Welcome to my Studio Blog

Take a peek into my studio and See what inspires me to create my paintings and what’s been happening in my studio and on my travels.

I love to travel, see new places and meet new people. I love to create bold colourful paintings, many of them based on my wonderful travels.



Friday, June 11, 2010

Illustration Friday - Ripple

This week's Theme over at Illustration Friday is "Ripple".

That romantic evening under the moonlight, there were a few ripples under in the beautiful canal water's of Venice.

Valentine Venice, 30 x 40, acrylic

Featured Artwork - Imagekind

I am pleased to announce that my Colourful Regatta painting was one of the Featured art works on Imagekind's front homepage June 10, 2010.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Montreal School Project & Visit

A few months ago I was approached by Grade 4 art teacher from a Maimonide School in Montreal, Quebec for permission to use my funky floral paintings in her class art project. The children were to use my floral paintings for their inspiration and paint their own projects using coloured pastels, pencil crayons etc.

On May 18th 2010, I was in Montreal and visited the school and the children. I brought in some of my original paintings with me and gave them a little presentation about paintings, colour, etc. I had a lovely meeting with them and they were all excited to meet a real artist. Later the teacher showed me their works and I was very proud to see their creations. I love to interact with children and see how enthusiastic they are about art.

Here is a picture of me in front of their "Project Board"
in the school with the students works

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

New Venice Painting Sketch

Hi Everyone, well I am back working full force in my studio after my recent show. I was busy preparing for the exhibit that I have done any painting and I need to do quite a few new paintings for the next show big FIMA show in Montreal. I am going to be working on a few Italian scenes.

So here is another rough sketch of my next painting idea. Again, I will be doing a little scene from beautiful Venice. I love Venice....does it not show? lol. This scene is from Campo San Barnaba with a view of the Campanile di San Barnaba. I will make the bell tower higher then what is appearing on the sketch. I will be doing this one on a 40 x 50 cm canvas.


Moonlit Campanile in Venice

Monday, June 7, 2010

Great Art Show and Festival

Hi Everyone, It was a great weekend here in Ottawa. The Orleans festival and art show at the Senkman Arts Centre was a great success. There were lots of people and I had a wonderful time I sold a couple of paintings and many art cards. I met lots of interesting new people and enjoyed the wonderful festival and day despite the rain.

A picture of the Beautiful Shenkman Arts Centre
(This pic I obtained from ottawa.ca)

The Beautiful structure and so much light. I see lots Danish Architecture in this building, particulary the gorgeous Opera house

My booth all set up and fellow artist neighbours

All ready to open the doors

Even my Adorable Boo came to visit my show. Her first Art Exhibit

A long day but it was well worth it.