Around my neighborhood, no sign of earth day could be found. Some even had their porch lights on. This is my studio during earth hour. Not sure if candles were to be allowed, but this was my consorted effort.
I thought it might be fun to paint by candlelight, as did the old masters. Very appropriate for working on ‘the dead layer’ which, when finished, is supposed to look as though it were lit by moonlight. It certainly did shine a different light on the subject-no pun intended.
This is a workshop I am taking in early April. Looks like fun! My plan is to go in as though I don’t know anything, so I can open myself to new possibilities. Recently I have been fortunate enough to connect with some other artists with similar interests.
I understand there may still be a couple of spots left in the workshop.
Preparations are underway for my Art Exhibit and Sale April 12 and 13, 2008. Not far off, with much to do. If you plan to be in Calgary, do stop by for some creative viewing! It would be lovely to see you.
March arrived in gusty grandeur. In like a lion, winds rattled squeaky doors, whipping anything which was not tied down, taking up ladies skirts and turning men’s hats into flying saucers.
Not the least bit unsettling these winds, my longing for spring wins out. Already the light has increased substantially.
These two bougainvillea paintings were just completed and are en route to St Kits in the Caribbean.
I hope to see some bougainvillea one day first hand. I will miss my friends dearly, yet I am so happy for the new life they are embarking upon.
Time for new beginnings. Oh my dear paints and brushes, I have been neglecting you. Swept up by the flurry of holiday commitments, I have certainly spread myself a little thin.
I let go of this baby today. This is the commission I have been working on. Another hibiscus, 16 X 20 Acrylic on Canvas. It has gone to the same home as the Purple Iris, which it will hang beside. This is also the location of the mural I did a while back.