My latest painting comes from a photograph I took at the Portobello Road Market last year in London. The market is so vibrant and has lots of teapots and pictures of chickens, dogs and horses (why so many chicken pictures?). It was the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning in London. You can purchase … [Read more]
This week I started digging through some old artwork and brought out my portfolio. I’m not gonna lie, it creaked like an old man’s knees; it’s been so long since I opened the darn thing. Once inside, I found a few treasures I thought I would share. One of them is from 1990! 21 freaking … [Read more]
At home in my sun room there is a piece I completed years ago that is an overhead view of people carrying large yellow umbrellas. (Or “oh, those are pretty flowers, Kirsten” if you are my aunt Colleen.) It’s one of my favourites, so last week I set out to give umbrellas another go. This … [Read more]
While visiting Vancouver this year, we took a trek out to UBC so I could see my old school. We walked around campus, checked out the old dormitory, and ended up at the Museum of Anthropology. The building’s architecture is spectacular, and once inside, you will find a rich and fascinating collection of handmade items … [Read more]
Over the years, I have tried numerous times to grow bunches of poppies in the garden and they either die out or don’t even come up in the first place. Except this one, a light peachy oriental poppy that sprouts one or two blooms a season for me. They only live a few days, but … [Read more]
Don’t you just love the colours of fall? For me, the beauty of this season makes the short transition from Manitoba’s beautiful summers to harsh winters bearable. I’m on a roll with the painting right now. This is my latest piece. I’m using Michael O’Callaghan’s beautiful “Autumn Leaves” photo as a reference. It doesn’t look as vibrant as … [Read more]
So last January I made a simple resolution to start painting again. After 9 months of saying it, I have actually got off my butt and started doing it. Ah, procrastination, how I love thee. My first painting in over 2 years is of my favourite grumpy guy, Stanley. This feline friend isn’t your regular … [Read more]
This is a watercolour of the Stanley Park totem poles that I painted for a good friend way back in the day. She had just moved back from B.C. and I wanted her to have a little reminder. I’m not sure if it’s much of a reminder, but I really liked the way it turned … [Read more]
55 Thunderbird, watercolour, 2008
Which means it smells like dog poop in Winnipeg! Spring is absolutely the ugliest season in this city. The snow is in a mass melt that makes everything wet, dirty and stinky; a beautiful bouquet for the eyes and nose. Yet, I still like this season since it means winter is almost over. Soon, the … [Read more]
I need to begin painting again. I haven’t put brush in hand for months. Nothing has inspired me lately. There are a couple of paintings that I have been commissioned to do and I should get off my butt and start them, but alas, I haven’t. Starting is the hardest part, but once I begin, … [Read more]
After all the bright and shiny colours of summer, it’s time to wrap yourself up in the rich hues of fall. This was painted for my friend Denise and now hangs in her living room.
