Painting
Stanley Park Totems
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
55 Thunderbird, watercolour, 2008
Smells like spring
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]
Tis the season?
What beautiful weather we have been having in Winnipeg this fall. It’s been so mild that I cannot believe tomorrow is the first of December! Crazy Ah December, always a crazy month of decorating, shopping, visiting and eating. Those are a few of my favourite things. Ah, who am I kidding, those are all of … [Read more]
Time to mix it up
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]
…where the ladies wear no pants
Next fall I’m travelling to Europe and last week I took the first step of my adventure, I picked up a couple of travel books. Let me tell you, I’m devouring the France one. Trying to figure out the city maps, trains, and sights to see is a daunting task, but an exciting one. I … [Read more]
The smell of autumn is in the air
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.
