"Waist Deep In Bonbons" 24X30" acrylic on wood Panel

 "Waist Deep In Bonbons" will be included in the special Still Life Feature of the March 2010 issue of American Art Collector.
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is acrylic done on Studio Gallery Panel, 1-1/2" thick ready for hanging.
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"Let Them Eat Cake...?" 30X24" acrylic on wood Panel

"Let Them Eat Cake...?" will be advertised in the March 2010 issue of American Art Collector.
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is acrylic done on Studio Gallery Panel, 1-1/2" thick ready for hanging.
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"Striped Mini #1" 6X6" acrylic on wood Panel

You can see this painting in the March 2010 issue of American Art Collector in the Savvy Collectors Guide.
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is acrylic done on Studio Gallery Panel, Cradled 1" thick ready for hanging.

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YeeeHaaaa, a New Year and a lot of changes.

First big change for 2010... a whole new country.. kind of ;P ! My husband and I have been moving around for the last 4 years. My husband Grant (who is also an artist) and I are originally from Newfoundland and Labrador. We then called Halifax, Nova Scotia home for 10 years until about 4 years ago when we moved to Villingen, Germany for about a year, then Chicago, USA for about 3 years. We are finally back in Canada, and are living in Quebec City. Quebec City is like living in a whole other country with it's European charm and of course the beautiful french language (yes I am learning .. un peu ...lentement :D ). ...and lucky us, we are living in the old part of the city, beautiful old buildings, cobblestone streets, horse drawn carriages, and  friendly locals.

Second big news was that my work was show in American Art Collectors Nov and Dec issues, with a small write up in Dec's figurative works section:D that had a wonderful quote from Lawyer/collector Bob Buckingham, St. John's, NL ...  and there will be a small write up in  February issue's SOLD section which brings me to number three!


Just before Christmas Howard A. Tullman, CEO/President of Flashpoint, The Academy of Media Arts and Sciences and avid art collector (who has one of the largest contemporary realist art collections in the United States over the last 25 years) purchase two of my works from the Nov and Dec issues of American Art Collector. Soooo PROUD to be part of your collection Mr Tullman!!

... and now to start some new works, in this fabulous place, inspiring surroundings and  with a mind ready to exploded with optimism and ideas  :D... and wishing all the best to all of you for the coming year!! xo

"Gettin Wiggy Wit It #3" 18X24" acrylic on Studio Gallery Panel

This will be in the Dec issue of American Art Collector, in their Savvy Collectors guide. Yepper.. it's Julie (xo thanks Hunny!) get her links here.
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"Gettin Wiggy Wit It #2" 18X24" acrylic on Studio Gallery Panel

I did this one of Julie and used it for my ad in the Dec issue of American Art Collector.
You can check out my model Julies links here (xo Awesome as always Sweety).
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is acrylic done on Studio Gallery Panel Cradled 1-1/2" thick ready for hanging.

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"Gettin Wiggy Wit It #1" 18X24" acrylic on Studio Gallery Panel

So I think I've fallen in love with Golden Acrylics!! First arcylic painting in years!! Maybe it's time for a change, God knows I could do without having to take allergy Med's and dealing with skin rashes from my oil paints (I do love the oils though... well maybe i'll still sneak in a bit of oil painting from time to time ;P!)

Julie is the model in this one... again (gladly) :D, I got alot of Fab photo's of her from our session ealier this year, and have plenty more to paint of her ! You can check out Julies links here.

This will be in the Dec issue of American Art Collector, in their Figurative Feature Section.
I also have an ad in the Dec issue. I'll post the painting for that ad later this week ;-).
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is acrylic done on Studio Gallery Panel Cradled 1-1/2" thick ready for hanging.

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"Bath Time Giggles" 24X30" oil on gallery canvas 2009

I've been waiting for the right time to paint this fantastic shot ... and now is the perfect time. It'll be used for my ad in the American Art Collector November issue! This AMAZING shot  was taken by Julia Busato of Raven Girl Photography: http://ravengirlphotography.com/ . If your looking for a truly artistic Photographer, Julia is your gal! I am HONOURED that Julia has allowed me to use this image and translate it into a painting:D
The two delicious devious dames are Eliese"BloodyBlackCat" MacKinnon: http://bloodyblackcat.deviantart.com/ and Sarah "RavenMaven" Richardson: http://ravenmaven.deviantart.com/ . Both these Gals are truly fantastic models, I just love their look and edgy appeal. They both have an amazing presence on camera... as you can see  for yourselves in this painting :) I hope you feel I captured your essence Ladies!
Please check out Julia's, Eliese's and Sarah's works. They are well worth the gander :D ... And thank you once again for inspiring me !xo
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"B & W...Julie#4" 8X8 pencil on vellum 2009

You can see other drawings from this series of Julie and get links to her sites by clicking HERE.

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"B & W...Julie#'s 1-3" pencil on vellum 2009

"B & W...Julie#1" 12X12 pencil on vellum 2009 mounted on 1-1/2" Cradled board and Varnished




"B & W...Julie#2" 8X8 pencil on vellum 2009 mounted on 1-1/2" Cradled board and Varnished




"B & W...Julie#3" 8X8 pencil on vellum 2009 mounted on 1-1/2" Cradled board and Varnished



These drawings were part of the Drawing And Sculpture show at the Palette and Chisel here in Chicago.
I got lot's of great images of Julie from our photo shoot a few months back so you will continue to see a lot of her. Julie is a great designer and has a wonderful array of products to choose from on Zazzle and Cafepress with designs for Tatt Lovers and Dog and Cat Lovers... Check out all her links!! You look just as brill in Black and White Julie!!

