GALLERY
Below is only a sampling of completed works, inspired by the beauty of Muskoka in Central Ontario, Canada. Please visit my Gallery page for more of my art in various styles and subjects, using traditional and innovative techniques.
To view the paintings in person, visit the Vine Art Gallery of Muskoka, by appointment.
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Everything seems to come in super size here in Muskoka. It's fitting that these are called Snowshoe Hares. This is the whiter of the two I saw behind our house, still blending in well with all the stubborn snow.
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#springiscoming #snowshoehare #easterbunny #muskoka #wildlife #rabbit #imlateforaveryimportantdate #mybackyard
This is just gross.
That saying about March from when I was a kid, "In like a lamb, out like a lion"... well, it's not exactly storming outside, but it sure is in my head! Severe migraine today, and down for the count. But enough snow already! Just when my walkways were starting to clear up, and my back hill garden was bare (except for the fall leaves that have matted the earth)... now they are white again. Our driveway is still ice. My front gardens have at least 2 feet of compressed snow on them with ice underneath. Oh when will we see the bulbs this year?! I hope they aren't late and short-lived like last year. I look so forward to their colour and beauty 🌷
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"Phoenix Rising to New Life" / 30" × 40" / acrylic. The 2nd image shows the old life - now turned to rock in the lower part of the painting. What to know more, especially why the human eye in the tail feathers? See the blog post on the symbolism in the painting on my blog. Link in BIO. .
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Spring has sprung! And Muskoka artists have been busily preparing to show their art at the 42nd Annual Spring Members' Show this weekend!
#muskokaartsandcrafts
These are the 3 pieces I have entered into the show. ❤ There are always a lot of fantastic entries from artists and crafters, and you are in for a treat! .
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"How Blue Your Eyes Do Appear, Barred Owl" is the title of my newest piece, finished on Tuesday. It's on a 36" x 36" canvas, in acrylic. (I'm stuck with winter indoor lighting, so the light colours are brighter than I would like in the photo.) The Barred Owl has dark brown eyes, but birds have protective films over their eyes. As I took the photos of this owl visiting our yard, I couldn't help but wonder at its blue eyes. So beautiful. I am also posting the photo I used for the painting (one of over a hundred photos I took back in February alone). The background is supposed to be out of focus, just like the photo. It's all about the owl, of course.
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Closer yet but still not finished. When I am finished (hopefully later today) then I will post the full sized painting sometime tomorrow 😁📷🦉
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