Snack Attack
While sitting on the beach with my daughter and two grandsons, patiently waiting for the arrival of baby boy #3, we were entertained by crows …
Canadian painter Helen Shideler
Moody Mourning
Moody Mourning oil painting fresh off the easel. This painting was an interesting journey as I decided to take a different approach with my painting …
Spring Scentsation
Spring Scentsation is a relatively large oil painting of a soft and fragrant while lilac that grows on our property line in the back yard. …
Soggy doggies
So much fun painting this series of soggy doggies. This is a series that I have had planned for a number of years. Have taken …
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 …
Seasonal corvids
I decided to paint a crow this weekend for a few reasons. Firstly, I am working on a secret commission or three that I cannot …
Summertime Promises
Summertime Promises I completed this painting on the day of the Royal Wedding and also my husband’s birthday. All this just happens to coincide with …
Mystic Blues
Every now and then I complete a painting that takes me by surprise when I catch a glimpse of it. This has happened! It may …
Special Supper
I choose to paint Special Supper because I felt I needed a challenge! Jeepers! Designing a poured watercolour around lobsters sitting on a lobster platter …
Early wrap to this years challenge
Although this challenge is still on-going, I am quite done for this year. I managed to complete 17 paintings since it began, but you see …