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"Remembering Durer" 24X30" oil on canvas

When my Husband and I were living in Germany we took a weekend and went to Zurich. While we where there the Kunsthaus Zurich was having a showing of 55 Albrecht Durer etchings. The background of this painting is of my favorite "The Sea Monster". I had made the decision to use this portrait image with the turban thinking they worked well together and then remembered the first oil painting I ever did in Grade 11 for Mr. Owen's art class. We had to pick a great master's self portrait and put our face in it.... I pick one of Rembrandt van Rijn, he had a lovely turban on! Funny how our past choices influence the present, sometimes without us even realizing.
This painting was entered in a self portrait contest at the 33 Collective Gallery, you can see the stages in my From The Studio Blog. This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards.

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"Purrfect" 18X36" oil on canvas 2008-09

I did this painting a few months back, but decided to give it an overhaul. I just felt like it needed that 'little bit more'. So I spent a day giving it that little extra TLC. The Model in this painting is Heather, who's also a friend.. She reminded me so much of my own cat Sheba perched on the arm of my couch..Thanks Heather the pose is Purrfect!!
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"4X4 Skyscape #1" 4X4" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"4X4 Figurative #2" 4X4" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"4X4 Skyscape #1" 4X4" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"4X4 Figurative #1" 4X4" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"Dreaming of Dress Up" 24X30" oil on canvas

As a kid I spent many hours in my Mom's sewing room digging through the piles of fabric making dresses and turbans held together with safety pins..... dreaming of being a princess in some far off exotic land (I didn't get to see a lot of exotic things in Labrador, except for my Mukluks and Grenfell jacket). Sorry Mom for always "stuffing" the fabric back into drawers, but in my defense the memories of your piles of fabric has payed off!
You can see the stages in my From The Studio Blog.
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"South Shore Study#2" 8X8" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"South Shore Study#1" 8X8" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"Little Miss Dixie Study" 8X8" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"I Kissed A Girl Study" 8X8" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"Almost Ready" 8X8" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"Pondering#1" 9X12" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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Studio Visit

I haven't done a studio shot in a while... so here it is folks. On the easel is my latest paintings. I hope to have the second one finished in a day or two:). On the back wall is a painting I've been dabbling at for a while, The two Gals in the tub. It's all based in and is just waiting on some color. Yes Julia I do plain to have it finished soon :P. More on that later, and about Julia the fantastic photographer who took the photo!

"Basking" 12X12" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2008/09

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"Gettin Wiggy Wit It Study#1" 12X9" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

I was trying out my white wig the other day for kicks :P and came up with a couple of photo's I liked. Decided on two to paint slightly different poses same wig, hopefully I'll have the other one finished tomorrow. Got a blue wig too...giggity :)

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"Gettin Wiggy Wit It Study#2" 12X9" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"Sunday Mornin' " 10X10 oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"The Purple Turban#1" 10X10 oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

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"The New Addition" 18X18" oil on canvas

This isn't the first time I've painted this amazing looking woman. She's Michelle, of the Halifax Hellcats...Sinful Sirens skater aka Hellgrrl!! The Tatt Artist is Scott of Oceanic Art - Custom Tattooing of Dartmouth, Nova scotia.. Great Tatt's check out his site.
I love how it turned out.. alittle more time consuming than my 'quickies' :P..I'm hoping to do more paintings like this... so PLEASE if your getting a tatt done take lots of good candid photo's.. with and without the flash ;P... and send them to me!!
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"Just A Spell" 6X6" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

You've seen this beautiful darling before ..It's my dancer/FB friend from back in Nova Scotia. I've painted Kym before, great model :).. Thanks so much for the photo's Kym (feel free to send more anytime ;) ) The painting is more of an inspired piece than a true portrait. I LOVE Malcolm T. Liepke and allowed his work to greatly influence the direction of this piece and hopefully many more to come!

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"Lollipops and Gummy Bears Study#1" 6X6" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

So this is Julie without the white wig... still as inspirational as ever! Love the Lollipop, would hate to think how much sugar and dye is in that thing, but it is the best prop ever!
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is oil done on Studio Gallery Panel Cradled 1-1/2" thick ready for hanging.

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"Musings of Marilyn Study#2" 6X6" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

... And heeeeere's Julie...again!!What a great model! You can check out the links to all her great stuff in my previous post ;).
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is oil done on Studio Gallery Panel Cradled 1-1/2" thick ready for hanging.

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"Musings of Marilyn Study#1" 6X6" oil on Studio Gallery Panel 2009

So My 7$ wig is still goin' strong! Had a great photo shoot with my friend Julie the other week and got some great images to work with. Gotta love playing dress up!! So this will be the first of many with Julie modeling, at some point these images will become larger paintings also :)
Julie is a great designer and has a wonderful array of products to choose from
on Zazzle and Cafepress with designs for Tatt Lovers and Dog and Cat Lovers... Check out all her links!! Thanks sooo much, your awesome Julie!!
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"Kym Is Wide Awake In Dreamland" 6X6" oil on birch panel 2009

FaceBook is my link to back home (Canada) and the funny thing is I've met and connected with more wonderful friends of friends through FB then I ever did when I was back home. It has made a huge difference in my life and my social networking. On that note this is Kym .. a friend of a friend :). She's a Dancer, teacher, choreographer, basically one hell of a talented Gal!! Thanks for letting me paint your FB profile pic Kym.. stunning.. and for the title :P !!

