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Author: Cheryl
Mountain Magic
Acrylic 24″ x 30″ Available from the artist. $825. + HST
Just Painting
With just a few weeks left before I need to switch my focus back to teaching, I am trying something […]
The Happiness Factor
This 12 minute Ted talk is fast paced and interesting. Among many fascinating facts it is mentioned that being happy […]
Life on the Edge
Just finished this 40″ x 30″ acrylic painting. It was done from a photo that I took in Northern B.C. It doesn’t show at all well in the photo, but I have collaged a small Canadian ammolite into this painting. Ammolite come from our Rocky Mountains, and it just felt appropriate – and maybe a bit magical too. Painting available from the artist:
Paint Ontario
Quite delighted to have 3 paintings accepted to the Paint Ontario show in Grand Bend. Here is the information if you would like to go: Paint Ontario – Lambton Heritage Museum.
These 2 paintings, plus a still life in oils, of mine will be there:
Drawing – because it works
More about drawing… because it grows your art. When beginners are learning to draw, they get tired. Actually, we all do when concentrating on a difficult task. Like building up your muscles when weight training, the ideal time to keep at it is just a little bit longer than you would like to. I recommend using a timer. If you find that you can work comfortably for 15 minutes, try setting the timer for 20 minutes for the next few days. Continue this until you can comfortably work for about 35 minutes. That seems to be a good goal for intense concentration. Take a break, 5 or 10 minutes: get up, stretch, have a glass of water, and then you may be able to go at it again. It really is like exercising. You are training your mind to concentrate and an added bonus is that you may become more patient as well. All good!
Just Because
Nothing profound or artsy is coming forth in the gray matter this morning, so I thought I’d just send you […]