love painting vases and the wonky reflections they make.

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all bundled up, or not

Last Winter Days - 5"x7"

Twist - 8"x10"

Here are my two contributions to this week's Daily Paintworks Challenge, which is to draw people quickly and from memory. I drew some people who were outside, as they briskly passed my window, as well as inside, (obviously!) at my Life Drawing Session of short poses.

Paintings sold separately for $25 each.

ease around the bend

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I loved drawing and painting this one! It's right in the zone of where I want to be as an artist.

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