100 Day Project - #98 TWO DOG SHUFFLE

TWO DOG SHUFFLE
6" x 6" Canvas Card and India Ink



I had a major submission to complete and now that's in, I finally have time to post my drawings of the last few days. If you've just tuned in I am returning to my roots of drawing and sketching in addition to my regular paintings. The goal is to focus on nature and if at all possible Plein Air. Now that nagging submission is done and the new windows are in (renovation project) I should have more time for nature walks.

This was one of my sneaky Plein Air drawings. I say sneaky, because I parked the car and sat in it to draw. I did wind the window down ;)

SALTAIR ACEO

SALTAIR ACEO
3.5" X 2.5" Canvas Card
Soft White 8" x 10" Mat and archival clear bag $35
Framed in white as shown $50
Painting is on exhibition so contact me to purchase. If available, it ships within 3 days.

The little ACEO above was painted from one of my photo sessions clambering over rocks on a hot summers day with sea foam flying and a stiff breeze. The little ocean protected area where these grasses grow was just down the cove from a blowhole that was putting on a great display that day. It was one of those days when you get back to the car glowing and battered with hair sticking straight out full of salt. No coffee shop in sight, so a quick drive home to a hot shower and hot drink at home.

My original ACEO can be purchased here
My limited edition ACEO, prints and cards can be purchased here

100 Day Project - #99 - CURLY LETTUCE

#99 of 100 Day Project
LETTUCE
6" x 6" Canvas Card



To the outsider it probably looks like I'm reinventing myself, but it's really a return to my roots. I used to love to draw. Some of my happiest memories involve sitting with my mother and watching her draw freehand. As I was growing up I loved any class that involved creating maps or diagrams. I fear many young people today have lost the knack because copying from the internet takes just a few clicks and it's pasted into your essay. However, I believe that knowing how to draw is the foundation of art.

So I want to get back to basics.

I was looking at the work of a top selling artist in the area; I would say her style could be called modern naive. She creates painting after painting in many sizes with two cookie cutter motifs, stylized ragged trees and square rigged sailing ships. Another lady that does abstracts, has a lot of seemingly thin squiggly line. Yet more top artists in the valley surround everything in black line. These are all techniques based in illustration and drawing.

The drawing above went through many stages until I was happy with the result. I have to admit that I'm besotted with color and it's almost impossible for me to stick to black and white. Greens are very difficult to make convincing and there were some beautiful tones in the lettuce I was painting. At first I started with a very thin black line, then I added some thicker black line which gave the painting the effect of stained glass. Then I added a bit of color, light, dark and mid values.

Then I assessed. I didn't like the cloisonne effect which was dominating the rest. So I took out my favourite liner, a GOLDEN HIGH FLOW in Teal with a fine metal tip. (Love the paint - hate the scratchy and easy to plug tip.) I started to add the beautiful teal color over the thick black line, and that was it, Voila! I love the shiny quality of that teal paint when it dries.

This artwork is too busy to convert to a larger painting and on another day I would simplify, but framed with a large mat it would look amazing.

DEEP IN THE FOREST ACEO

DEEP IN THE FOREST ACEO
3.5" X 2.5" Canvas Card
Soft White 8" x 10" Mat and archival clear bag $35
Framed in white as shown $50
Painting is on exhibition so contact me to purchase. If available, it ships within 3 days.



One of my favorite subjects. You can see how it looks framed on the bottom left. The exhibition is in a dark walled area, but it would look just as good on light walls. These are perfect for Mother's Day gifts and will still arrive on time if you order now.

My original ACEO can be purchased here
My limited edition ACEO, prints and cards can be purchased here

2016 LIBERATE YOUR ART (LYA 16) - SIDE SWAPS PART II

Two more side swaps have made their way to my mail box. Boy those automatic sorting machines sure like to add their stamp so the speak.

