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Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables
31 Dec 2012

Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Literature | 8

The whirlwind pace of the new Les Misérables movie inspired me to pull out my books to re-read the novel. I noticed my English copies are starting to fall apart, and I became curious what year they were printed. I … Continued

1910, A L Burt Publishing Company, antique, book collector, books, Les Miserables, Nelson editeurs 189 rue Saint-Jacques Paris, Victor Hugo, vintage
The story of how I have loved Les Miserables since I was 12.
31 Dec 2012

The story of how I have loved Les Miserables since I was 12.

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Genealogy, Literature | 0

I am, arguably, the #1 fan of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. I am sure many could argue for this title, but I thought it was worth a few posts, with the recent release of Universal’s film version of the British … Continued

antique, childhood memories, Les Miserables, musical, Paris, Victor Hugo
Inspired by…old postcards
17 Apr 2012

Inspired by…old postcards

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Art, Genealogy | 0

This winter I’ve been increasingly interested in researching my family tree…I so much enjoy looking at old things, I sometimes shuffle through my old photos and postcards to OCD proportions. I revisited a couple paintings I had left off in … Continued

ancestors, antique, Chatham, Morpeth, oldness, Ontario, postcards, rural, windmill
Lemon pistachio biscotti
28 Feb 2012

Lemon pistachio biscotti

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Food, Genealogy | 0

I’ve been craving these lovely lemon pistachio biscotti since I picked up a package of pistachios recently. The recipe is straight from the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook, so I take no credit for it. But don’t they look elegant … Continued

antique, Better Homes and Gardens, biscotti, china, tea cup and saucer
Duck Farm Barns – mixed media painting
17 Oct 2011

Duck Farm Barns – mixed media painting

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Art, Genealogy | 0

I finally finished this painting that I started in 2007. I had started by painting the whole wooden panel yellow, and doing a photo transfer of the old barns that used to stand on our family farm. I also tried … Continued

ancestors, antique, art, barns, collage, creative process, farm, mixed media, oldness, painting, panel, photo transfer, series, technique

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FAWN NURSERY ART
FAWN NURSERY ART
Watercolour on paper, 8x10 (2014)
FOX NURSERY ART
FOX NURSERY ART
Watercolour on paper, 8x10 (2014)
FJORD
FJORD
Watercolour on paper, 8x11 (2002)
GASTOWN
GASTOWN
Watercolour on paper, 9x12 (2002)
QUEBEC STEPS II
QUEBEC STEPS II
Watercolour on paper, 19x24 (2004)
LA VILLE DE QUEBEC
LA VILLE DE QUEBEC
Watercolour on paper, 9.5x12.5 (2005)
WINDOW
WINDOW
Watercolour on paper, 5x7 (2003)
ONTARIO HOUSES
ONTARIO HOUSES
Watercolour on paper, 7x5 (2000)
ROADSIDE GRASSES
ROADSIDE GRASSES
Watercolour on paper, 5x7 (2014)
MCKEE PEAK CLIFF
MCKEE PEAK CLIFF
Watercolour on paper, 9x6 (2015)
BRIGHTENED LEAVES
BRIGHTENED LEAVES
Watercolour on paper, 5x7 (2007)
SLOWLY THEY RETURN
SLOWLY THEY RETURN
Watercolour on paper, 5x7 (2007)
PRINCETON
PRINCETON
Watercolour on paper, 7x5 (2002)
MONTMORENCY FALLS
MONTMORENCY FALLS
Watercolour on paper, 7x5 (2000)
YELLOW LEAVES
YELLOW LEAVES
Watercolour on paper, 12x9 (1999)
SUZIE'S DRESS
SUZIE'S DRESS
Watercolour on paper, 9x12 (2003)
GRANDPA DUCK (2002)
GRANDPA DUCK (2002)
Watercolour on paper, 9x12
FORT LANGLEY BLACKSMITH
FORT LANGLEY BLACKSMITH
Watercolour on paper, 11x10. (Helen's Surprise storybook commission, Parks Canada, 2005)
SALISH WEAVING
SALISH WEAVING
Watercolour on paper, 11x10. (Helen's Surprise storybook commission, Parks Canada, 2005)
HELEN'S WOOD
HELEN'S WOOD
Watercolour on paper, 11x10. (Helen's Surprise storybook commission, Parks Canada, 2005)
FORT LANGLEY BATEAU
FORT LANGLEY BATEAU
Watercolour on paper, 11x10. (Helen's Surprise storybook commission, Parks Canada, 2005)
FORT LANGLEY TRADE SCENE
FORT LANGLEY TRADE SCENE
Watercolour on paper, 11x10. (Helen's Surprise storybook commission, Parks Canada, 2005)
APPLES
APPLES
Watercolour and gouache on paper, 8x10 (2005)
QUEBEC STEPS I
QUEBEC STEPS I
Watercolour on paper, 5x7 (2003)

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Delight-Filled Leaves Art

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