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A bit of a funny thing happened that resulted in the painting below (Happiness Skips). I was at Storybook Gardens with several of my grandchildren. There were a lot of children dancing on outdoor the stage there, and I was trying to get a photo of my granddaughter. When I got home and checked my photos, I found that I had missed my granddaughter altogether, and had this lovely photo of an unknown child. The pose was really too wonderful not to paint, and it is fine to publish since her face is not showing. I often say that paintings take on a life of their own, apparently photo references sometime do too!

Pensive sits. Laughter slips. Sorrow saunters. Happiness skips!

Acrylic with collage “Happiness Skips” 28″ x 20″ $625 + HST available from the artist.

What gets in the way of your creativity? I’ve been reading more articles about being creative, and the problem for all of us is time. This current age is so full of easy instant distractions. It comes down to convincing ourselves that being creative is very important: important enough to set aside time for it. I’m guilty too – too much time on the computer reading articles about creativity! Time to go paint instead.

I hope that 2016 is a year when you get surprised – by yourself! Yes, that you surprise yourself. That […]

May peace and hope be yours this season. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!