I attended a seminar put on by Golden Artists Colors today and was reminded how useful all these gels and pastes are in adding pizzaz to my work. I'm hoping to get back to some more of that experimental texture soon. They gave out a bag of samples, so I can't wait to break into it. It's the one marked "Just Paint" behind the cards. I highly recommend taking one of these seminars if they come to your area.

On the left is a lovely card by Patricia J Lawrence of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She says "Spray painted through grandmother's stencil on black canvas. Happy Creating" I love the idea of using stencils and as my readers know, I've used them in some of my work, but I've never used spray paint with them. I love the effect.

On the right is a photo postcard by Pat Mark of Tigard Oregon, USA. This is the second year she has taken part in the swap. The still life is uncluttered and has a lovely country feel to it. Love those peonies.

100 Day Project - RED CABBAGE - Plein Air Group

#100
RED CABBAGE
6" x 6" - 200 gsm Acid and Lignin Free Card
White ground with Magenta and Deep Violet



I want to experiment with texture and abstract painting and one of the ways I get ideas is from nature. I've always loved close up shots of every day things, so I will be working with that over the 100 day period. I am not restricted to abstract though, I hope to do some Plein Air sketching in various mediums, so watch this space. I want to keep my focus on drawing rather than painting for this challenge. I will also create new paintings over and above the 100 drawing commitment and blog about them alongside my regular tips and art history days.

100 Drawings 100 Days
I will auction each of the 100 drawings for 3 days. If unsold they will move to my Artfinder shop for the regular price.

 The inspiration

"If creativity is a habit, then the best creativity is the result of good work habits. They are the nuts and bolts of dreaming." -- Twyla Tharp, The Creative Habit

I was introduced to this concept by fabulous artist Kim Rempel. Here is her blog.

How do you start?
Decide to do a 100 day project. Pick a start date -- and an end date 100 days later. Then do one thing a day for 100 days (mornings are especially good).

Do something quick, creative, and do it without fear. Don't think too much, or better yet, don't think at all! See where it leads. Hang the pieces up in your house -- watch them grow!

The project then takes on a life of its own. That's it in a nutshell!

Like Kim, I've decided to create an ink drawing, watercolor or acrylic sketch each day for 100 days. I've added the twist that I will do this as often as I can in the park near my house and I will also walk around the perimeter of the park each day, preferably in the morning. I've been saying I'm going to do this ever since I moved here, but I haven't done it even once. With our beautiful spring weather and the spectacular public park virtually next door, there are really no excuses. Sometimes I may venture further afield to some of the other amazing parks in our area.

This will help me prepare for the Opus Outdoor Painting Competition on May 15th, as well as form the habit of nature walks.


I have no idea what I will draw or which direction the artworks will go, but I will have them for sale at a very reasonable cost. If you love something please contact me and I'll put one by, or you can buy them at the one time only 3 day auction which starts the day I blog.

If you live near Ben Lee Park, Kelowna, which is vaguely near Costco, you are welcome to join me for the walk or for some plein air work. Just contact me the day before and we can T up a time. Below is an idea on what to bring for your particular media.

PACKING FOR PLEIN AIR SUCCESS

DANCING DAISIES and BETTY BOOP ROSES

DANCING DAISIES
6" x 6" Gallery Wrap ready to hang
$60 plus shipping

This happy painting is another perfect gift for Mother's Day on May 8th.

BETTY BOOP ROSES
6" x 4" mounted on expresso 2cm block ready to hang
$60 plus shipping

And this painting is for the more traditional Mum.

 

Both currently on exhibition, so contact me to check availability. Ship within 3 days.

FAMOUS ARTISTS BIRTHDAY - WILLIAM TURNER

JOSEPH MALLORD (after his maternal uncle) WILLIAM TURNER

Born in London 23 April 1775. His father was a barber/wig maker., and sold his early paintings in his shop for a few shillings: He boasted that one day his son would become an artist.

Turner is a challenge to categorize because he was a water-colorist, an oil painter and a print-maker. He also sketched in a small book and painted from the graphite drawings in his studio. As he matured his work became increasingly impressionist and abstract, using techniques far ahead of his time.

