The river is shimmering its iridescent reflections, shivering in the late afternoon play of light.
I love when the snow sparkles bringing ideas of magical hope and anticipation for good things ahead.
I remember living in the north, which is a vast desert. Snow was a gift from the gods as if it was … Continue Reading ››
"Petals, Birds & Branches"
Exhibit & Sale
The Central Library
Downtown 616 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2G 2M2
Until September 25 you can see an exhibit of my art at the The Calgary Public Library downtown. The art is available for purchase.
The mighty Bow River is high and wide, swollen to it's maximum, breaching the banks in some areas. We have had heavy rains, and the large mountain snow-pack is still melting. I was in Canmore recently, and some of the paths we walked on have been closed due to flooding. … Continue Reading ››
My birthday was amazing and all because of a random drive I took. Slightly lost on the range road I spotted a pond full of swans. What fantastic luck!
The first thing that came to mind was the symbolism, particularly in alchemy, where the white swan is the beginning etheric light-filled … Continue Reading ››
2012 is well underway, and I started this blog post in January. Hopefully some of you are still out there, and have not given up on me.
My feeling is that it will be a good year. So much is shifting and changing and I am going with the flow. … Continue Reading ››
The river is not frozen over and we are well into December. I am overjoyed with the mild temperatures. Time to celebrate and decompress. If you want to find me on Christmas, I will be in the Rockies, soaking in the mineral springs, and dining in Banff.
As … Continue Reading ››
Golden leaves are scattered on the ground, like hundreds of mini suns. Thanksgiving has past, and we are still enjoying beautiful fall weather which is such a welcome rarity that I am grateful for. The hunter's moon, the brightest of the year, spilled greenish grey … Continue Reading ››
This is the golden hour by the river in Bowness Parkin my neighborhood. Shortly after this picture was taken many golden leaves scattered to the ground. Like hundreds of mini suns.
In the night trees swayed in the early autumn wind, giving the streetlamps the illusion of flickering. … Continue Reading ››
The weather has been phenomenal here in Western Canada. A blistering 30C at the end of September.
Tree tops tinged with yellow are starting to turn ever so slowly, leaves scattered on the ground like huge medallions. The kind of wind that jangles the nerves and rattles the joints swept … Continue Reading ››
I love the refreshing feel of the cool night air on my bare skin. Fall is creeping around the corner. Though a goodbye to beautiful weather, fall is a huge season for rebirth.
I have seen spots of cool translucent yellow in the trees. From warm winds and sunshine to … Continue Reading ››
Warm hot summer winds come with traces of fondness, their dusty scent sparks deep remembering.
Here is what is on my easel. Two more roses in progress. I thought I might do a series of one dozen. These are number three and four, 12 X 12 in the early stages. … Continue Reading ››
Starting from ground zero is what it feels like. Truthfully, I think things are just occurring at a deeper level. It is a matter of toning muscles that have not been used in a while.
The beginning was slow, awkward and not without effort. The tubes of colour felt most familiar, … Continue Reading ››
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