Lately when I meet fellow artists and they ask ‘what have you been up to’ I’ve started saying that the past few months have been an period of dedicated play. I’ve put my more ‘serious’ work aside and I’ve just … Read More

One truism from the world of art is the saying that success is defined by ‘miles on the brush’ meaning how much have you painted. There is certainly a place for natural ability but that pales in comparison to the … Read More

I had a very interesting experience yesterday. My practice is to take any painting that I’m not happy with and put it in a pile. Then I reuse the back of these paintings. I pulled out this one yesterday and … Read More

I’m fascinated by the changes that we, as artists, undergo as we keep on our artistic journey. We continually discover new things. Lately, I feel something new is happening with regard to using photos. Like most people I started out … Read More

It was a real treat last weekend to teach a workshop at the Leighton Centre.  First of all the weather was beautiful, warm and sunny but with the clear smell of autumn from the fallen leaves and grasses.  Secondly it … Read More

This past weekend I gave an urban landscape at Swinton’s Art Supplies in Calgary.  Doug Swinton always does a great job of promotion so the class was full.  It was a great workshop!  I really felt good about what we … Read More

I had the great experience of teaching a workshop in Lethbridge, Sept 20 – 23 for the Lethbridge Artist Club.  I thoroughly enjoy working with artists who are enthusiastic and want to learn more about watercolour such as the people … Read More

Long live the Beachcombers!                 (Before I begin I must say that there were so many aspects to this workshop.  There was the workshop but also the fabulous location.  Therefore I have actually … Read More

This is the second part of our experience at the Gibson’s workshop.  This one covers everything besides the workshop.  The post about the workshop is available here. Some Scenes From  Gibson’s Landing                 … Read More

This August I was given the tremendous opportunity of teaching a workshop in beautiful Whistler, BC.  It was Susan and my first time there. The workshop took place in a building that is devoted to art. It is surely one … Read More