Above all Turner is remembered for his stunning treatment of light. To Turner, light was the physical embodiment of God's spirit and so his later work shunned objectivity and concentrated on the play of light on water, the radiance of the sky and glow of flame. Although these late paintings appear 'impressionistic', Turner was striving to express spirituality rather than optical phenomena.

His distinctive style of painting, used watercolor technique with oil paint, creating lightness, fluency, and ephemeral atmospheric effects. In his later years he used oil even more transparently and turned to an evocation of almost pure light by the use of shimmering color. A prime example is Rain, Steam and Speed - The Great Western Railway, where objects are barely recognizable. The intensity of hue and interest in evanescent light, put Turner's work at the forefront of English painting and influenced the Impressionists, particularly Claude Monet, who carefully studied his techniques.

At 14 he studied at the Royal Academy of Art and developed a keen interest in architecture, but he was advised to focus on painting. At 15, A View of the Archbishop's Palace, Lambeth, his first serious water-color, was accepted into the Royal Academy summer exhibition and in 1796 the academy showed his first oil painting, Fishermen at Sea. In 1800 Turner preferred historical subjects, but moved on to the Romantic/Poetic genre.

Turner's major venture into printmaking was the Liber Studiorum (Book of Studies), seventy prints that he worked on from 1806 to 1819. Loosely based on Claude Lorrain's Liber Veritatis (Book of Truth), the plates were intended for wide distribution. This series categorized Landscapes into six types: Marine, Mountainous, Pastoral, Historical, Architectural, and Elevated or Epic Pastoral. Printmaking became a major part of Turner's work and in 1974, Douglass Montrose-Graem founded the Turner Museum in Sarasota, Florida focused on this aspect of Turner's work.

Throughout his life, Turner was a controversial figure. He never married, but he fathered children with one of his mistresses. Turner died in the house of Sophia Caroline Booth in Cheyne Walk in Chelsea on 19 December 1851. It is  said his last words were "The sun is God".
(largely abridged from Wikepedia)

Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway (1844)

SUNSET FARM GATE ACEO

SUNSET FARM GATE ACEO
3.5" X 2.5" Canvas Card
Soft White 8" x 10" Mat and archival clear bag $35
Framed in white as shown $50
Painting is on exhibition so contact me to purchase. If available, it ships within 3 days.

I went for a spring drive with a friend yesterday. The weather was a perfect 21 degrees celsius, the sun was out and there was a light breeze. Towards the end of the day my friend asked how many photos I had taken, (I was taking inspiration shots for local landscape paintings) I said a couple of hundred and when I checked it was actually over 450. When I've finished sorting and cataloging there will probably be about 10 of those that inspire me enough to paint without many changes, but there were many photographs of trees, plants and birds which will find their way into my foregrounds.

The little ACEO above was painted from one of my photo sessions. The inspiration photo was actually taken at sunrise. I saw the glow in the sky from inside the house, grabbed my camera and ran out and down the lane in my slippers and dressing gown. The sheep and cows in the fields by the lane seemed quite surprised. I managed to step in some horse patties on the way and got mud up to my ankles and ruined my slippers, but I think it was worth it.

My original ACEO can be purchased here
My limited edition ACEO, prints and cards can be purchased here

PACKING FOR PLEIN AIR ALL MEDIUMS - GLACIAL LAKE

GLACIAL LAKE
6" X 8" Canvas Panel
Black Frame
$95
This painting is in the LCCH Exhibition so contact me if you would like to purchase and I will check availability. Ships within 3 days.

PLEIN AIR
Spring has definitely sprung in our parts. Yesterday was screaming hot, but apart from that, we've had wonderful spring weather. An Artists' thoughts start drifting towards plein air, but many of us never get out there because we're not organized. Here are some wonderful articles which will help, no matter what your medium.

