Whimsy Forest Girl

Yup, I'm back at the "faces" especially the whimsy ones. I had an opportunity to revisit Tamara Laporte and her whimsy girl, so I went along....changed her up a bit, I am calling her "Wise One" because she listens to the wise owl on her shoulder. She is almost complete.

Until next time...happy creating
Nadine

Getting Out...of My Rut

Okay, I know that this past year has been brutal. I still really miss Victoria and my friends there....and of course the weather. Today it's a bit warmer than the -9 but the first big snow has fallen. Yuk! I am trying to embrace these changes but my physic just refuses. I'm not sleeping well and of course I've gained quite a bit of weight, or at least it feels like that to me. Nevertheless, I need to get out of my rut and begin anew. Currently I am exploring a new series of paintings, these ones will include hats and possibly instruments and maybe even people. I am growing in the arts a lot more than I ever thought. At least I've made progress on the creative side of my life, although when I feel a little down being creative is a lot harder.

Until next time...happy creating
Nadine

Done and Delivered

I know that I have not been too regular on the blog these past months...but I have completed yet another piece. This painting was commissioned by my sister and was 60" x 36" (The Last of the Summer Birches) the largest piece I have ever done. I actually don't have a proper photo of this piece cause it was way tooooo big! Hopefully the next time I see her (like in April/May) I will take a photo to have for my records and hopefully will post here.

Until next time....happy creating
Nadine

October 2018

Oh my gosh, where in the heck did September go?  I'm in a fog and cannot for the life of me get it together! There are just too many changes going on in my life! After the relocation to Ontario last year I really thought that this fall, a year later, I would have my act together. I have made progress as in joined Arteast Ottawa and I even have a painting on display until mid November; however I still feel that I am in a funk!

So, here's what I plan to do about it - Art Journaling to the rescue. I plan to write about the move, missing friends and weather in Victoria, knowing where to get stuff everything and more. I have given myself an October Challenge. I really, really hope that this helps me find my peace and who knows some inspiration for another series. I need a change!

Here is the first one... "Be Wise"


Until next time....happy creating
Nadine

Arteast "Open Studio"

Yesterday I attended my first "Open Studio" with members of Arteast. A great friendly group of folks of all ages. I really enjoyed myself.

My big creation was more of a "doodling" style or "mark" making as I wanted to engage in conversations and no over stress myself.

"Eye of the Storm"

Last Friday we had 3 major tornadoes touch down in the Ottawa Gatineau area. We were very lucky and suffered no effects.

Until next time....happy creating
Nadine

It Begins

Yes, that's right, it begins. It's fall, it's time to get "right too it" and I have begun yet another of the "Birch Series". This one is for my sister Laura. She really wanted something as a "statement" over her stairway. So this piece will be "60 x 36"... this is the Beginning!

For Laura - not yet named

Until next time...happy creating
Nadine

September!

There is something "new" and "fresh" that happens to me in September. Usually the heat and humidity of summer is pasted or a least almost over; the kiddos return to the rhythm of a new school year and I get to turn another year older. I start to thinking a lot of my past memories of school starting, new teachers, making new friends and broadening my knowledge. My three grandchildren set out this morning with this excitement and promise and I wish them a fabulous year ahead!

This year I will begin by entering a painting into the Arteast Ottawa Juried Awards. I'm very excited about showing for the first time in my new city as well as participating in an artist community. Lots await for my "new year"!

Unit next time....happy creating
Nadine