Downtown Alley

"Downtown Alley" - 6x8 - Oil on Birch Panel
"Callejón del Centro" - 15x20cm - Oleo
$120

Available

This is one of the plein air paintings I did a few weeks ago in Ashcroft. Every year they ask us to paint in the town not only the landscape around town and I had already left last year wanting to paint these back alleys that create the most wonderful shapes when the shadows change as the sun moves. The trick this year was to find some shade to stand under and paint as it was very hot. I found some and did 2 painting from the same spot, one in each direction. I am very pleased with the way this one turned out.

This painting is  one of the 2 pieces I have in the Alfrescoes 2017 Exhibition  showing at Coast Collective until June 25. There is a reception where you can meet lots of the talented artists in the group this Saturday June 17, 1-3 pm. Unfortunately I can't attend as I have a wedding and my son's graduation dinner gala. Everything happens on the same day and Wow, my son's graduating!! Exciting times!

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Este es uno de los cuadros que hice al aire libre en Ashcroft hace unas semanas. Todos los años nos piden que pintemos en el centro del pueblo, no solo en las afueras y ya el año pasado me había quedado con las ganas de pintar estos callejones que tienen las sombras mas interesantes a medida que el sol se mueve. Busqué un poco de sombra  para pararme y pintar e hice 2 cuadros desde el mismo lugar, uno en cada dirección. Estoy muy contenta con cómo quedó este. |

Este es uno de los dos cuadros que tengo en la Exhibición de los Alfrescoes de 2017 en Coast Collective hasta el 25 de Junio. Va a haber una recepción donde ud puede conocer y  charlar con algunos de estos artistas talentosos este sábado 17 de 1 a 3. Desafortunadamente no puedo ir porque tengo un casamiento y la cena de egresados de mi hijo, todo el mismo día. Wow! mi hijo se gradúa! que bueno!!

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Fall Gifts

"Fall Gifts" - 6x8 - Oil on Birch Panel
"Regalos de Otoño" - 15x20
$120
(Unframed)

Available at Calla Designs on Estevan Village

At the end of September I painted a couple of small florals from life at the end of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. I loved painting them and as always I learn so much through the process of painting from life and not photos that  I have continued with the same format a few more times. These beautiful rusty hydrangeas were brought to Coast Collective by Evol, a sweet wonderful artist who ALWAYS brings flowers to have on display. Last time I was there for a demo, I knew she would have taken flowers as she always does, so I didn't even bother bringing anything else to paint. Very happy with how they turned out! Thank you Evol!!!

This painting is on display at Calla Design on Estevan Village, a WONDERFUL store full of elegant furnishings, accents and original art. Do go and enjoy it! 2541 Estevan Avenue in Oak Bay (778.265.8002)

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A fines de septiembre pinté unos cuantos cuadros de flores como parte del final del desafío de 30 cuadros en 30 días. Me encanta pintarlos y como siempre aprendo tanto del  proceso de pintar de cosas reales, no de fotos, he continuado con ese mismo formato varias veces. Estas hermosas hortensias  estaban en Coast Collective. Evol, que es una artista maravillosa,  SIEMPRE trae flores para tener en el mostrador. La última vez que estuve ahí para hacer una demostración, yo sabía que ella iba a tener flores ahí, asi es que ni me molesté en traer algo diferente para pintar. Estoy muy contenta con cómo salieron! Gracias Evol!!

Este cuadro está disponible en Calla Design en Estevan Village, un negocio MARAVILLOSO lleno de muebles elegantes, acentos de decoración y arte original. Pasen y disfruten! 2541 Estevan Avenue en  Oak Bay (778.265.8002)

Happiness

"Happiness" - 9x12 in - Oil on Canvas
"Felicidad" - 23x30 - Oleo
SOLD

I don't know why I am having such a hard time writing on the blog.... the good thing is that I am still creating and painting, just not sharing....

This is a commission I had a while back and I am very pleased with how it turned out. Michelle is friend who has gone through quite a bit in the last while. She wanted to have some of my art in her home and chose a piece similar to this one which was sold. I had been wanting to paint it again in oils this time, the previous one was acrylics, fortunately she was very pleased with it. I helped her hang it in her home and as soon as they were up (she got 2 of my paintings :) she said "Oh , Happiness" and that's how the name for the painting came. I wish you Michelle a lot of happiness in the coming years! Thank you for choosing to have my art in your home, I am touched!

Interestingly enough, this inspiration and reference for this piece has changed dramatically, those trees are no longer there, they have been cut in order for the planned development to go ahead. I drove that road for 5 years and that sight took my breath away every time I saw it, it was the old site for Coast Collective, my old job. Gorgeous spot, I trust new trees will replace these ones and one day they will be just as beautiful!  