PACKING FOR PLEIN AIR

CALLA LILY SWIRL ACEO

CALLA LILY SWIRL ACEO
2.5" x 3.5" in an 8" x 10" mat

This pretty painting would make a wonderful mother's day gift. You can either purchase it matted and packaged in an archival bag for $35 plus shipping, or in an elegant white frame. for $50 plus shipping. I quote shipping according to your postal code.

CRAZY GARDENER

THE CRAZY GARDENER
6" x 6"
Black Frame

One of my favorite colorful paintings. This has very deep impasto and as you see, some copper/bronze highlights which make it infinitely interesting. It is on exhibition at the LAKE COUNTRY COFFEE HOUSE. I love it in the black frame I've put it in for the exhibition. You can purchase it by contacting me or through the Coffee House direct.

LAKE COUNTRY COFFEE HOUSE SOLO EXHIBITION - JASPERWARE

After the excitement of the blog hop it's hard to come back to earth. However, my first solo exhibition of the year is also underway, so I will share some paintings in the show. This wall shows three of my experimental works that feature a raised leafy pattern.

COOL JASPERWARE by Sea Dean

TAPESTRY by Sea Dean

WARM JASPERWARE by Sea Dean

In these images you can see the delicate raised work that looks like fine porcelain, hence the name Jasperware from it's similarity to Wedgewood. I'm happy to create bespoke paintings in this series in any size and to suit your color scheme.

Each painting is 8" x 8" on 3/4" wrap canvas and costs $80 plus shipping
To purchase any or all of these three paintings please contact me and I'll check availability.

To view and purchase my prints, postcards and Art cards click here
To view or purchase my paintings click here or here

2016 LIBERATE YOUR ART (LYA 16) SIDE SWAPS PART I

These are the side swap postcards I've received so far. Wonderful creativity.

Sheila Delgado was the first because she already had my address. Sheila lives in California, USA, but keeps hinting of a move north. She seems determined to create the perfect Sunflower/Daisy/Marigold painting and I have to admire her tenacity. As far as I'm concerned they're all perfect; she is a much better artist than she allows. Pop over to her blog and tell her how great this flower is.

As you see, I'm not immune to the sunflower virus. I photographed her postcard with one of my own sunflower paintings and one of my favorite things gifted to me by the activity manager of a care facility where I staged an exhibition. She said the residents loved my exhibition so much they wanted to give me something.

The message on the back of her card is a quotation from Henri Matisse "Creativity takes courage." I'm sure many of us can relate to that!

I received the other postcards all together, but next I'll show you Louise Berthereau-Mamet because it came all the way from Saint Cyr sur Loire, France in it's own protective envelope. This is a traditional cottage in Brittany. Doesn't it make you want to jump on the next plane? I love the crochet curtains. I couldn't resist staging it with the back of my studio door where I've mounted an Eiffel Tower sticker to remind me that I WILL be back. That is my painting cover up hanging ready next to it.

Next up is Marie Antoinette. No not the real MA but a fabulous collage including her famous quotation. I saw this postcard and loved it so much that I begged Julie Welsh to send me one. She didn't have any in stock but made one especially for me. Now that's what I call dedication to the swap. Isn't this card amazing? I will have to frame it and put it on my special artist' wall. Julie lives in Michigan, USA

I photographed Marie with a new acquisition waiting for renos to be finished so I can find the perfect spot. As you see, I have a bit of over the top sparkelitis in me and I've been trying to resist this sticker for a while. It reminds me of my friends in Paris who have decorated the smallest room in the house in Versailles style.

Another dedicated swapper is David Wolanski. He keeps a list of contacts and sends out random postcards when fancy takes him. His work is a rarity these days being imaged on film with a toy camera. I love the moody quality of this bridge phtograph. The card came all the way from New Jersey, but David lives in Mississippi, USA

I've photographed the postcard with a couple of my unresolved paintings. We have a new semi floating bridge over the Lake and whenever I paint it, the work sells. The trouble is, that bridge is very difficult to paint and that little white line takes hours to perfect. It's something to do with that long gentle slope and my shaky hands. Nonetheless I must have it ready for submission soon, so I've gotta get my skates on.

