Sometimes, no news is good news. I had my cast removed yesterday and my wrist was x-rayed… and I was sent home. No one has called me back, so I guess that means I am OK! It seems this was to be a short lesson. I am sore and very wary of icy patches, but […]
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Tomorrow I head to the Doctor to find out how much longer this cast stays on, if at all. I think I have a better than 50% chance! I am a little restless tonight, as you might imagine, so I am here instead of in bed where I should be. I am considering a walk […]
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Under the threat of yet another snow squall, I finally set myself to the daunting task of trying to paint with my non-dominant left hand. Since the fall last Thursday that precluded the use of my right hand, we have been inundated with snow. We have as much on the ground as one would expect […]
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The snow has been steadily falling here for 2 days. We have probably received over 12 inches! But… that’s not what this post is about. One of the consequences of winter is ice, and the snow is wonderful camouflage…. I love to walk in snowstorms. I am not afraid of the cold and I dress […]
Continue ReadingThe Power of Landscape
It may be obvious to some by now that I love to take photographs. I am by no means even a serious amateur, most of the time photography is just a support for my other work. But, getting behind the lens is a wonderful creative experience all on its own. I watched a documentary on […]
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Winter has arrived in Muskoka… For some this means snowmobiling, winter cottaging, ice fishing – the staples of our winter sports are around the corner. For many artists, it means time in the studio. I love painting winter, but, I paint from photographs. My blood does not suit setting up a tent and painting plein […]
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