Doodle Frenzy.

Sometimes I don't want to paint and in-between paintings I like to doodle, sketch or do something creative. In my new art journal I have been using felt tip pens and here are a few drawings I have been working on.

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Landscape.

Dolphins.

C.S. Lewis was a remarkable children's author. The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is my favourite. It there was one door that I would open it would be the door of the wardrobe into Narnia. This sketch was inspired from the Walt Disney Movie cover. 

It is nearly Christmas, afterall.

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Christmas is Nearing.

A few days ago we woke up to this in our garden, the white cold stuff, it makes you go, brrrrrr! It is so lovely to see the sun peaking through the trees and seeing fresh snow on the ground particularly when it is on a weekend and there is no need to go anywhere in a hurry.

I haven't been painting much for a while, I have a few ideas but I am working on sketches on a new, fresh, untouched art pad and I have purchased some lovely new colourful pens. I have ran out of most of my paints which is annoying but I hope to find a parcel under the Christmas tree, wrapped in glorious Christmas paper with lots of art supplies. This remains to be seen since I forgot to put it on my Santa list, I still have time though. 

Photography is also my new found passion and I am learning how to use my DSLR camera to its best ability.   

So with that on my mind I am taking a pledge where I will make art whether it be taking pictures, creating images for my blog or headers, sketching and doodling or making things with my kids like baking and getting the glue sticks out. Getting creative can help to clear the mind and be a stress release by having fun. 

I am looking forward to Christmas and I hope you are too. After what I have been through over the last few years I could do with a nice rest and peace of mind, that would be the greatest gift of all.

Art Exhibition with Kids in Mind.

On Sunday at 1:30pm I happened to stumble upon my Facebook page only to discover there was an opening reception being held for kids at the local art centre in Port Moody from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. I bundled the kids up quickly and we went for a family trip. The kids seemed to think it was going to be a boring event until we got there. My girls know this centre because they often go for classes on Pro-D days. We stepped through the door to be greeted by a lady dressed in the most amazing gecko costume. It was bright and colourful and sequined like something you would find on stage at the theater, it was fantastic. 

The paintings were hung at kids eye level and there were stickers that could be placed next to the artists you liked and which paintings you would like to recreate. There were puzzles, quizzes, sculptures, paintings and art created by kids. What a great way to get children into art.

Here are s few things at the event and the exhibition is on for a few weeks yet.

This amazing dress is in the main area in full glory. It is beautiful.

Princess Monsters From A-Z by Joelle Brandt. This room was devoted to the local author and artist Joyelle Brandt. It was an interactive room where kids could create their own Princess Monsters and pin it into the frame to exhibit. The children could also dress-up and have a picture taken behind a hanging frame. There was also a questions and answer sheet, to find the monsters special abilities. It was lots of fun for young and old. 

A fabulous event and a must see for all.

It is that time of year.

I don't know what it is about Autumn but all I want to do is go for walks during the day and stay inside at night. I get inspired at this time of the year, more so than any other time. My horse paintings through the summer came to an abrupt end when I got stuck on one painting and I got mad with it. So I stopped and have not returned since. However, I am now feeling the painting pang, and I need to start on my next project. Once the kids school and activities have settled down I think I will be able to take some time to sit and think, plan and maybe go to some art shows.

That time of year.

Horse Painting

My latest 24x24 horse painting titled 'Blue Moon'.

You can see the development on instagram. It took a few weeks to complete I was not totally happy with the main horse colour so I added the red which I think helps it to 'pop' more.

Golden - Horse Art

Here it is the final piece. 24x24 Canvas acrylic paint. The paint was wet when I took the photo and the lighting isn't at its best. The colours are more vibrant but you get the picture. I love the way the mane flows in this painting. The golden body against the red background which has varying degrees of red tones. The large chest and the strong neck of the horse with its gentle eye. 

Overall I am very happy with the three horse paintings I have created so far. I am planning on another and I may go black and white with the next one. We shall see.