This pretty face was created by Janice Darby. Her linked blog shows more of her beautiful art. I'm so pleased we are side swap buddies. Janice lives in California, USA

I've imaged the postcard with one of my favorite "happy" paintings. It was in my bathroom until I started to redecorate and now it's waiting for a new spot. I thought the color scheme and style was very similar to the postcard. Maybe they'll end up together somewhere after I've painted the walls.

Then comes this extraordinary image of water. I love to paint water, so this piece holds endless fascination for me. I love that soft peach line in the distance and that craggy branch; bird and reflection become one endless image. Which is real and which reflected? From Lisa Comperry of Texas, USA

I photographed the card in the care of St Francis. My name saint is St Cecilia, patron saint of music, but I've always felt an affinity for St Francis, patron saint of animals.This was the headstone for my beloved cat until we moved away from where she lies, so I took the statue with me to keep her close. When she saw birds she made a strange sort of chipmunk chattering noise which is weird because surely the birds would be warned of her presence. She was chased by crows once when she was a kitten so perhaps it was a warning chatter to other cats. I can see her doing it with these birds, but she'd not go near the water, so they would be safe.

As you see, the wall behind is ripped apart. New windows are being fitted this week so everything near them is pulled out of the way including the baseboard. All the curtains come down Monday morning so I will have sheets on the windows, like a frat house. Wish I had a giant flag to put there.

To see Kat Sloma's 2016 LYA video of postcards in the swap click here. (mine is # 2, the cute doggie)
To view the 2015 video click here (mine is #11, the mountain)

To join next years swap and find out how it works, click here

For the 2016 blog hop click on one of the artists links below
See my  postcards from 2015 swap here
See the 2015 blog hop here

To view and purchase my prints, postcards and Art cards click here
To view or purchase my paintings click here or here

Thank you for visiting my blog

An InLinkz Link-up

2016 LIBERATE YOUR ART (LYA 16) POSTCARD SWAP - WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Four of my 2016 Liberate Your Art main swap postcards have arrived at their destinations, one in Iowa, one in Virginia, one in Arkansas and one in California (all USA of course). With the main swap you have no idea where your postcards travel, so it's nice for those receiving them to send an email or post an image on the Facebook Event Page here. I was lucky that my recipients posted on the page. One is still out there, so if I haven't mentioned you here please send me an email or post on FB.

Emily Hahn received my postcard in Ashburn, Virginia, USA - Mister was not impressed - 
Main Swap

This year I swapped my new pet portrait postcard. This proved to be a good move, because many swappers photograph the postcard in context and share the image on Facebook. As a result I was introduced to some new furry friends.

SHARON HYLL and her German Shedder - Iowa, USA - Main Swap

Sharon was the first swapper to let me know she had received my postcard. She posted about it on the Facebook Event Page and when we connected, she also sent me two e-postcards of her work. Beautiful! My postcard was the second she had received on March 21st.

PATSY J LAWRENCE with Buddy - Tennessee, USA - Side Swap

ANGELA ALLEN - Arkansas, USA - Main Swap

An InLinkz Link-up

ANGELA ALLEN

Patricia Mark  - Oregon, USA - Side Swap

This year I also arranged 10 side swaps. Most recipients posted photos on the Facebook Event Page and some were very creative. One swapper spoke about having so much fun with this that I think she be considering a change of career.

LOUISE BERTHEREAU-MAMET - France - Side Swap

There were many unique stories about a chosen setting. For instance Louise in France had a lovely story about this precious vintage china dog; it was her Mother's when she was a child and very special to to them both. She also wrote this.

"Train wheels are running through the back of my memory
When I ran on a hilltop following a pack of wild geese
Someday everything is gonna sound like a rhapsody
When I paint my masterpiece..."

Bob Dylan and Band

I was inspired by these words upon receiving Sea Dean's side swap of Liberate your Art 2016... Sea is an amazing artist capturing so well the expressions while portraying these pets. Her website is paintamasterpiece.blogspot.com, now you understand better why I thought of the above lyrics... 

