There are some days when getting started in the studio is like trying to get excited about going to the dentist. Today was one of those days. I must be a terrible person for comparing my work in the studio to going to the dentist! Or perhaps I should apologize to the dentist – he […]
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Early in 2007, I took a course with contemporary realist painter Scott Owles. Scott is an affable guy with a great sense of humour and, what’s more, a fantastic teacher and artist. I had no practical training in fine art previous to this as my art education is in graphic design. Many of the principles […]
Continue ReadingPassion for Snow – W.L. Palmer
I am a nighthawk and I often find myself unable to sleep until well after midnight. Last night, I was watching the Antiques Roadshow on PBS. I like to watch from time to time and see what kinds of outrageous things people bring! Every so often a painting shows up and it is fun to […]
Continue ReadingPainted Horses…
With the holidays behind me, I am getting back into the swing of painting. I started a piece that I planned to do with oils before I fell in November. The canvas is prepared, my field colour selected and, over the weeks in between, the composition has shifted. I think I am finally ready to […]
Continue ReadingHappy New Year!
For the first time in a few years, we had an ‘almost’ party here for New Year’s. My sister and my husband’s best friend dropped by and we ended up having a wonderful meal, a great laugh and celebrated what we all hope to be a bright new beginning in each of our lives. Many […]
Continue ReadingMerry Christmas
It was a true winter wonderland this morning. Every tree wore a garland of fresh snow. It was not too cold and there was no wind. It is like the world sighed and is waiting…. Today, many around the world, myself included, pause to celebrate Christmas. We gather with the ones we love and share […]
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