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It’s a Shore Thing

2 March 2025 /

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Time: 11:00 am

Location: Grand Manan Art Gallery

Art Exhibition in Collaboration with Dale Cook

TIme and TIde Again

TIme and TIde Again

By Helen Shideler

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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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