JULIE WELSH - Michigan, USA - Side Swap

SHEILA DELGADO - California USA - Side Swap

LISA COMPERRY - Texas, USA - Side Swap

To see Kat Sloma's 2016 LYA video of postcards in the swap click here. (mine is # 2, the cute doggie)
To view the 2015 video click here (mine is #11, the mountain)

To join next years swap and find out how it works, click here.

See the 2015 blog hop here
For the 2016 blog hop click on one of the artists links below.

To view and purchase my prints, postcards and Art cards click here
To view or purchase my paintings click here or here

Thank you for visiting my blog

An InLinkz Link-up

2016 LIBERATE YOUR ART POSTCARD SWAP - THE BLOG HOP

AUTUMN HILL by Debby Sundbaum-Sommers - DOWNTOWN CHICAGO by Elena - BE OPEN TO WHATEVER COMES by Pat

This years swap was a roller coaster for me. I was away during mail in time, so I had to twist the arm of a couple of friendly tourists to take my postcards back to the USA and send them on to Kat. It was tense while I waited for confirmation that they and my postage payment had been received. All fine and dandy.

Canada Post has a lot to answer for concerning our mail system and true to form it took forever to receive my first postcards. I waited and waited for my regular swap postcards to arrive. Kat's arrived just in time yesterday.

Left "Some things in life cannot be fixed. They can only be carried" - Megan ... Right "Denver Colorado Monroe St" - Unknown

I had intended blogging and posting about each card as I received them, but I was suddenly invited to mount a last minute 75 painting solo show, so all plans were put on hold. I've been waiting for this exhibition venue for four years, so I wasn't about to turn it down. I think it's a record for me to pull together such a large exhibition in two weeks, but in order to do so I had to let things drop. Sorry fellow swappers.

Above are the regular swaps photographed in my new bijou studio which I love with a passion. This tiny space, 53" x 63" (yes that is inches) has given me the freedom to create a paint free bedroom retreat. It also encourages better focus, because I know I'm there to work. The door opens into a large hallway, so although I'm in a tiny space, it feels quite open. When I have visitors I just close the door and everything is tidy. And thankfully, my bedroom has reverted to a work free zone. Yay!

My new bijou studio space with both main and side postcard swaps

When I'm on a painting blitz, as I was for the solo exhibition, I work on many paintings at the same time, allowing areas to dry and tweaking bits until I'm happy. I push pin the WIPs up around the work area until done; you can see several on the back wall. Behind the rolling chair is a blank wall, currently hosting my side swap postcards, which I use to work on larger paintings. In this cute converted storage room, the majority of my art gear is stored on upper shelves and things I use daily are lower down. The narrow shelves are a thrift sale find and perfect for occasional paints. Everything is within finger tip reach, I just stand up to access my rarely used items. No more hunting in cupboards and boxes for hours.

OK enough about my pride and joy.... I also organized 10 side swaps this year. Swappers meet on the LYA Facebook event page, so I posted that I had 10 spare cards and the requests came in. I added a twist by putting my address on the swap postcard so swapees couldn't send me their card until they received mine. With lightening speed I received one from Sheila Delgado who had my address from last year, a lovely sunflower. Since then I've received five others. With my method postcards continue to arrive for weeks and it breaks the monotony of bills and flyers.

Follow my blog for more about my side swaps and to watch the remaining cards come in. On my blog I share my latest work, art tips and tricks, discoveries, progress shots and art history, so there's always something different to see while you're having your morning coffee.

Places I have connected to through the 2016 Liberate Your Art postcard swap.

