The Series Continues

Christmas is behind us and this year is rapidly coming to an end; now I can spend more time on ART! Yeah! Today I worked on another bird and I'm sure if it's successful. I feel that the bird is insignificant and that there is too much going on. I only thought that the piece would be in a cage, feature a tangled garden and travel. The word TRAVEL is spelled out in lettering around the outside edges. I wanted the feeling of warmth and warm climates and the idea of "being set free" was part of the initial concept. I'm not sure that I achieved this...here is #4........

#4

Until next time...happy creating
Nadine

The Series Continues

Christmas is over....and the year is quickly drawn to a close. Also, it's the end of my year long course "Lifeboat 2017" with Tamara Laporte. Wow did I learn a lot!

As mentioned in a previous post, I am working on a "bird series".  Well here they are; I've completed three unique pieces so far, all mixed media, strips of paper and stamps...

#1

#2

#3

Until next time...happy creating
Nadine

Travelling

I'm off to visit a sister in Connecticut for a few days and will not be producing any art until I return later next week. Oops this should have been posted last week. My apologizes.

Until next time...happy creating
Nadine

Christmas Week

This year has been huge for me and my family. We moved across Canada from Victoria...very sad to leave such a wonderful city filled with lots of friends and a few family members, especially our son, Graham.

As we adjust to our new city, home and environment and as the Christmas season draws nearer, I realize just how important we are to both sides of our families and that we are very lucky to have this problem! Lots of families are in consent turmoil and I feel so lucky that that isn't the case here.

My sister Laura and husbands in tow; we drove to Connecticut to see our other sister, Chris and her family. While there we met newly engaged, Sarah and her fiancé Jeff; Curtis and had loads of fun. Curtis is in his last semester of university. The other reason for the visit was to scatter the ashes of our mother, Jeanne Adele Blanchard. We picked a beautiful setting on the Farmington River and with the sun shining we recited a few prayers and said our goodbyes. A very satisfying and peaceful feeling came over me. I thanked her for all she did for me for us.

My wish for this Christmas is for peace. Peace within yourself, family, community and the world.

Until next time.....
Nadine

A Potential....Future Christmas Card

Okay, I've painted and repainted this year's Christmas card...not really happy with the outcome. So the other day I worked on two other possibilities...both are mixed media.

No name, but I love all the green

My Night Angel

Until next time....happy creating
Nadine

I See Snowflakes!

I'm seeing snowflakes! Yup, the tasty kind. I've been decorating 100 snowflake sugar cookies for a fundraiser at my grandchildren's school. Lots of fun....I hope they fetch a tidy sum!




Until next time...happy creating
Nadine

A New Series

I was looking for a "new" idea to work on because my year long course called "Lifeboat 2017" is ending December 31, 2017. I've really learned a lot especially creating mixed media pieces and layering and wanted to continue with the idea of lots of layers, but without the "whimsy faces" that I have so enjoyed. I really needed another focal point. Well, one great idea popped into my head yesterday! Birds! Yup, easy...birds in trees, birds flying, birds nesting....you get the idea.

I have eight, perfectly cut archival matt boards that I've been saving for ages over 10 years anyways. In my efforts to use up my current art supplies, why not use these matt boards as my substract. I prepped them all last night with gesso and now it's play time.

Here is the first beginning....I don't have a name yet and of course it's in the infancy stage.

#1 in the "Bird Series"

Until next time...happy creating
Nadine

I'm Seeing Red

I couldn't believe it! When we opened the mail, we had a ticket of $325 for going through a red light! One second! I couldn't believe it. The 3 photos of our car going through a red light at an intersection in Ottawa! Holy cow! I felt sick about it, I also don't remember even being aware that on November 17th I went through a red light. It is just not done! We have put the car away for the winter and I probably only drove the car 2 or 3 times in November. Gosh this moving, the expense of moving...no job....I feel sooooooo poor right now. Since the middle of November, I have consciously tried not to spend any money...not on coffees, or treats or wine for that matter! I've told a couple of people that, "I'm on a spending DIET"! I just want to get back on track! I know that it takes about a year, but it's two more years before I get my CPP and OAS. Patience!

The next time I see "red" is in my art journal!

Until next time....happy creating
Nadine

December 1st, 2017

Wow, where has the time gone? This year was jam packed with travel, moving and tons of art! It's been challenging at times, learning all sorts of new things, especially a brand new city! The best part of this year...well I just can't name just one thing..there have been so many amazing events and learned tools, I am just very grateful for my supportive and loving husband, my daughter and son who have given me so many blessings and my adorable grandchildren, who keep me on my toes!

I am blessed!

Until next time....happy creating
Nadine