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This is what I see written every time I start a new blog post. I can usually grab a thought and run with it...but today, life catches me...
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- Jun 21
- 2 min
The Freshness of a June Sigh
Today I feel a freshness in the air outside. After a big sigh, it feels fresh and satisfying like that too. I have been criticized for...
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- Mar 14
- 2 min
You'd Think the Snow would Inspire Me
Will Spring spring soon? A smattering of my winter poetry and art...
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- Oct 14, 2021
- 3 min
Mural Meanderings
My recent Mythology Room mural in St. Catharines brought back many good memories from earlier days! I will share some of them with you. ...
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- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
Scribble it Out!
Many people say "I can't draw" "I'm not artistic" and excuse themselves from expressing themselves creatively in any way. However, I know...
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- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
"Oh, a Tom Thomson Tree!"
Facing the possibility of not having the freedom to get to Algonquin this summer to paint like the Group of Seven did (using oils on...
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- Nov 4, 2019
- 1 min
So Happy Together
Baby, it's cold outside but I am remembering warmer days.
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- Sep 9, 2019
- 2 min
Orchids Forever.
At age 24, I flew from Manitoba to Ontario in the mid-80s to visit my soon-to-be in-laws. I immediately changed part of their home into...
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- Mar 20, 2019
- 1 min
Waiting for Spring
This year, as I wait for the season to blossom, I feel impatient and anxious. This piece was painted with a wax resist (where the white,...
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- Feb 13, 2019
- 1 min
Loving on "Roots & Branches"
A while back, I had the opportunity to design a book cover for author Deb Elkink. "Roots & Branches" Ink and white watercolour, 12 x 14...
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- Nov 15, 2018
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The Never Ending Rhythm
I made it to the West coast again... I am drawn here and not only because the sounds drown out my severe, distracting tinnitus. What is...
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- Oct 17, 2018
- 1 min
Time with Fellow aRtIsTs
There is something so encouraging just hanging out with fellow artists. I have a couple of arts groups now that I love connecting with....
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- Sep 9, 2018
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My Life in Trees
Trees are common yet they mean so much to so many...they hold memories, create memories, suggest relationships and are just plain full of...
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- Jul 14, 2018
- 1 min
Freedom Again and Again
I painted a shoreline a couple of years back but, happily, it sold before I got to permanently attach it to my bedroom wall. So I decided...
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- Apr 30, 2018
- 1 min
Spring's Florals
I set up several of my small floral paintings when the flowers weren't blooming fast enough this season. I am thrilled to realize that...
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- Mar 2, 2018
- 1 min
"When did you decide to become an Artist?"
I believe the arts chose me. And I became starry-eyed at 6 when I realized that I could teach and make art the rest of my life. . . I was...
