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  • Sea Shells at the Sea Shore
    In Artwork, Scapes - Coastal and Land, Still Life - Florals & Much More
  • Horizon Health and the most excellent after care
    In Artful Reflections
  • Muscles, Mussels and More
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    Red Hot Pink poured watercolour

    3 May 2020 / No Comments

    Red Hot Pink poured watercolour painting with process and product review I was feeling adventurous so I experimented with a few new products – one product I love and the other – not so much. In the pink It’s been a rather long, cold and wet spring. I wanted to paint something that celebrates summer heat and sunshine. Something bold and beautiful. Also I wanted to painting something that develops quicker than my oil paintings. So I turned to my photos of last summer’s planters and found red petunias! I also took this an an opportunity to push it a bit and experiment with a couple different products. Dr Ph.…

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    Snack Attack

    27 October 2019

    Making of Chill Seekers Polar Bear Dip

    20 February 2021

    Muscles, Mussels and More

    5 April 2025
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    Ducks in a Row

    10 April 2020 / No Comments

    Ducks in a Row is a 1/2 sheet poured watercolour painting of Ducks Unlimited nesting boxes hung in a row Summer memories Last summer we were in Prince Edward Island in the very picture perfect area of Annandale. We rented an old farmhouse that was situated on a old farm. On the property were many sun bleached barns. While exploring the property, we came across the back of a barn with a number of Ducks Unlimited nesting boxes hanging in a row. Hence Ducks in a Row! I knew immediately there was a painting in that series of photos. Most likely a poured watercolour! Trickier than I expected I had…

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    Icky ick ick ick

    4 January 2015

    Autumn poured watercolour painting

    3 November 2019

    That September Feeling in the Air

    24 August 2015
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    Autumn poured watercolour painting

    3 November 2019 / No Comments

    Autumn. There is something about the changing seasons and the arrival of the clean, fresh autumn air that inspires me to pull out all the colours. Not to ever attempt to compete with Mother Nature, but to work in harmony and try to capture the essence of the season. Pouring with watercolours There are so many reasons why I love the process of pouring with watercolours. Often I will start a painting after I have completed a few detailed larger pieces. It almost feels like therapy for me. I get to splash and splatter paint in a much freer manner than usual and there is an element of tension or…

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    Pretty In Pink completed

    22 November 2015

    Striking Visitor

    5 October 2019

    Call of the Raven finished

    12 November 2014
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    Memories of Addo National Park

    20 October 2019 / No Comments

    Last year we had the wonderful opportunity to travel to South Africa. And what would a trip to SA be without going on a safari? We were very fortunate to be able to go to Addo Elephant National Park and spend a couple of days there. I think this needs experience needs to be captured in a series of painting – both with poured watercolour and large oils. Safari We were so excited to be on safari in an open jeep that for the first few hours we did not even mind the rain! We knew South Africa had been in a long draught so we would not dare to…

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    Autumn poured watercolour painting

    3 November 2019

    Spring Scentsation

    5 February 2017

    Painting of a Dragonfly on the Fence

    15 July 2016
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    Summertime Promises

    20 May 2018 / No Comments

    Summertime Promises I completed this painting on the day of the Royal Wedding and also my husband’s birthday.  All this just happens to coincide with the Victoria Day long weekend.  All this is truly symbolic.  The May long weekend heralds in the promise of summer and is filled with hope.  Lazy long weekends, adventurous tours, putting in the garden… you know the feeling Warm enough to chill I don’t know about you, but my soul has been longing to be warm so we can just chill.  Our season on the East Coast is relatively short.  We wait so long for its arrival. So many happy plans and ideas – all…

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    Special Supper

    25 March 2018

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    16 January 2022

    Bay of Fundy Blues

    19 January 2020
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Rounded by Time and Tides While sitting on a larg Rounded by Time and Tides

While sitting on a large rock at the beach I started studying the rocks in front of me. I liked the way they seemed to nest between the two larger rocks. Reminding me of a river - a river of rocks. So I took a few photos , came home and went to the studio immediately to start this painting.

I resisted the urge to go back in to add more detail. I like the look of “soft” rocks and the pastel colours. 

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SQUACK SQUADRON or HUNGER BRIGADE Painting with p SQUACK SQUADRON or HUNGER BRIGADE

Painting with process stages 

This painting was a bit of a set up. My friend Dale just happened to be walking along the shore behind the gulls. I just happened to be in position in the front with my camera. Knowing and hoping for a few shots of the gulls in flight. 

I wanted to create a painting where the gulls look as if they are flying off the canvas. Think I’ve done that!

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TURNING TIDE It was one of those hazy summer day TURNING TIDE 

It was one of those hazy summer days. Gray sky. I sat on the beach completely absorbed taking it all in. The water was gently lapping on the shore. Calming and hypnotic. 

Then the breeze came up and the quiet motion of lapping water transitioned into soft crashing waves.  The tide was starting to turn. The waves were starting to pickup energy as the water began to retreat. 

15x30” oil on gallery canvas

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So when it’s too windy to paint and you still wa So when it’s too windy to paint and you still want to be out there

You hold onto your hat and travel around the coast to get lots of reference photos. It was a wonderful day. Sunny 🌞 . Really 🌬️ windy.  With lots of beautiful inspiration to discover. 

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COLLECTED MEMORIES More of my treasured shell co COLLECTED MEMORIES 

More of my treasured shell collection. And more things that make me happy - painting in detail is almost at the top of my list! I find when I paint with acrylics that my detail orientation really comes out! 

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COLLECTED TREASURES Once upon a time I would coll COLLECTED TREASURES

Once upon a time I would collect a seashell or two every time I went to the beach. I have a clear case I’d put them to proudly display and protect them. These are those shells!

Now I know we are not supposed to take shells from the beach anymore - and someday I may return them. But for now I’ll continue to treasure them and the memories they bring. 

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TIDAL TREASURES It’s always a happy day when I TIDAL TREASURES

It’s always a happy day when I complete a painting - especially one that I hesitated to finish. I had to figure out how I wanted to add the glaze for the water.  It’s convincing when you are in front of the painting. The light caught it a bit in this photo. 

I’ll get a better photo tomorrow.

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RNS Art Show Tonight and tomorrow #rnsartshow RNS Art Show
Tonight and tomorrow 

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Today’s location. Just before the Darlings Isl Today’s location. 

Just before the Darlings Island Bridge there is an interesting pull out where people park their vehicles to go kayaking, canoeing or fishing. We were lucky today as the picnic table was available. It really makes a difference 

Anyway, the day was beautiful. Warm. Hazy behind us but still blue skies over the water. I had to paint fast as my “new knee “ was acting up. And finally I had to just stop and sit. It will get better soon…right?

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