Texture
Perhaps I was wrong: while I love colour, it is evident in my work that texture is one of my favourite elements! In painting, I love using all forms of media to create texture, from burlap (above) to coffee grinds … Continued
Instagram for creativity
With this hectic winter, I haven’t been able to carve out much time for art. I decided to join in on the instagram challenge that Lesley over at the Artsy Forager started. She’s calling it #artsydefined. It’s a good opportunity … Continued
Collaborative art project with the kids
After seeing the viral story about artist Mica Angela Hendricks allowing her four-year-old to collaborate on some drawings with her, I wanted to try it with our kids. It was a very interesting experience, though it didn’t exactly turn out … Continued
Collage series 3: The Big House
Following the theme of buildings that are familiar to me, I decided to do my third collage as a portrayal of the Big House at Fort Langley National Historic Site, the birthplace of British Columbia. The current building was reconstructed … Continued
Collage series 2: Schoolyard
I had the rare treat of picking up my young children from school on Friday, which inspired me to create this second collage on rag paper, called Schoolyard. I was also inspired by reading one of my favourite children’s books … Continued
Collage places series, 1
Last winter, I was commuting into Vancouver every week by train. Seeing various buildings slip past the windows inspired this small collage on rag paper. (Thread, hand-painted papers, old torn papers, watercolour).
Artist in residence program at Gwaii Haanas National Park
Have you always wanted to be like the Group of Seven? The Artists in Gwaii Haanas program is returning in 2014! Repost from Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve website: Artists can bring new meanings to Canada’s natural and cultural treasures. … Continued
November trees 2, creative process
When is a painting finished? It is one of the most challenging things about painting. I didn’t do very much work on this second November trees painting this past weekend, because I liked it more, which made me more worried … Continued
November trees progress
November is winding down – I hope I can finish this painting before the end of the month. I added some espresso grinds to the ground in some acrylic medium, as well as some of my Rousillon pigments.