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"A Dash Of Essence" 6X6" oil on birch panel 2009

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"Catching Up" 6X6" oil on birch panel 2009

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"Female Figure study 7 mini" 6X8" pencil on vellum mounted on board 2009

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"Christine is hoping..." 6X6" oil on canvas 2009

Got to love FaceBook.. This is Christine, a new Chicago friend. She took a great photo of herself for her profile pic. that I had to paint! The title is her status from Nov.20... I think most of us were feeling hopeful that day. Thanks Christina... beautiful pose!

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"Freddy" 18X18" oil on canvas 2008

This little darling is Freddy from Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. His Mom Cathy commissioned it as a Christmas gift for her Husband. So glad to know that you like it.
Hope all is well Cathy!

"WIP- Jay And Barrie" Work In Progress 18X18" oil on canvas 2008

This is my idea of Christmas fun :P... This is Jay and Barrie.(Thanks Guys!!!) Two great tattoo artist's from the UK. I'll hopefully have this one finished in a few days.. you know..between eating myself into a sugar coma and watching videos with my wonderful husband! Hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas!!

"A Diva, Not A Dame" 12X9" oil on canvas 2008

Had to paint Amelia Curran again(and probably a few more times after this ;P ). She is definitely a Diva and not a Dame!! She's a fabulous singer/song writer and has just signed with Six Shooter Records. She has an amazing album out called War Brides.
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"Dame Amelia" 10X10" pencil on vellum 2008

I just recently returned from another wonderful/fun/teaching trip back in my old haunt Halifax.. best city ever!! Stayed with my best bud and fellow artist Shelley Mansel. Who is good friends with this amazing Dame.. Amelia Curran. Best Newfoundland musician ever!! .. and has just signed with Six Shooter Records. She has an amazing album out called War Brides which was co-produced and engineered by Phil Sedore, Shelley's husband. While I was there we had a humdinger of a kitchen party..I took as many photo's as possible :) You never know when a future painting may start to unfold(and LOTS of them unfolded:P)!! This was from one of the ones I took of Amelia... definitely will become a painting!! Thanks Amelia.. good luck in Toronto and have a great trip back home to Newfoundland!!

This drawing can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper, mounted on 1-1/2" Cradled board and Varnished, ready for hanging.

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"Abby..Little Dancer" 16X12 oil on canvas 2008

This was a recent commission of Abby. A wonderful model:). If you'd like to inquire about a commission feel free to email me at:
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Just another thursday night!

Just another thursday night :-P.. working on a painting of Michelle, Sinful Sirens skater aka Hellgrrl. Will have it finished this weekend. I need new business cards .. I'm thinking of doing 2 batches, one with this painting and the other using my last painting of Steph aka Ella Mental!

"Knittin' Pretty" 12X12" oil on birch panel 2008

Stephanie, you are just to damn cute.... pleeeeease take more pictures of yourself!! You are the perfect "modern" domestic dame!!!
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is oil done on gessoed canvas paper, mounted on birch panel ready for hanging.

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"The Invitation" 6X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"All Dolled Up" 12X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Primped As A Pin Cushion" 12X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Drizzled Cherries Study" 4X6" oil on canvas panel 2008

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My Dad's Birthday!!

This is a painting of my Dad's new Bike.... It's his birthday today so I thought I'd do a painting of his bike... enjoy your day Dad!!! Miss you.. love you!!! ( I'll put it in the mail this week :) )
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"Princess Dreams" 4X4" oil on Gallery Canvas 2008

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Lastest Studio Visit

It's been awhile since you've gotten to visit my studio so I thought I'd let you all have a gander!!

"Purrfect - Study" 6X12" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Landscape Study #3 Mini" 4X6" oil on canvas paper mounted on 8X10" Studio Gallery Panel

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is oil on gessoed canvas paper mounted on a 8X10" Black 1-1/2" thick cradled Studio Gallery Panel. Ready for hanging.

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"The Invitation Study" 5X7" pencil on vellum 2008

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Angela's Art

"Sun Shower" 4X6" oil on canvas panel 2008

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"Bejeweled Study" 12X6" oil on birch panel 2008

My wonderful husband Grant Hillier is an amazing concept artist, he works in the gaming industry. I often come across sketches he's done that I would love to personally paint up.. Well this is the first that I've done based on one of his sketch's! Feel free to check out his blog- Artjunkie's Fix.
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"Feather Duster" 12X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Beach Babe Study" 4X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Puddle Splasher" 12X9" oil on canvas 2008

This piece is not for sale. This was a commission for family member back home in Canada. Hope you like it Aunt Dolores!
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"Follow the Leader" 6X12" oil on birch panel 2008

This piece is not for sale. It's a gift for Joel and Julie, friends of my husband and mine who's daughter Keira was born this past Monday. Congratulations to you all!!
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"Tan Line" 8X6" oil on birch panel 2008

Sorry Heather, Had to name it that! Hope you enjoy your vacation....
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"Gray Day" 6X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Wraped" 4X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Racheal Reclined" 8X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Heather" 12X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Rachel" 12X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Lauren" 12X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Marcella" 5X7" pencil on vellum 2008

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"Vanessa" 7X5" pencil on vellum 2008

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"Anne"4X6" mixed media on toned wood 2008

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"Erin and Jeremy" 24X24" oil on canvas 2008

This is Erin and Jeremy, and they'll be getting married in Vancouver, BC Canada this coming weekend. Their friend Laura commissioned this as their wedding gift. I wish you a long and happy life together!
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"Caress" 6X12" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Simply Scarlet" 12X6" oil on birch panel 2008

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"Moody Sky #1,2,3&4" 8X8" oil on Studio Gallery Panel

"Moody Sky #4" 8X8" oil on 1-1/2" Cradled board Gallery Panel .



