A Place to Paint

Finally.  I feel like I am working.  We moved in July, my paints were in boxes crammed in a piled up disaster until our basement and my new studio were finished.  

I am very excited.  My studio is  almost unpacked, almost ready for classes but the best and most important - I have a window, good lighting and I am busy.  And, I am now an Independent Consultant with Arbonne, a botanical based health and wellness company.  Lots going on.

This week I am featured in the local papers as a new member of the Victoria Park Gallery in Kincardine.  Lisa Farrell moves home after 22 years and loves living by the lake!  Yes, I do.  

Today I am felting a beret and painting in preparation for Artful Hands November 29 and 30.

Artist Lisa Farrell of Kincardine with her oil painting, "Moments," featured at the Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine.  http://kincardinetimes.com/

http://www.independent.on.ca/site/?q=node/4796

Summer Activities

This summer we move.  Home, to my hometown.  

Husband retires from his first career and starts his second.  

I keep painting.  Right up until the packers come.

My only show this summer will be at the Gates July 3 to July 13.

May Paintings

Lola's Coffee House in House in Brighton is a great supporter of the Brighton Arts Council.  Art changes monthly.  This month I share the space with John Granton a talented photographer.

John thought it would be fun if I painted one of his photos for the show.  Here is my take on his winter swan.

I had so much fun painting the yellow flower, I painted this poppy using the same techniques.  It incorporates texture, stamping, acrylics and oil glazes and palette knife application.

End of Winter Work

Even though I love snow, it's a sure sign I've almost had enough when I start painting vibrant summer flowers.  This yellow flower is a multi-media piece I painted to teach in Brighton April 24, 6-9 pm for Community Living.  It combines texture, stamping, acrylics and oil glazing plus, playing with a palette knife. 

Yellow Flower  12 x 16" Mixed Media on Canvas

In the summer we love to boat.  Sand Banks Provincial Park is our favourite destination.  The sallow water of East Lake and the mountainous dunes provide entertainment for all ages.  Not far across the dunes is Lake Ontario.  This piece is currently on display in Cobourg at 600 William St as part of a Brighton Arts Council showing.

Sandbanks Swamp Lilies   24 x 30" 

Acrylic with Oil Glazes on Canvas

My Creative Mess

One of the tables in my creative mess.

March 1 from 10-2 at Communtity Care in Brighton I will be teaching a multi-media workshop using this painting as inspiration.  This is a wonderful workshop for all skill levels to explore creativity.  Using texture, acrylics and oil glazes, your painting can move in many directions, impressionistic, abstract or more realistic.

A sample of a technique workshop I taught February 11 at the BAC Gallery.  We focused on blending techniques, how to paint a realistic waterdrop and brush choices.

January Catch Up

Upcoming Classes in Brighton

January 16, 6pm-9pm

With Lisa’s guidance, create your own crashing waves scene on a 12 x 14 canvas with acrylic paint and oil glazes.  Bring your own brushes if possible, extra brushes will be available.   Paint and other supplies will be provided.

Community Care Northumberland – Activity Room

Unit 13, 46 Prince Edward Street, Brighton

613-475 4190

 February 4, 10am-1pm

Water drops and oil blending techniques.

This is a great class to brush up on blending skills and talk about appropriate brushes for your painting and brush care.  Learn how to create realistic water-drops to add a special touch to your painting. 

BAC Gallery, 28 Main St, Brighton

613-210-0851

12 x 12" Station Beach at Dusk Oil on Canvas (Sold)

I am not sure why I started painting sunsets all of a sudden.  Maybe because it is winter and the days are too short.  I am into them now and have a new on my easel. 

I love getting Christmas cards.  And I love making them.  I find a little cut and paste time to be very relaxing. Here is a photo of this year's Christmas cards.

This was the post I had started before Christmas.  Hence the title January catch-up.  Storm days, sick days, company and travel slowed me down.  Santa did come, the boy was very happy and the family feasted and spent time together.

Back into the routine and hopefully my painting room.