Fetching Fun and a bit of trouble
So I got myself into a bit of trouble with this one. Knowing that oil and water don’t mix – right? And the hazards of …
Canadian nature artist Helen Shideler
Can we slow down summer please
Well, it is hard for me to believe that yet another Studio Tour has come and gone. Time is moving a little too quickly this …
The Pond in Mid Summer Update 5
Fear factor The Pond in Mid- Summer may be compet! I feel like I have been working on this for such a long time.. and …
WIP Update 2 The Pond in Mid Summer
Take me back to those summer days We are starting to see these winter days start to lengthen and can feel the power coming back …
WIP Pond Painting First Post
Pond Painting I have been planning a series of large & dramatic paintings in my mind. I ordered a large canvas and a few panels …
Another 30 day challenge complete
Another 30 Paintings in 30 Day Challenge is completer for another year! I simply cannot get over how fast time goes when you are …
Anxiously Waiting
I have a new appreciation for how dedicated and anxious nesting birds really are. Take this robin for instance. Gary and I recently made a …
Painting of a Dragonfly on the Fence
Dragonflies We have a backyard pond complete with a waterfall and lily pads. And dragonflies are frequent visitors. Frequent but they do not rest …
Week 2 – 30 Paintings in 30 Days
The problem with the loony When The 30 in 30 Challenge facilitates the need and opportunity to paint every day. I love the discipline it …
Sunshine Yellow Azaleas WIP
I just finished this poured water-color commission of sunshiny yellow azaleas. I think what I like best about poured paintings is how fast they seem …