"Moody Sky #3" 8X8" oil on 1-1/2" Cradled board Gallery Panel .



"Moody Sky #2" 8X8" oil on 1-1/2" Cradled board Gallery Panel .



"Moody Sky #1" 8X8" oil on 1-1/2" Cradled board Gallery Panel.


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"Solace" 10X10" oil on canvas 2008

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"Mrs.Slocombe's...#1" 12X9" oil on Canvas

The title..... I couldn't help myself!! I LOVE Mrs.Slocombe on "Are You Being Served" and her devotion to her 'cat'! The image is from a photo of my own cat, Sheba who never answers to her own name ... only to puss!! The painting is done on a canvas primed with copper paint which shows through the paint beautifully.
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"Feeling Blue" 6X6" oil on canvas 2008

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"Thinking Of Janet" 20X10" oil on canvas 2008

This painting is not for sale. A good friend of mine has been babysitting my Grandfather Clock (That my Dad made for me:) )while my husband and I have been traveling for his job the last 2 years. This is a thank you gift for her... Thanks Janet! Hope you like Magnolia's ..wink ;)!!

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"Landscape Cube #1" 4X4" oil on canvas 2008

"Landscape Cube #1" 4X4" is done on a Gallery Canvas which is approximately 1.5" thick. The Canvas is also textured with a thick layer of gesso.

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"Blue Skies Ahead #3 " 24X24" oil on canvas 2008

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"Blue Skies Ahead #2" 24X24" oil on canvas 2008

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"Blue Skies Ahead #1" 24X24" oil on canvas 2008

Spring has sprung and I've been longing to see nature bloom... so I figured I'd do a series of large 'quick' sky/landscape studies. This will be the first of many in my "Blue Skies Ahead" series.. I'll also be doing some mini's, but not to worry I'm still be working on my figure paintings!!
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"The Admirer" 14X10" oil on canvas board 2008

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I just got back for Labrador on Friday.. Had a wonderful trip!!!! I'm all ready to buckle down and get back to daily painting!!!This Painting is one of two paintings that was done as a demo for the Labrador West Visual Arts Association. The other is posted below. Both pieces have been donated to the group.. enjoy!! It was great to see you all again. I'll be posting images from the workshop/demo on my ther blog FROM THE STUDIO later this week!! I really miss teaching and giving workshops sometimes, I really enjoyed doing the demo for the group... felt like old times.... maybe my old Halifax students may need a workshop sometime soon or this summer.. hint hint!!

"The Trio" 20X24" oil on canvas board 2008

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This is the second painting from the painting workshop/demo.

"Admiring Mucha Study #5" 10X10" oil on canvas 2008

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"Admiring Mucha Study #4" 6X6" oil on canvas 2008

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"Admiring Mucha Study #3" 6X6" oil on canvas 2008

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"Admiring Mucha Study #2" 10X20 oil on canvas 2008

Just a short explanation for the name of this series for those of you who don't know Mucha, he was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist(1860 - 1939). I'm a huge fan of his works, and I say fan because if he were alive today I'd be the fan outside his studio with one of those poster board signs that say "!!I HEART MUCHA!!". I think his work is amazing, I admire his skill, sense of style and composition, and would love to see it someday in my own work. One thing you are often taught to do in art school is to do great masters studies to help you understand their work better. I didn't want to do a reproduction of his work so I decided I would look at creating some paintings loosely using some of his many wonderful illustrations that he did as a bases. I'm not sure how many of these I'll do.. but I hope that they will lead me towards doing more of my own paintings down the road that have a feeling of Mucha's style intermingled with my own.

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"Admiring Mucha Study #1" 6X6" oil on canvas 2008

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"Becky 'N' Who?" 6X6" oil on canvas 2008

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"Cherry Branch Study #2" 6X6" oil on canvas

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"Into The Blue" 12X6" oil on canvas 2008

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"The Turquoise Turban" 10X10" oil on canvas 2008

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"Let The Sun Shine In Mini" 6X6" oil on canvas 2008

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"Ms Becky the Roller Derby Princess" 12X6" oil on canvas 2008

I think this painting pretty much sums up how I've been feeling the last few days!!!LOL!! Becky aka Rotten Dutchess , one of our "Halifax Hell Cat's Roller Grrls" is back!! This was actually from a photo that Stephanie aka Ella Mental took.. click her name to check out her photography , she also has a site where she sells some amazing hand made goodies, Devilish!
Thanks Again Becky .. you are truly inspiring and colorful!!I still have a few others that I want to do of you...so I'll try and do something up for you in the next few weeks as a thank you!!

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"Who Actually Wears Those!!" 5X7" oil on gessoed paper mounted on stretched canvas 2008

This little gem is of a friend of mine, Laura and one of her gal pals Jen out clubbing one night in Britain. I had a permanent smirk on my face for the last 2 days while I was painting it!!!LOL!! I know this one is going to become a large painting... it's just perfect! How can you not smile when you look at it!!! Thanks for buying those "sun" glasses and having a great time at the club... see, everything happens for a reason!!LOL!

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"Hacienda Night , Newfie Style" 6X6" oil on gessoed paper mounted on stretched canvas 2008

There's this great artist Scott Pynn who's also from Labrador. His website is getting a redo, but if your on Facebook you can check him out there. I was going through his FaceBook album...(because that's what I do now for entertainment and inspiration, go through peoples photo's!!LOL.. So be careful what you post!! :P)and found this great photo of Scott and his friend David... Only Newfies could pull off Hacienda Night like this!! So... Thanks Guys Really enjoyed doing this one!!! Enjoy Scott!!