"Buy art because you like it and because it moves you,
and because it enhances your life." - (Dan Fear)

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La verdad es que no sé por qué me está costando tanto escribir en el blog… Lo bueno es que sigo creando y pintando, simplemente no estoy compartiendo…

Este es un pedido que alguien me había echo hace un tiempo y estoy muy contenta con el resultado. Michelle es una amiga que ha tenido malos momentos estos últimos tiempos. Ella quería tener un cuadro mío en su hogar y eligió uno similar a uno que yo ya había vendido. Lo bueno es que yo tenía intenciones de pintarlo de nuevo pero en óleos esta vez, el anterior era en acrílico, y por suerte, a ella le gustó mucho. La ayudé a colgarlo en su hogar y apenas terminamos, ella dijo "Oh, Qué felicidad" y así es como surgió el nombre a este cuadro.  Michelle,  te deseo mucha felicidad en los próximos años,  gracias por elegir tener mi arte en tu casa! Es un honor!

De forma interesante, la inspiración y referencia para este cuadro ha cambiado dramáticamente, esos árboles ya no están, los han cortado para comenzar con la construcción de departamentos  que estaba planeada. Yo pasé por esa calle durante cinco años ya que es la antigua ubicación de Coast Collective, mi antiguo trabajo,  y admiré y disfruté esta vista cada otoño. Es un lugar muy bello, seguro que van a plantar nuevos árboles en lugar de los viejos y algún día van hacer tan hermosos como estos.

"Compra arte porque te gusta y te mueve,
y porque eleva tu vida." - (Dan Fear)

Fall Flowers

"Fall Flowers" - 6x6 - Oil on Birch Panel
"Flores de Otoño - 15x15 cm - Oleo
$100

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I most certainly had not had enough with the white flowers, so I set out to do them again. This time I chose a different viewpoint and a different light source. I am pretty happy with the way it worked out as well.

I am very happy to let you know that 4 of my paintings have been included in the Small Treasures Show at Coast Collective, show runs from Nov 4 to 22nd, with an opening reception with artists in attendance (including moi) this coming Saturday, Nov 7, 2 to 4pm. Hope to see some of you there! It is time to start thinking about Xmas gifts and these small treasures would make wonderful gifts!

"When was the last time you did something for the first time?" - Author Unknown

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No me había sacado las ganas del todo con las flores blancas así que la hice de nuevo esta vez elegí un punto de vista diferente y una luz diferente también estoy bastante contenta con cómo queda.

Estoy muy contenta de contarles que cuatro de mis cuadros han sido incluídos en la muestra "Pequeños Tesoros" en Coast Collective, que va desde el 4 al 22 de Noviembre con una recepción de apertura con los artistas (incluyéndome a mí)  este sábado que viene 7 de Noviembre de 2 a 4 de la tarde. Espero verlos a algunos de ustedes ahí! Es hora de empezar a pensar en regalos de navidad y estos pequeños tesoros serían muybuenos regalos de Navidad.

"Cuándo fue la última que hiciste algo por primera vez?" - Autor Desconocido

I Watch the Boy Grow

"I watch the Boy Grow" - Mixed Media on Canvas - 12x18
"Miro al Niño Crecer" - 30x45cm
$300 (unframed plus shipping)

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Wow! It feels like life has picked up pace yet again and I haven't been able to write too much lately! Can't believe it's been a month since my last post... so many things have happened I don't know where to start!

I think I will start with what is happening right now and cover the last month in my next post..... I was invited to participate in a show called "In Conversation - Poets Speak, Artists Respond". A poem was assigned to different visual artists to be interpreted in any way. I had fun with it.  I may still add some more imagery to my piece but I am not sure.

Below is the poem that inspired the painting, it was written by a local artist called Gail Kernius. It touched a special cord in me because of some of the events in my life this past year (I wondered if they hand-picked that poem for me!) As a mom, I have always wondered about what kind of lives my kids will live, whether they will have simple lives full of joy and love or more complicated ones with challenges and bends in the road.  Unfortunately, as you may know and remember, my son did have a huge mountain to climb this past year (see here) but he made it, he has recovered incredibly well from what could have been very tragic and we are eternally thankful for that. As a matter of fact, he started Grade 11 this week with his peers (which was a goal of his from the beginning) and I am so very proud of how far he has come!  My hope is that he conquers many more mountains and that he knows he is loved, no matter what kind of life he chooses to live. Love you Mateo!

I will be at the Opening today Saturday Sep 12, from 2 to 4pm. Come and enjoy over 20 creative pairings of poetry and visual artistry. Each poem has a unique sense of energy and emotion, and each artist's interpretation is just as wonderfully diverse. Visitors can get in on the "call and response" nature of this exhibit by creating their own works with the art supplies provided - or bring your own! Sounds like fun!
Thank you Gail for the privilege to have been inspired by your words!