Perhaps nothing helps us make the movement from our little selves to a larger world than remembering God in gratitude.
Such a perspective puts God in view in all of life, not just in the moments we set aside for worship or spiritual disciplines.
Not just in the moments when life seems easy.
Henri Nouwen
Such a perspective puts God in view in all of life, not just in the moments we set aside for worship or spiritual disciplines.
Not just in the moments when life seems easy.
Henri Nouwen
Seeing the beauty around me....Perspective is the way you see things. I love to put to paper or canvas the feelings from within...the wonder of a sunset...the innocence of a child at play...the sadness of a messed up dance recital...A blanket and my art supplies...my favourite time is spent sitting near the river, quietly painting or drawing.
My Passion...
Many summer evenings are spent watching the sun set, working to capture the beauty and splendour of the evening on canvas. My artwork has won ribbons at local fairs. Each piece is distinctive. I find that each new piece teaches me different techniques, unique perspectives...I love finding opportunities to learn and keep my artwork fresh and new. Creating artwork is my passion.
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My Artist Statement
My paintings are little bits of me, moving from within me and out onto the canvas. Each painting comes from an emotional connection I feel with the painting’s inspiration. I thank God for the ability to share my feelings in this way. The emotions I am able to express through my art have enabled me to process and endure many hills and valleys in my life.
My inspirations come from photographs (either my own or from those I know and occasionally from photos for artists groups). My subjects are typically landscapes, animals and portraits, with an occasional still life. Many pieces are subjects that remind me of my family, a place I’ve seen or been to, or an emotion I have felt while I was working on that piece.
My artwork is on a spectrum from the very realistic to more romantic impressionist. The mediums I use range from soft pastel, to chalk pastel pencil, acrylic, oil, watercolour, and pencil. I love earth tones, but also appreciate brilliant colours as well, as dictated by the source of my inspiration.
I mat and frame all my own artwork, this gives me a sense of completion of the piece, from concept through creation to completion.
When creating artwork, I prefer to be outside in natural light, although when the weather is inclement will work from my studio as well. I am beginning to experiment in Plein Air art and look forward to growing in this area as well as in modifying my inspiration and other areas of art.
My inspirations come from photographs (either my own or from those I know and occasionally from photos for artists groups). My subjects are typically landscapes, animals and portraits, with an occasional still life. Many pieces are subjects that remind me of my family, a place I’ve seen or been to, or an emotion I have felt while I was working on that piece.
My artwork is on a spectrum from the very realistic to more romantic impressionist. The mediums I use range from soft pastel, to chalk pastel pencil, acrylic, oil, watercolour, and pencil. I love earth tones, but also appreciate brilliant colours as well, as dictated by the source of my inspiration.
I mat and frame all my own artwork, this gives me a sense of completion of the piece, from concept through creation to completion.
When creating artwork, I prefer to be outside in natural light, although when the weather is inclement will work from my studio as well. I am beginning to experiment in Plein Air art and look forward to growing in this area as well as in modifying my inspiration and other areas of art.
We do not see things as they are,
we see them as we are...
Commissions considered...
If you have a photograph that you'd love to be painted...Drop me a line and let's talk...
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Perspective is everything!
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