These great wild daffodil pictures from Design Mom!
What I am creating
Daffodils. I've restretched the canvas, drawn the picture, and applied the colour. That's progress!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
The Daffodil Principle
What I am inspired by
The Daffodil Principle. Have you heard this [apparently true] story? It's about a hillside of daffodils planted bulb by bulb by a single woman, and the moral of the story is that anything can be accomplished with small - sometimes baby - steps. I heard the story for the first time a few years ago when I had 4 young children, all at home, and was feeling particularly unproductive! After hearing the story, I realized that I may not be able to spend hours a day painting, or put together a collection or a series, but I could paint a little bit whenever I had the time, and perhaps the accumulation of these small moments might actually add up to a complete painting! This was my first piece after a very long time away...
What I am creating
I've been wanting to do a series of paintings of the birth month flowers. I intended to start in January (with the carnation) and do one painting a month all year. It's nearly the end of March now, and I haven't even picked up a brush - I guess the idea of 12 paintings was overwhelming! Keeping in mind the Daffodil Principle, I've decided to take baby steps - I'll start with March and work little by little, and if it doesn't get done until July, that's ok! Guess what the flower for March is... : )
The Daffodil Principle. Have you heard this [apparently true] story? It's about a hillside of daffodils planted bulb by bulb by a single woman, and the moral of the story is that anything can be accomplished with small - sometimes baby - steps. I heard the story for the first time a few years ago when I had 4 young children, all at home, and was feeling particularly unproductive! After hearing the story, I realized that I may not be able to spend hours a day painting, or put together a collection or a series, but I could paint a little bit whenever I had the time, and perhaps the accumulation of these small moments might actually add up to a complete painting! This was my first piece after a very long time away...
What I am creating
I've been wanting to do a series of paintings of the birth month flowers. I intended to start in January (with the carnation) and do one painting a month all year. It's nearly the end of March now, and I haven't even picked up a brush - I guess the idea of 12 paintings was overwhelming! Keeping in mind the Daffodil Principle, I've decided to take baby steps - I'll start with March and work little by little, and if it doesn't get done until July, that's ok! Guess what the flower for March is... : )
Friday, March 25, 2011
Let's Try This Again...
What I'm inspired by
my cousin Johanne Morin who is picking up her blog again after a few months away. I used her blog post title - and her initiative - to get back at it myself! Welcome back, me (and thanks, Johanne)!
What I'm creating
a space for the baby. B is almost a year old (which explains the almost-a-year break from the blog...) and finally has a room of her own! Actually, we just put a play pen in the play room/guest room, but what can a fifth child expect?! We did hang some art work created just for her, by big brother Eddie:
We're hoping that having her own space, and some tips from this book will help solve our baby's sleeping issues! From 0-6 months, she slept through the night; from 6-12 she has woken every hour or so, sometimes staying awake for hours at a time in the middle of the night to play (which also explains the long break from the blog...). Now, I don't want you to get excited, but last night in her own room, Baby... SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!!!!! Is that too many exclamation marks? I don't think so!!!!!!! That being said, she's sick with a cold, so last night could have been an anomoly. Stay tuned to find out! ; )
my cousin Johanne Morin who is picking up her blog again after a few months away. I used her blog post title - and her initiative - to get back at it myself! Welcome back, me (and thanks, Johanne)!
What I'm creating
a space for the baby. B is almost a year old (which explains the almost-a-year break from the blog...) and finally has a room of her own! Actually, we just put a play pen in the play room/guest room, but what can a fifth child expect?! We did hang some art work created just for her, by big brother Eddie:
We're hoping that having her own space, and some tips from this book will help solve our baby's sleeping issues! From 0-6 months, she slept through the night; from 6-12 she has woken every hour or so, sometimes staying awake for hours at a time in the middle of the night to play (which also explains the long break from the blog...). Now, I don't want you to get excited, but last night in her own room, Baby... SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!!!!! Is that too many exclamation marks? I don't think so!!!!!!! That being said, she's sick with a cold, so last night could have been an anomoly. Stay tuned to find out! ; )
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Gallery Opening
I've got several pieces at the newest gallery in Lumsden: Fifth Leg Interiors. Come take a look at the new (beautiful!) space!!!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Gestating is Getting in the Way of Painting
It has been an awfully long time since I updated this blog - I'm afraid I haven't found much balance between taking care of four children (and another on the way) and painting (you can imagine which of my roles is taking up the most time right now!). Still, I am SLOOOOOWLY chipping away at a pair of commission pieces that I am really excited about and plan to get it done before baby arrives (in about a month). Stay tuned!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Getting Ready for the St Pius X Art Show
Wow! I just spent an awesome day at the school with Eddie and Mia's classes (grade 1 and kindergarten)! I showed them the finished painting and then they went out with their crayons and sat on the front lawn and made their own pictures of the school! We all had a great time and enjoyed some long-awaited warm weather too! Their pictures (and mine as well) will be featured in an art show at the school carnival next week.
It was a wonderful moment for me, because as a mom of 4 young children, I'm not able to be a full-time artist, but this was an opportunity I wouldn't have had if I wasn't Eddie and Mia's mom.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
St Pius Fundraiser
My newest endeavour is a painting to be raffled off to raise money for a new play structure for St Pius (the old one was causing too many injuries... see photo!). Stay tuned to see the finished result!
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