Saturday, December 28, 2013

Smith Farm View

30"x36"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

This is a recently completed commission for a client whip has a glorious view of their property overlooking the Nottawa Valley and Georgian Bay.  It was a treat to paint!

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas!

Rainbow Sky
16"x16"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Happy holidays!

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Bend in the Beaver River (Study)

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

A pleine air study, painted this fall just a few blocks from my home.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Wellman's Corners Schoolhouse

16"x16"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD


Thursday, December 12, 2013

Winter Bronze

40"x30"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Killarney Edge Study

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Lilac Birches

24"x18"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Escarpment Sunrise

12"x24"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Winter's Kiss

30"x30"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Woods Study

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Winter Cabin

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Moment of Quiet

40"x60"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Friday, November 1, 2013

A Rosy Glow

40"x40"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Winter is coming!!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

The Dark and the Light

24"x60"
Acrylic on Canvas

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Bough Down

48"x42"
Acrylic on Canvas

Now this is the larger studio painting that I created, based on the original study below.  Something does get lost in transition, though I really played with the bronze and gold paints on this one, which is hard to see in the photo. I am now on a iridescent and metallic paint kick.   More to come!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Bough Down (Study)

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

This is a plein air piece that was created a few weeks ago went the fall colours were at their peak.  An artist friend and I parked ourselves at the edge of a beaver pond for the day, and enjoyed the golden light and glorious colours.  I only appreciate that so much more today when the wind is howling and it is rainy and cold. Winter is coming!

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Birch Place V

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Autumn Clearing

36"x60"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Art Tour weekend approaches again.  I will be at the Loft Gallery in Clarksburg all day Saturday showing my most recent paintings, along with Ottawa artist Ed Ambrose.  I have been doing quite a lot of plein air work, more pictures to come!


Friday, October 4, 2013

Where Mountains Meet Water

24"x24"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

This is the first of the Killarney paintings that I have completed since returning from my trip in September.  I have a number of sketches that were created on site during the trip, and look forward to creating larger versions like this one.

Monday, September 30, 2013

Layers of Light

36"x48"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Reaching

24"x48"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Monday, September 2, 2013

Light Beyond (Study)


12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Friday, August 30, 2013

Rustling Leaves

18"x36"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD


Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Killarney Lake

60"x48"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

In just under a week I head off on an adventure to Killarney Provincial Park in Ontario.   Three other women artists and I will be canoeing, portaging, camping and painting in one of the most beautiful, pristine areas in the province.  It has been a year since our last trip, and I have been feasting on the resource materials (photos and studies) that I brought home last time.  This painting is one of those paintings inspired by my time there.

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Radiance

48"x36"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Windswept Summer Sky

24"x18"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

I love hot summer days when the clouds are floating across the sky, and the flax fields are blooming.  Rolling blue fields against the summer sea of green is always a welcome reprieve for any painter!

Monday, August 19, 2013

End of Day

28"x22"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Golden Valley

40"x40"
Acrylic on Canvas

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Sitting in a Spring Field

16"x16"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Monday, August 12, 2013

Dappled Blue

36"x30"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Cedar Trunks

Cedar Trunks
16"x16"
Acrylic on Canvas







Cedar Trunks II
16"x16"
Acrylic
SOLD



The other day I decided to do some experimenting.  I painted the same scene using two different underpainting methods.  The upper painting uses a tangerine ground, while the bottom painting uses a black ground.  Which do you prefer?

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Spirit of the Place

36"x60"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Friday, August 2, 2013

Feature Article in Days Out Ontario

I am very excited to have had a feature article written about me on the website Days Out Ontario.  You can read it here.   It also includes a number of photos of me in the studio.

Days Out Ontario is a travel site, focused on exploring the many gems around Ontario including places to visit, where to stay, eat and fabulous things to do.  You can even build your own itinerary to bring with you.  Check it out if you have a chance!

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Rocky Shores

36"x36"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Jewel Tones

24"x48"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Sway in the Breeze

30"x40"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Little Red Barn

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD


Wednesday, July 17, 2013

A Measure of Happiness

24"x48"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

A birch commission completed this past spring.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Canola in the Summer (Study)

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Canola speaks to the Saskatchewan girl in me.  The epitome of summer!

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Forest Whispers

36"x36"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Season's End

24"x24"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

I will be at the Loft Gallery this Saturday, July 13 from 10am-4pm for Meet the Artist Day.  I have a number of new summer paintings that will be available for viewing.  Come by for a visit if you are in the Clarksburg, ON area!

Monday, July 8, 2013

Shimmer Above

18"x36"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Played with a different colour palette with this one, including some irridescent paint, which unfortunately doesn't read in the photo.  I am a huge fan of watery blues and greens. If left to my own devices, I could use those colours all the time!

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Birch Flow I

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Arabella Canadian Landscape Contest

Higher Power
40"x20"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

I have recently submitted three paintings to Arabella Magazine's Canadian Landscape Contest.  The contest is designed to capture the beauty and emotional spirit of Canada. The contest includes People's Choice Voting as well as a formal  judging process. I would appreciate you taking time to vote for me.  Of course, you can vote for other artists as well, as there are many fine works on display.  You can visit the site at ARABELLA ACL and read about the contest and what's involved.

I appreciate your support!


Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Celebration Sky

20"x30"
Acrylic on Canvas

Happy Canada Day and July 4th!  Holidays abound, hope everyone enjoys their kick off week to summer.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Forest Symphony

36"x60"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Monday, June 17, 2013

Dappled Blue

36"x30"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Killarney Shores

16"x 16"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

I am taking a plein air workshop with artist Don Cavin this week.  It has been a fantastic experience, and always wonderful to get a fresh perspective and tips from an excellent artist such as Don.  Even after the first morning of the class I felt I had gleaned so much information.  The weather started off a little lousy during the week, but has got better each day.  It is an energizing experience to spend an entire week painting outdoors.  Good for the soul!


Monday, June 10, 2013

Flourish

36"x60"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD