Spent a casual Sunday afternoon doing some urban sketching. We met in Inglewood chatting over coffee with sketchbook and portable watercolour sets in hand.
It was hot and sunny and a welcome luxury. Some randomness is a breath of fresh air. This image is one of the … Continue Reading ›› 
The smell of decaying leaves nauseated me. Though decay and death is an opportunity for rebirth, it feels daunting. The nights are ever so quiet, stars brightly lighting the pathways of the galaxy.
A month goes by fast! With my show in the final week; I am already planning a larger show for the main gallery at ArtPoint in April 2010. There is still time to view the current show this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
In the meantime I decided … Continue Reading ›› 
During the course of a painting there are many choices to make along the way, much like life. As Joni Mitchell says in her song 'Blue'; "Songs are like tattoos, you know I've been to sea before."
Saturday was a lovely day to go to Nosehill Park and capture the sunset. I needed to blow some cobwebs out of my head, and so off with camera in hand I went. The light was so interesting and follow … Continue Reading ›› 
Sunday is a wonderful day to go to the farmer's market. This group from South America called Nuna'y was playing. Slightly overcast though not cold, the breeze wove the airy Andean Zampoña music into my heart centre.
Winter continues. The severe cold temperatures have left us for the time being. Soon the light will increase and nights will grow shorter.
The snow eater winds have tousled trees and have brought the magpies out of hiding rattling bones and garden gates. … Continue Reading ››
Spring is sure to be close by. I spotted a flock of bluebirds this week while out on a walk.