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"Becky aka Rotten Dutchess Mini" 6X6" oil on gessoed paper mounted on stretched canvas 2008

Becky, Dockyard Dolls skater/League mechanic, aka Rotten Dutchess another of the wonderful "Halifax Hell Cat's Roller Grrls". You'll be seeing alot of the Rotten Dutchess over the next few weeks I have a number of photos itching to be painted... when I get a few done I'll send you one Becky! Thanks!!! :)

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"Stephanie aka Ella Mental Mini" 6X6" oil on gessoed paper mounted on stretched canvas 2008

I've painted Stephanie a few times now, so I thought it was only right that she get one for herself. Thanks Steph!! It'll be in the mail Wednesday!!

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"Zartan Meets Ella Mental" 10X10" oil on gessoed paper mounted on stretched canvas 2008

The Divine Domestic Diva, Stephanie Dockyard Dolls coach aka Ella Mental of the "Halifax Hell Cat's Roller Grrls" is back with the wonderful addition of her cat Zartan!! Love the 50's vib, your both just perfect!!! Give Zartan a treat for me!! Thanks Steph!

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"RavenMaven The "Blond" Bomb Shell" 10X10" oil on gessoed paper mounted on stretched canvas 2008

Another of the wonderful "Halifax Hell Cat's Roller Grrls" Sarah aka RavenMaven! A steamy brunette who dolled herself up as this "Blond" Bomb Shell for a party. Simply gorgeous darling!!! Thanks so much!

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"Life Drawing Study #4/Rebecca" 14X10" Graphite on watercolor paper mounted on foam core 2008

Another great afternoon at the Palette And Chisel. Had a great model, Rebecca. I'm pretty sure I'll be turning this drawing into a painting in the very near future. Thanks Rebecca you were very inspiring (If I spelled your name wrong please tell me)!It is Graphite on watercolor paper mounted on foam core and spayed with a acid free fixative. Ready for you to frame.

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"4X4-No.1" 4X4" oil on canvas mounted on panel

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is oil done on canvas and then mounted on a flat panel ready for hanging.

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"Pondering #1 and #2" 7.5X11"ea. (11X14"Framed) Graphite on watercolor paper mounted on black acid free paper 2008

Both of these Drawings are for a Drawing And Sculpture show that will be held at the Palette and Chisel here in Chicago Jan 18-28. They are Graphite on Watercolor paper (7.5X11") mounted on acid free Black paper and framed in a basic black 11X14 frame.

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"Stephanie aka Ella Mental Study" 10X10" oil on gessoed paper mounted on stretched canvas 2008

Another of the wonderful "Halifax Hell Cat's Roller Grrls" This Divine Domestic Diva is Stephanie, Dockyard Dolls coach aka Ella Mental. Thanks so much Steph you make a very inspiring model...I'm definitely going to paint the one of you and your cat .. oh and just a personal side note... I'm allergic to wool:-( ! Private joke!

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"Michelle aka Hellgrrl Study" 10X10" oil on gessoed paper mounted on stretched canvas 2008

There's this great group called the "Halifax Hell Cat's Roller Grrls". All the women in this group have an amazing look about them and I ask a few if I could use a few candid photos from there facebook album. This wonderful looking woman is Michelle, Sinful Sirens skater aka Hellgrrl!! Got to love that face and the tatts!! Thanks Michelle ... hope to do some of the other gals later this week!! This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is oil done on gessoed, textured, canvas paper and then mounted on a pre-stretched canvas ready for hanging. Can be shipped after Jan 13 .. It needs to dry!

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"Alex Painting Study" 10X10" oil on gessoed paper mounted on stretched canvas 2007

Decided I needed to paint today, I thought I'd see how a painting would turn out if I only worked from a drawing, no photo reference. I think it helped me keep my painting style a little freer. I originally painted the full image, as it is in the drawing, but preferred the square cropping. Painting on Canvas paper is great in that way, allowing me to choose a cropping after the painting is done.
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"Life Drawing Study #3/Alex" 9X12" pencil mounted on board 2007

Wednesdays life drawing from the P&C. The models name is Alex and she was wearing a fun hat that belonged to one of the other artist's. This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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My studio!!!

Welcome to Studio/living room/kitchen/dining room. Which is the only reason it's kept so clean!! After I posted the photo my husband noticed that you could see all 3 of my portraits.... so I feel the need to point out that I'm not that narcissistic!! She just seems to have been the only model I had access to the past year....LOL, and She doesn't complain when I dress her up in bedsheets and table cloths!!

"Life Drawing Study #2" 9X12" pencil mounted on board 2007

Another drawing from the live model class at the Palette and Chisel today! This one was a quick study. Put in my membership application yesterday... very excited that I'll have a place to go during the week to work on my figure studies!!This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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WORK IN PROGRESS! 30X24" oil on canvas 2007

This work in progress is a portrait study I had started back in the early summer, I dug it out a few weeks ago and have been playing with it off and on. My past painting style for portraits has usually been very realistic, very few brush strokes and a lot of glazing. What I want is more of a Rembrandt feel to my brush work... I came across a New York artist a few weeks ago and fell in love with her painting style, subject matter, composition and color palette... what more can a girl as for when trying to find someone to inspire her!! Her name is Rose Freymuth-Frazier she is a "must" to check out!! Still have a number of things to work on in this painting.. pattern the fabric,jewels, and some details I want to play with. After seeing Rose's work and wheels in my brain have been turning none stop looking for inspiration!! Can't wait to see where my new path will lead! Comments and suggestions on this piece (and anything else) are always welcomed!!

