Cuddly Apples

This piece was an experiment because it was the first time that I used the Split Primary Pallet that Peter John Reid recommends (Ultramarine Blue, Phhtalo Blue, Primary Magenta, Napthol Red Light, Hansa Yellow Light and Hansa Yellow Deep).  A Split Primary Pallet consists of a warm and a cool version of each of the three primaries (red, blue and yellow).

So far, I have enjoyed working with this colour pallet. I also realized how much I missed working on Terra Skin. It shows each brush stroke and really makes the transparent areas of the paint pop. 

8"x 8" Acrylic on Terra Skin/$50

Steller Jay

This piece was a collaboration between myself and a friend/talented bird photographer, Kathy Waybrant. 


During her trip to British Columbia, she took some amazing photos of the Steller Jay.  Using her photos, I was able to create this painting. I just wish that I could have gotten a better photo of the finished painting. This photo does not show all the subtle difference in the blues. I guess that is why I am a painter and not a photographer. :P


I am kinda amazed at how quickly I was able to paint this.  I am also so proud of myself for not painting every feather, LOL.


Thanks again Kathy! 

14"x 18" Acrylic on Canvas/SOLD

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The Fireplace at 4 Eagle Lane

I painted this piece last Saturday (June 16th) during the sixth annual Lakeside Living Home Tour. I even sold it before I was finished painting it, which was super exciting! 


During the tour, I got to paint at a lovely home which was right on the shore of Puslinch Lake (Ontario). This fieldstone fireplace is all that is left of the original home that was on this lot. The family built a new home further up from the lake but decided to leave the fireplace. It was so unique that I just had to paint it!

16"x20" Acrylic on Canvas/SOLD

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Painting during the Lakeside Living Home Tour

I am super excited about this Saturday because I will be doing some plein air painting at the sixth annual Lakeside Living Home Tour! The tour, which features six distinctive homes on the shores of Puslinch Lake, runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be enjoyed on land or by boat. The tour will also have local painter Jennifer Depencier (her artwork is totally worth checking out) doing some plein air painting too!


Here are some photos that I took while checking out the possible painting spots:

Isn't it lovely?

Tickets for the tour are $20, $25 for the dock-to-dock tour. The tour takes approximately two-and-a-half hours to complete.

Tickets are available in Cambridge at Willow House on Main Street, Book Express, Cinderella Beauty Salon on King Street and at the Old Marina Restaurant.

All proceeds benefit the Lake's restoration.

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