So much fun trying to capture the fog hanging on top of the trees. You know you're from NS when you see beauty in fog.
Meet You at the Park, 10x10 oil. Available at Mastrius Online Show - May 1-15
A group of us stood in the middle of this beautiful field, surrounding by poppies with the sun beating down on us and...painted our hearts out. SOLD
Serres is a pretty village in the Aude department in southern France. We stopped for lunch across from this 'humpback' bridge. It was a very cold and wet spring so the greens were magnificent and the poppies just starting. SOLD
This pewter teapot belonged to my grandfather - it is dented and old and has so many stories to tell
Happened upon this scene at a market in France...wish I could have heard the conversation.
Salty Rose Cottages is one of our favourite places to escape...this idyllic scene is on the way
This 10x10 oil of a lovely lily pond in Mahone Bay will be offered in the Mastrius 100 Days of Summer show in late August.
Rose Bay is one of the sweetest places in Nova Scotia. These 2 trees welcome us every visit. Their endurance against the raw NS coastline & their beauty seem symbolic of this place. Resilient and beautiful
Nasturtiums are always a part of our garden. Several varieties make an appearance - from trailing to dwarf. Their happy faces and gorgeous leaves delight all summer long
For Ukraine - I have painted this jug full of sunflowers several times. It never fails me. Like the world, my heart is breaking for the people of Ukraine.
Green Vase - I can't remember where I purchased this small glass vase but every summer it makes an appearance as flowers start to bloom in the garden. Nothing prettier than a small collection of joyful, fragrant sweet peas.
Back Alley - my first winter scene. A back alley photo from Calgary. When I lived in Calgary, the back alleys were new to me. I never really saw much beauty in them. This painting showed me there is beauty everywhere - if we just look.
Hopeful - is there a more joyful flower than tulips? I think not. When they poke their heads up out of soil, it heralds the hope of Spring.
"Where Will it Lead?"
I first painted this path 'en plain air' in France. It still gives me joy and I believe, helps me find my way as a painter. 12x12 oil on gallery canvas.SOLD"Ribbons of Poppies
A little looser than usual but this really captures the feel of France's glorious poppy fields. 12x12 in oil. SOLD."West Pennant & Lace"
All summer we've been swimming at a small beach near West Pennant. We see this little shack every time I park the car. 12x12 oil on gallery canvas. SOLD."Joy"
My first painting lessons were in France and it is part of my muscle memory when painting. My go to 'happy' place. SOLD"Tulips"
Painted these one dull day when the joy of tulips was exactly what I needed. 12"x12" acrylic/oil on gallery board"Where the Light Comes in
Sand Dollar beach in Rose Bay continually inspires. 36"x36", oil on wood gallery board. SOLD"First Impressionn"
Playing with minimal detail but lots of texture in this piece. 12x12, oil on gallery canvas."Follow Me"
I painted a lot of paths when I first started painting. This path is in Languedoc region of France and I've now painted it 3 times. This version is a favourite. 11x14 oil on gallery canvas. SOLD"Finding Calm"...these days are a test. Making time in the studio is elusive yet, so rewarding and calming.
Swell - really loving trying my hand - well palette knife actually - at waves and rocks.
Tall Trees - this little island gives me so much inspiration. This one is a gift for someone very special. 10x10 acrylic on gallery board.
Magic Time - Nova Scotia has the most glorious sunsets and this one in Rose Bay is a perfect example. 11x14 oil on gallery canvas
Late summer, the tall coneflowers and the lazy brown (black?) eyed Susans fill the front garden. The butterflies love them all. This is 1 of 5 'garden' paintings submitted to fabulously fun 2021 Pre-Shrunk show at Argyle Fine Art, http://argylefineart.blogspot.com/p/now-showing.html, opening January 29. SOLD
Such a sunny afternoon in Limoux, France - watching a waiter explain the daily specials.
Part of the "From my Garden" series at Argyle Fine Art's Pre-shrunk show, opening January 29. I am fully in love with poppies.SOLD
"This year's submission for the 2021 Pre-Shrunk show @Argyle Fine art is a series of paintings inspired by my garden. Toward the end of last summer, the false sunflowers and holly hocks were sharing the light on the west side. SOLD
These days test us. The studio helps take my mind to a better place. A place like Rose Bay in Lunenburg County. 18x24 'Finding Perspective' oil on gallery canvas
"To the Beach", 4"x5", part of the pre-shrunk show coming in late Januar, Acrylic. SOLD Argyle Fine Art
My husband says I talk to myself and to the flowers. I think they like it:-) Acrylic, 20x20 SOLD
Fall is my favourite season...the air, the colours, my birthday:-) For whatever reason, it always inspires. 20x20 SOLD
A trip to Lunenburg is the perfect escape. I love walking the colourful streets. A month or so ago, late afternoon, this beautiful street and light caught my eye. 11x14 Acrylic. Available now at Argyle Fine Art
I recently attended a funeral on PEI for my Uncle Freeman and celebrated a long, well-lived life. As I drove home across the island, the light and colour were simply stunning. This painting is my interpretation of a beautiful photograph by award winning PEI photographer, John Sylvester. Here's to you Uncle Freeman. 11x14. Acrylic. SOLD
Halifax's colourful row houses are one of my favourite things about this city. Acrylic. SOLD
The iconic Peggy's Cove - with a little artistic license. 11x14. Available soon at Argyle Fine Art
The sun finally came out this spring and I was inspired to paint this. A colleague said it reminded her of Van Gogh's style so, I named the painting Vincent. It is 12x16, acrylic and painted on panel. SOLD
I love this photo so much, I had to paint it again - a few changes and a little smaller. 11x14. Acrylic. Available soon at Argyle Fine Art
I never tire of poppies. I can feel spring in the air and just had to imagine how good it will feel when it truly arrives. SOLD 10x10, Acrylic
SOLD Another mini (4x5), SOUTH PARK. Acrylic + Ink. AVAILABLE on January 25th at Argyle Fine Art
SOLD Another mini (4x5), NORTH END. Acrylic + Ink. AVAILABLE on January 25th at Argyle Fine Art
SOLD Another mini (4x5). HARVARD. Acrylic + Ink. AVAILABLE on January 25th at Argyle Fine Art
Can there ever be enough poppies? I think not. This is one of my personal favourites. Happy it's found a home. SOLD
I fell in love with a photo of this tree at a workshop with Mike Svob. I've painted it a few times, but this one is my favourite. SOLD
Cassandra and Paul Einstein live in this house in the picturesque village of Camon, famous for the roses that are abundant on almost every home. Cassandra is a painter and Paul is a composer and the great grandson of Albert Einstein. SOLD
A group of us stood in the middle of this beautiful field, surrounding by poppies with the sun beating down on us and...painted our hearts out. SOLD
Termes is a small, charming village in the south of France, not far from Carcassonne. Not far from this home were the most glorious calla lilies that seemed to be growing wild along the river. SOLD
We were walking home from dinner late one night in Paris when I saw this man walking toward me. It felt like a classic 'Paris moment' so I snuck a photo. This is one of my favourite paintings and isn't for sale.
Serres is a pretty village in the Aude department in southern France. We stopped for lunch across from this 'humpback' bridge. It was a very cold and wet spring so the greens were magnificent and the poppies just starting. SOLD