"Still Life Study Dragon Fruit" 5X7" pencil mounted on board 2007

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"Still Life Study Apples Served" 8X10" pencil mounted on board 2007

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Life Drawing Study #1" 9X12" pencil mounted on board 2007

So I finally did it I got off my butt and went to one of the open life drawing studios at the Palette and Chisel here in Chicago. My husband I went a few months back and I've been meaning to go ever since. I actually intend to get a membership, the P&C offers approximately 63 hours a week of model time at no cost to members. You can also pay for great classes and visiting-artist workshops. The monitor for the Thursday afternoon studio is a gentleman by the name of Phil Kantz who also gives classes there and has been there for 25 years. The place has a great history, it kind of reminds me of my old art college NSCAD in the historic properties in Halifax NS. Also met a few other very talented, friendly artists... I'm sure I'll be getting a membership!
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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Glad to know that my work is enjoyed by many ... but....

I'm very grateful that my work is enjoyed by so many people. It always does my heart good when someone emails me to let me know how much they appreciate my work and plan or hope to own some of my work or a print of my work someday. I even email other artists and let them know how much I love their work and that I have them bookmarked and have them as a link on my blog. I even refer to their paintings as reference and inspiration for my own work. Making a living as an artist is a very joyful experience... I'm so glad that I have the opportunity to do it, not a lot of people get this kind of chance in life! ... on that note I do want to say that its not an easy living. This is my little speech to remind people that an artists image can not be reproduced without written consent of the artist. When artist's reproduce another artist's work they always name it as a study of that artists work. I know the copyright laws for artists are easily manipulated.. but please show them respect. If you truly love the artists work .. buy their work or if you can't afford their work see if the artist can make a print for you, and if that's not possible just visit their blog. I've had many people email me to say that my work is their new screen saver.... that I don't mind. If you do wish to reproduce the image.. please get consent first or be willing to pay the royalty fee. Everyone deserves to have their talents respected.

"Artichoke Study" 10X8" oil on board 2007

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"Angela and Geoff" 11X14" oil on board 2007

Available to do commissioned portraits. Just email for quotes. CLICK HERE to see the process!!
This is a painting of my brother and me. It's from an old black and white photo that was tacked up on my parents laundry room wall for as long as I can remember. When I was home last spring I took it with me thinking I would just scan it in and clean up the photo. Then I thought it would make a great gift for my parents... It was their 37th wedding anniversary on Tuesday so I painted it as a gift for them. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!! Since I was a teenager I've done portraits.. I've been doing them ever since. It's what I first learnt to do well. I just love observing the details of a persons face, the little details that give them personality! My one main recommendation when getting a portrait painted from a photo would be pick something fun! Don't pick the standard school photo...or a staged photo ... that doesn't usually show the person's personality! Pick the photo of you and your loved one laughing and carrying on. The kids in their Halloween costume or playing on the swings or at the beach. Your teenager all dressed up for the prom having a good time...take the photo while their laughing with their friends or getting ready...get a close-up of them!! The bride and groom dancing cheek to cheek, or the baby playing with there favorite toy or when they've made a mess at meal time and have food all over their bib and face!! Your having the memory of a loved one committed to oil and canvas have fun.... enjoy it... make it memorable.

"Female Figure Study 5 mini" 4X6" pencil mounted on board 2007

It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.
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"Valley of Plenty" 10X10" oil on canvas 2007

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"Female Figure Study 4 mini" 4X6" pencil mounted on board 2007

It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.
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"Female Figure Study 3 mini" 6X4" pencil mounted on board 2007

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Just Peachy Study" 6X9" oil on gessoed canvas paper mounted on 9X12 black gessoed board 2007

It is oil on gessoed canvas paper, mounted on 9X12 black gessoed board, ready for hanging and sealed with gloss varnish.
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"History at Dusk " 24X90" (3-24"X30"canvas's)oil on canvas 2007

This painting is from a photo I took while living in Villingen, Germany in the Black Forest region last year. It was part of the biking /hiking trails behind our house. Just as you get to the top of the hill there is an ancient burial mound 'the Magdalenenberg' - one of the largest megalithic tombs of the Hallstattian culture (900 -500 BC)in the first panel. I got that from some a local museum (a former Franciscan Monastery in Villingen - awesome architecture and extensive displays on all periods of history). They excavated it back in the early 70s, but retained the look of the original site (except for the little bench atop its summit for visitors to rest). Next to the mound is a huge 300 yr old tree,in the middle panel.
Each of the panels make for great paintings on there own.. if you choose to separate them!
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"2X2 Landscape #4" 4X4" oil on gessoed canvas paper mounted on board 2007

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. The paintings are 2X2" mounted on a 4X4"black board. It is oil on gessoed canvas paper mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"2X2 Landscape #3" 4X4" oil on gessoed canvas paper mounted on board 2007

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"2X2 Landscape #1 " 4X4" oil on gessoed canvas paper mounted on board 2007

I will be doing a number of this very small paintings over the next month or two. I thought they would be the perfect size for gifts with the Holiday's coming up!
This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. The paintings are 2X2" mounted on a 4X4"black board. It is oil on gessoed canvas paper mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.
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"2X2 Landscape #2" 4X4" oil on gessoed canvas paper mounted on board 2007

I will be doing a number of this very small paintings over the next month or two. I thought they would be the perfect size for gifts with the Holiday's coming up!