Ashburn, Virginia (VA) USA
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
Corvallis, Oregon (OR) USA
Denver, Colorado (CO) USA
Eugene, Oregon (OR) USA
Fort Smith, Arkansas (AR) USA
Fullerton, California (CA)
Iowa City, Iowa (IA) USA
La Porte, Texas (TX) USA
Logan, Ohio (OH) USA
Midland, Michigan (MI) USA
Murfreesboro, Tennessee (TN) USA
North Houston, Texas (TX) USA
Pine Bush, New York (NY) USA
Portland Oregon (OR) USA
Reston, Virginia (VA) USA
Rosemount, Minnesota (MN), USA
Saint Cyr sur Loire, FRANCE
San Bernardino, California (CA) USA
Santa Cruz, California (CA) USA
Santa Maria, California (CA) USA
South Jersey, New Jersey (NJ) USA
Tigard, Oregon (OR) USA
US Virgin Islands, (VI) USA
Vicksburg, Mississippi (MS) USA
Wildomar, California (CA) USA
Wood Ridge, New Jersey (NJ) USA

Finally, Kat asks us to share what the swap has taught you or how it has changed you or your work.

One of the most amazing things about the swap is to see the variety of art out there and how people are making a living with their art. I love abstract art, found pieces and collage and this has encouraged me to experiment more in my my work. In fact, the majority of my main swaps were abstract, which is probably the universe gently nudging me in that direction.

I will visit more websites and blogs in the coming weeks, but the ones I've seen so far have mainly been very professional and interesting.

To see Kat Sloma's 2016 LYA video of postcards in the swap click here. (mine is # 2, the cute doggie)
To view the 2015 video click here (mine is #11, the mountain)

To join next years swap and find out how it works, click here.

See the 2015 blog hop here
For the 2016 blog hop click on one of the artists links below.

To view and purchase my prints, postcards and Art cards click here
To view or purchase my paintings click here or here

Thank you for visiting my blog

An InLinkz Link-up

April 15 - 17, 2016
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LAKE COUNTRY COFFEE HOUSE SEA DEAN SOLO EXHIBITION

DOGGIE TREAT 12" x 6" Wrap Canvas and Bone

DOGGIE TREAT

12" x 16" Wrap Canvas and Bone

$90

Purchase through the Coffee House

Out of town buyers contact me

Can ship during the exhibition

This doggie is one of the stars of my solo exhibition which runs at LAKE COUNTRY COFFEE HOUSE from now until May 7th. DOGGIE TREAT can be purchased during the exhibition by contacting me or by visiting in person. For international shipping I may be required to replace the doggie treat with Fimo.

My ACEO in White Shadow Frames $50

Yesterday I framed the final ACEO for my solo exhibition and took some photographs. I'm very happy with the way my paintings look in the space. Here are the pics of the exhibition which showcases an entire cross section of my work from tiny ACEO (2.5" x 3.5") to large format paintings and even one sculpture.

The Coffee House is a re-purposed smoke house with some of the old hardware to prove it. I thought with all the reclaimed dark wood walls it would be gloomy, but the lighting is good and the place has such a busy high energy buzz, that visitors enjoy browsing the art and extending their stay.

Part of the Floral Wall

Many local artists and small business owners make the LAKE COUNTRY COFFEE HOUSE their home away from home. Two doors lead from the coffee shop into the gallery next door and the attached Lake Country Gallery gift shop, with walk through traffic in both directions. An outdoor patio services dog walkers and nature lovers. The lunch crowd pop in and out for their take outs and others stay for hours. I've even heard about visitors coming from 20 miles away for coffee here.

Part of the Landscape Wall

The place is a thriving part of the community and the recent take over by new owners has only served to enhance it's popularity. They are putting fresh energy into the already bubbling atmosphere and adding more delicious goodies to the menu. I'm grateful for the offer to hang my work and the great support I had from all the staff while I was hanging my paintings.

The Nest Wall

The Mountain Nook

I do hope you've enjoyed my little guided tour of my solo exhibition. If you're anywhere near Lake Country, please drop on by for some good coffee, a snack and a peek at my art.

LAKE COUNTRY COFFEE HOUSE

Lake Country, BC

Canada

Hours Mon-Sat: 7-6 Sun: 8-5

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