Quiet Moments

I like this little watercolour that I did after a walk to a nearby park a few years ago. It reminds me that Christmas and life in general may have lots of sparkle and excitement but real peace inhabits the quiet spaces in between what's said and done--at least that's the way it seems to me. Anyway, this little painting is going to the 'Deck the Halls' show in Lindsay to replace the painting 'Sanctuary' (from the last post). It found a new home and so perhaps will this one.

Laundry Room Muse

I painted this when I was just starting out in oils. It's painted on 3 canvases--my version of the triptych. I have it 'hanging' in my laundry room to remind me of  the beautiful weather awaiting for 'hanging' out the wash. My mother used to hang out clothes even in the winter. I can remember the long johns standing up in the corner waiting to thaw out. I'm not carrying on that tradition altho' may reconsider with the next power bill!

Christmas Show

Just dropped these off at a show being held by a new artists' co-op near where I live. It's exciting to be a part of something so fresh and full of promise.

The watercolour  (Sanctuary)is a painting  of the tree outside my window. The big boughs all laden with snow just seem like arms beckoning to the wildlife to come and take shelter.

The  persimmons in a bowl are sitting on an old blanket box that's been in my family for a very long time. The backdrop is material from an old sewing project. The title 'Ancient Chinese Secret' occurred to me afterwards. I just wanted to paint them because of the great colour of the fruit. These didn't get eaten and in fact I've never tasted one. Just like to look at them....

I've been asked what the significance of the objects is in the painting of the timer and the eggshells. I like to pose things so they suggest a story but have to confess that I don't always start out with one in mind. I'm still pondering this one too.....

Memory of Italy

I painted this from a photo taken while on a recent trip to Italy. With all the beautiful architecture and statues, this  image spoke to me about real life and home being about what goes on 'inside'. I hope to paint more from this trip.