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"Magnolia Branch Mini" 4X6" oil on gessoed paper mounted on board 2007

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"Strawberries Served Mini" 4X6" oil on gessoed paper mounted on board 2007

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is oil on gessoed canvas paper mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Cherry Branch Study" 10 X 20" oil on canvas 2007

This is a different take on an older Cherry painting I did. I also documented it as I went so that I could create a slide show for you. I'll be heading back to Halifax, NS next week and will be giving a workshop while I'm there about Quick paintings. So this month I've been doing a series of these paintings and documenting them to aid in the workshop. When I get back I'll post more slide shows of works in progress.
You can view the slide show of "Cherry Branch Study" here!
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"Just Peachy" 24X36" oil on canvas 2007

I'm back from my Vacation/Workshop in Halifax... LLLOOOVVVEEED every minute of it!! I'll write more about that later. Did take a grand total of 417 photos while I was there with the main purpose of daily paintings on the brain... so I'll be getting my butt in gear in the next day or so and get painting.
"Just Peachy" was the large quick study that I did for one of the workshops. It took 90 minutes to complete and was painted with 2" hog hair brushes. I did document it from beginning to end and will turn it into a slide show for you in a few days. Sorry it's not for sale.. The deal was that a student bought the canvas so the painting is hers.... enjoy Cathy!!!
I did do two oil studies of the image earlier that day (3"X9"), but they weren't dry when I packed to head back and need to be touched up before I post and put them up for sale... I'll do that tomorrow.

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"Landscape Study #2 Mini" 4X6" oil on watercolor paper mounted on board 2007

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is oil on gessoed watercolor paper mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Landscape Study #1 Mini" 4X6" oil on watercolor paper mounted on board 2007

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"Music by Francois Gerard (1827/Louvre) mini study" 4X6" pencil mounted on board 2007

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Portrait Study With Turban" 7X5" pencil mounted on board 2007

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Red Pears Served Mini" 6X4" oil on watercolor paper mounted on board 2007

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is oil on gessoed watercolor paper mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Standing Tall" 60 X 30" oil on canvas 2004-05

Don't worry I have new small paintings started and hope to have them ready for posting in 1 or 2 days, but in the mean time you'll have to gander at an older piece. So today's post is an oldie , but a favorite of mine. It's actually being taken care of and watch over by a good friend back in Halifax NS, Canada. I was having a hard time deciding if I was going to sell it or not, but I feel it's time for it to find a permanent home with someone who will love it as much as I do. It's a very large painting and is actually framed (if you scroll down to my older paintings you can see it in a beautiful Black frame). It's total size is 68" x 38" (basically the size of a door, if you need a visual) and is for sale.  (Frame included)  SHIPPING IS ADDITIONAL. If you are interest in this piece please email me first so that we can discuss shipping options due to it's size.

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"White Lily Mini" 5x7" oil on board 2007

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"Chris's Plum's" 7X5" ink/watercolor/colorpencil mounted on board 2007

Yeahhhhh... the salvage job was a success!! An new can of gloss varnish that actually sprays, a few prayers, knocked on wood , crossed my fingers and abracadabra the frosted images came back to life.
This ones from a photo that I have painted a number of times before. The photo was taken in a field by my Grandmothers cottage in Merrigomish, Nova Scotia. The plum trees belong to Chris and Calvin who own the land... Hi .. guy's .. see you next month!

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"Shelley's Field " 24X30" oil on canvas 2007

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So this one is a favorite of mine!I love to paint big and even this isn't big by my standard's(I do have a 24x90" on the way!), but it did feel good to get away from the little boards and get loose with the paint and colors! A fellow artist and good friend Shelly Mansel does these amazing landscapes that have a similar feeling and layout of the area in Germany where my husband and I lived last year. We would bike by it all the time and would refer to it as Shelly's Field when we'd go there. It felt like maybe she had already visited the area and we were biking through one of her paintings!

"Shelley's Field Mini" 5x7" oil on board 2007

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"Female Figure Study 2 mini" 6X4" pencil mounted on board 2007

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Magnolia Mini" 4X6" ink/watercolor/colorpencil mounted on board 2007

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"Female Figure Study 1 mini" 6X4" pencil mounted on board 2007

This is the beginning of my regular figure study drawings that I'll be posting along with my paintings. I've been working on my drawing skills, getting back to the basics. As of late I've renewed my vows to be a life long student and teacher in what ever pursuits come my way.

"How quickly we forget that we must always be a student to some degree in whatever profession we choose and even in everyday life. We should never be foolish enough to believe that we have reached our maximum potential... there is always plenty to learn and we should always be humble enough and gracious enough to accept new knowledge and skills from whomever offers it and also realize that we are all teachers and students to some degree, that someone is always watching and analyzing what we do. So always be the best that we can be and know that we can be even better. When we veer off our path show "your" students that you can all pick yourself up, dust yourself off, learn from our mistakes and start back on your path again!"
Angela Hardy

Okay so I just reread what I wrote and realize that I may have gotten a little to philosophical and I'm never philosophical!! I'm the type of woman who screws up famous everyday quotes!! (All of my close friends are laughing to kill themselves right now!!) I was just going to tell you that you should check out the drawing, there will be more to come and never stop wanting to learn!! So I'm just going to go back now ... put some quotes around that and sign my name....LOL..I may never write anything that deep again..... like to savour the moment!

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is pencil done on vellum paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Blushing Pears" 36X18" oil on canvas 2006

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"Eggplant Served" 30X24" oil on canvas 2005

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"The Apple Bowl" 5X7" ink/watercolor/colorpencil mounted on board 2007

This was done from a photo that I have used many times before.. it was old enough the it was taken with my old Pentax camera... pre-digital! The poor photo is covered in paint splatters... a well used image!

