a whole bunch

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We are having a severe cold spell here in Toronto. So, the only thing to do is stay inside evenings and paint flowers. The challenge here was to see if a bright orange background would work.
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gather around

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It's clementine season! They are one of the great things about this cold season, for both eating and painting.

$80 - 8x10"painting.

tiger studies

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I got a membership to the Royal Ontario Museum for X-mas, so I figured I'd start the year off sketching there. I drew this wonderful tiger from two different angles then painted it at home. I think I'll be going back soon!

$120 - 10.5x13.5"painting.

make the cut

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

The "Sharp" Daily Paintworks Challenge was a tough one this week. I decided to soften things up by adding a few delicate fresh cut flowers.

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new days

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Happy New Year!!! 

come by, we're around

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I drew this, while sitting in the park, with my favourite Micro Graphic1 art pen. It was a little chilly, so my lines are even wigglier than usual. ; )

I'm off for the Holidays!! See you all next year.

Happy Holidays and Happy Painting Everyone!

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

until next time

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

Snow shapes! And a few birds enjoying a quiet winter afternoon.

it's a big world

$80 - 8x10"painting

It's a good thing I love snow, both being in it and painting it... what with me being Canadian and all. : )

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let's walk

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

Well, we've had lots of snow! I love the way snow sits between the tree branches and on bicycle seats. It makes good shapes. Also, I wanted to see if I could get two thirds of the bicycle to 'work' in the foreground. I'm happy with this year's first winter scene.

group photo

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I just discovered Holbein's watercolour called Peacock Blue!! Mmm. Very turquoise. It makes lovely greens when mixed with Burnt Umber.

$80 - 8x10"painting

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tickled pink

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I had forgotten all about this copper pot in my still life cupboard. I found it and was immediately inspired by it's orange colour. So, I grabbed pink flowers and a lemon to keep an analogous colour palette... and got to work.

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

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old friends

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Here's my Daily Paintworks Challenge for this week. Love drawing old trucks!! Such wonderful shapes and colours... well actually, they were both blue so I made one red. I also omitted the wire fence and I pulled the shadows into the foreground. 

$80 - 8x10"painting

Self-Portrait in Silver

I had a great time painting my reflection in this little silver sugar pot. Also the first time I've painted blackberries!

Happy Creating Everyone.

raccoons!

Still pluggin' away at my animal sketchbook. These cuties are trouble makers, but fun to draw.

crush

$80 - 8x10" painting.

I had a blast painting this one! Lots of great shapes and fun colours that allowed for lots of paint merging. It also reminded me that any subject can be a painting.

an understanding

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After a busy weekend show and a heavy schedule, I decided to sit down with a few sweet pears and do a simple still life.

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

all together

It always such a treat to see all of my work together and framed. I was very proud of my collection in this show. We had a constant stream of people, lots of sales and yummy treats! The East Toronto Arts&Crafts show is my favourite of the year because the vendors are so friendly!! Until next time...

Art Show!

I'll be selling my original watercolours and one-long-line drawings this Saturday. This will be my third year involved with this wonderful show at:

310 Danforth (near Chester), Toronto 

10-5/Free

Over 40 vendors selling all kinds of stuff! 

Other news... working on a way of shading my drawings without hatching or watercolour. I did these on newsprint with a charcoal pencil.

hum along

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

Back to the wonderful Allan Gardens greenhouse with the Toronto Plein-Air Artists. There is so much to draw there... it's sensory overload! I titled this painting "hum along" because the only approach to such a flower filled glass conservatory is to go with it, and hum along!

my paintbox

take a moment

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Today's moment.

Daily Painting

I'm thrilled to be included in Carol Marine's new book called Daily Painting, which is about exactly that! TONS of great instruction and advice with a wonderful personal touch. 

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sky's up

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I spent the afternoon with the Toronto Urban Sketchers at Allan Gardens, a beautiful glass domed conservatory in downtown Toronto. The place is jam packed with plants, birds, squirrels and people!
$50 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.