Last Rays

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas

SOLD

I'm off to Whistler and Vancouver for a week of fun with two of my best girlfriends.  I hear the skiing conditions are fantastic right now, and some beers on the patio sounds good too!

Top of Old Baldy

30"x40"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

A great place to hike in the spring, summer and fall, Old Baldy looks over the Beaver Valley and town of Kimberley. I asked my husband go out on the ledge to photograph this one!

On the Rocks

24"x36"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

This painting was accepted into the BMFA'a annual juried art show, which is running right now in the gallery of Collingwood's new library.  The openning was last night, and the building is beautiful.

Rolling Hills Study

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas

SOLD

Paths We Follow

24"x20"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

It is a gorgeous, sunny Easter weekend here. I have been out puttering in the yard a lot.   The nasty jobs are done (raking the remaining leaves, cleaning out the flowerbeds, emptying out the birdhouses) - just waiting for the daffodils to start blooming (any day now).  Happy Easter everyone!

Baldy and the Barn Study

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas

SOLD

This outcropping of rock, named Old Baldy by some, overlooks the town of Kimberley, here in Ontario.  I tried painting this one on a larger scale, and failed miserably.  Thought I would give it a shot again with a smaller canvas.

Windswept Over Bogner Study

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

I am preparing for the Loft's upcoming Square Foot Show, here is one of my submissions.

At the Pond's Edge

16"x16"

Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

We have a large pond on our property, located right beside our house.  It can be seen outside of just about every window in the house, so it plays a major factor in our views.  It is a great way to mark the seasonal changes.   Recently, the ice has finally melted off it, though with the last couple of chilly mornings, a film of the crispy stuff has formed before the first few hours of sunshine can melt it off again. 

We have a huge variety of wildlife that take advantage of this spot.  It is home to hundreds of frogs, painted turtles, rock bass, a couple of enormous goldfish (put in the pond almost twenty years ago by the original owners!), and most recently muskrats, not to mention the birds that stop in for a visit, or a snack (shoo herons). 

I have a lot to learn about painting water, but reflections are always a good place to start.

All The Right Places

36"x48"
Acrylic on Canvas

Purple Hills

18"x36"
Acrylic on Canvas
Moyaboya

Another painting from the Creemore area, with it's lovely rolling topography.  The area is known for it's Purple Hills.

One thing I do sometimes if I am having trouble getting jazzed up to paint, is either to look through my art books, or surf the web looking at the work of some of my favourite artists.  It  is always a great way to get inspired to paint.  Donna Andreychk, a fellow Ontario artist, is one of those that I follow.  Her work sings with subtle, yet rich, vibrant colours, and I love her brush work.  I recently had the opportunity to meet her, and she is a lovely person to boot!

Beyond the Rock

40" x 60"
Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD

Wow - spring is really here.  We have gorgeous sunshine and warm weather yet again.  Perfect for my son's spring break.  Now I just need to drag the easel out onto the deck...

Tucked Away

16" x 16"
Acrylic on Canvas

SOLD

Cabin in the Woods Study

12"x12"
Acrylic on Canvas

I like this composition.   I think I will do a few more variations on this piece, with different subject and ground colours.  It is good to experiment every once in a while.  I don't do it nearly enough.

Burnished Forest

36" x 60"
Acrylic on Canvas

SOLD

Creemore Rolling Hills

18"x36"
Acrylic on Canvas

SOLD

I think that I will be painting more like this one.  I enjoyed the wide angle view, and rolling scenery. Creemore and the Beaver Valley will give me lots of foder for more paintings.  It is sunny and beautiful out today - I think I have the bug for Spring!  Time for the snow to begin to melt.  How I love the changing seasons. There is always something new to get excited about painiting.