This painting can be purchased with Paypal or most major credit cards. It is ink/watercolor/color pencil done on watercolor paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.

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"Strawberries Served" 30X20" oil on canvas 2005

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"Keeping Company" 5X7" ink/watercolor/colorpencil mounted on board 2007

This is the other salvage job, turned success!
So this image comes from the Lewisporte area of Newfoundland, where my husband comes from. Took the photo a few years ago when we were home for a visit. LOVE Newfoundland and Labrador!! If your a traveler who likes to experience different cultures I highly recommend both places (they are actually one province combined)!!

It is ink/watercolor/color pencil done on watercolor paper and then mounted on board and finally sealed with gloss varnish. Ready for hanging.
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"Cherry Branch" 30 X 60" oil on canvas 2006

So you win some and you loose some....
I had been working on a series of new minis to post, but still needed another day or two to finish them. I was determined to have something new for you see today, so I took some time out from my oils to do an ink/watercolor, it looked very nice! Now I say "looked" past tense because when I went to give it a coat of gloss spray varnish the new can I bought kept clogging up. So fine no problem I say to my self...... I'll just give it a coat of my matte varnish instead!!! Well now I have a nicely "frosted" ink/watercolor. In other words no new post, but I was digging through my dusty computer archives this morning looking at some old commissions I had done. I think I may revisit this "little" Gem. I say little because it's 30X60" (the size of a door). It was done for some favorite clients of mine in Halifax just over a year and a half ago. Loved the piece and thought I might come back to it some day. So I was thinking a redo.... a lot smaller!
I would love to hear what you think.... keep it the same?... change the composition?... background?.... overall color? How would you like to see it painted?!?!? Post a comment and let me know what you think.
I'll let you know if I save the other painting:-( !!

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"Triplets" 48X48" oil on canvas 2005

This is last of the oldies that I'll be posting for awhile, new stuff is coming!! It's another favorite of mine that I was holding on to, but feel needs a new home. It too is being babysat by another friend back in Halifax, NS Canada. It's another very large painting and is also framed in a basic Black frame approx 2" thick and 2" wide. It's total size is 52" x 52" (basically 4 feet by 4 feet) and is for sale. If you are interest in this piece please email me first so that we can discuss shipping options due to it's size.

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"Sunflower" 7X5" oil on board 2007

This was a study I did while I was in Germany last year. It was actually painted on gessoed watercolor paper and then mounted on board. It was also done in water based oils...which I'm not a big fan of. When we got to Chicago one of the first things I did was go out and pick up some oil paint....ahhhh the sweet smell of linseed oil! It was from a photo series that my husband took of my hands about 2 or 3 years ago. I did a series of paintings from them (you can see those in an earlier post).

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"Red Orchid Mini" 5x7" oil on board 2007

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"White Orchid Mini" 7x5" oil on board 2007

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"Lamp Shadow" 6X4" oil on board 2007

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"Framed" 12X9" oil on board 2007

Both of these paintings are both from the old Hand photos also. They are oil on board.

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"Handled" 9X12" oil on board 2007

Both of these paintings are both from the old Hand photos also. They are oil on board.

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Art from my studio...

"Green Grapes"
24 x 24
oil on canvas / 2006
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"Up The Hill"
36 x 24
oil on canvas / 2006
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"Marie at the Beach"
40 x 48
oil on canvas / 1998

"Green with Envy"
24 x 24
oil on canvas / 2005
(SOLD)

"Asparagus"
2 piece / 36 x 6 each
oil on canvas / 2006
(SOLD)

"Three in a Row"
30 x 30
oil on canvas / 2006
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"Barney's River"

12 x 36
oil on canvas / 2006
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"Sky Scapes"
3canvas / 8 x 8 each
oil & mixed media on canvas / 2003
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"Shelley In Red Stone"
20 x 30
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Shelley In Green Ceramic"
30 x 20
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Shelley In Pearls"
30 x 30
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Shelley In Green And Gold" Mini
10 x10 ( Framed12 x12)
oil on canvas / 2005
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"A Touch Of White"
30 x 20
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Touch Of White" Mini
16 x16
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Towards The Light"
30 x 20
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Toward The Light" Mini
16 x16
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Upward"
30 x 20
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Touchable" Mini
16 x16
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Magnolia #1"
30 x 30
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Standing Tall Too"
30 x 20
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Triplets"
48 x 48
oil on canvas / 2005
Framed

"Apple A Day" Mini
10 x10 ( Framed12 x12)
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Served" Mini
10 x10 ( Framed12 x12)
oil on canvas / 2005
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"One, Two, Three..." Mini
16 x16
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Cupped"
20 x 30
oil on canvas / 2005
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"Tangible #1"
4x5 (Framed, 6x7)
oil on canvas / 2004
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"Tangible #2"
4x5 (Framed, 6x7)
oil on canvas / 2004
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"Tangible #3"
4x5 (Framed, 6x7)
oil on canvas / 2004
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"Tangible #4"
4x5 (Framed, 6x7)
oil on canvas / 2004
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"Tangible #5"
4x5 (Framed, 6x7)
oil on canvas / 2004
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"Blue Heaven Mini"
12x12
oil on canvas / 2004
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"Purple Haze Mini"
12x12
oil on canvas / 2004
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"Green with Envy Mini"
12x12
oil on canvas / 2004
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"Danelion"
12x24
oil on canvas / 2002-04
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"Cerulean Sky"
18x18
oil on canvas / 2003
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"Green Nightshade"
24x36
oil on canvas / 2004
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"Cherry Blossom"

36x48
oil on canvas / 2004-05
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