Happy Birthday to Me!

Wow another year has flown by. What with all the travel and moving around we did over the last year, I'm just going to sit back, read, paint and just BE!

I spent a morning this week going to thrift shops...not much there as the students in the Ottawa area have pretty much culled the best stuff, I did however managed to get a stool for $8!

I also gave Jane her day without children and took both Frances and Roger on Wednesday. We had a fabulous day visiting the Museum of Nature in the morning and after naps went to a local playground, followed up by a bus ride home! Very exciting for those two!

Bryce and I are just exploring what's in the neighbourhood by taking long walks along the canal and returning home via a street like Elgin and Bank...it's been very informative and I feel more comfortable with my surroundings.

Tonight, in celebration of my birthday, we are dining out at Mama Teresa's. Looking forward to being waited on!

Until next time....happy creating
Nadine

First Day

Well, today is the first day of school for many children, including my grandaughters. Oh my, where has the time gone. Mia is now in grade 2 and Frances is in grade kindergarten.
I have enjoyed a fabulous summer with them. We spent 3 weeks at Sandbanks on Lake Ontario just outside of Picton.  Wow, that was truly spectacular. Sunny days, lots of beach time and amazing time by all..

So we have finally moved in to our "newest" place. Hopefully we don't have to move in the next year!

Anyways, despite the "winter" to come, both of us are enjoying "exploring" Ottawa! Maybe I will get around to producing some art....no promises...but I "hope to!"

Until next time...happy creating

Nadine

Fairy Tales and More Fairy Tales

Yup, that's right I'm into the mixed media fairy tales still...I'm working on 'Tangled" aka Rapunzel, Snow White and Alice in Wonderland...

Here is a sneak peak..of Alice in Wonderland, I'm looking for a "gold pocket watch" that I can use that the White Rabbit will hold:

Alice in Wonderland...waiting for gold watch image

Until next time...happy creating

Nadine

Fairy Tales are Calling

I know that I am moving, like in 3 weeks and don't really have time for mixed media art. But, yes a but, the opportunity came by way of email....Tamara Laporte's Ever After course starts July 1st and I know in reality I can't do the course right now. So, so sad about that, however Tamara emailed a lesson to me as a teaser and it is only available to view for two weeks....well this weekend I jumped in with both feet. Love, love the concept. Here is my take on The Little Mermaid. I call my piece....
Sea Treasurers

Stage 1 - the concept

Stage 2 - the process

Final Piece - Sea Treasurers

Until next time....happy creating

Nadine

Until September....Maybe

I just wanted to let folks know that I probably won't be posting anything new until September. Not only is summer an extremely busy time for us, we are also moving back to Ontario. Yup the cats out of the bag now! We have purchased a condo in Ottawa and have rented a cottage in Picton at Sandbanks for three weeks. My biggest problem is deciding what art supplies I need to have access to and not pack.

We are excited about this "new" adventure, however I will truly miss the weather and the beautiful city of Victoria and all the lovely friendships that have been made.

I have been feeling a lot of stress lately and just need to focus on these friendships and packing.

Hopefully I will have loads of work to publish in the fall.

Until next time.... happy creating
Nadine

My Style

My goal this year is to try to define my "mixed media" style and perhaps even "learn to love it". As a result, the Life Book lessons are really pushing towards "Finding You". The lesson was "You are Loved" but after completing the Inca Trail in Peru...I the Chinese symbol for "Strength" was my mentor. I found the quote on the web "inhale confidence, exhale doubt" and I don't know the author however these words really spoke to me.

Here is yet another example, a lesson from Effy Wild.

"Inhale confidence, exhale doubt"

Until next time....happy creating
Nadine

Working Towards My Style

I feel that I need to create a lot more like these pieces to achieve my own style...I am improving though, so at least that is a start!

Until next time...happy creating
Nadine