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This is Me

7/13/2018

This is me. I am a 52 year old artist, wife and mother who has been exhibiting professionally for about 17 years (if I remember correctly). I studied Art & Design many years ago and am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts. Here I am holding my favorite supplies - 8x10 gallery canvases and my Judson's Plein Air pochade (my studio in a box).
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I was raised surrounded by the boreal forest in northern Manitoba and now live in one of the fastest growing communities in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Canada which has heavily influenced my work.
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I'm inspired by vibrant colour and by the surrounding urban and natural landscapes as well as the people who dwell in them. Also by books...I can't seem to read enough.
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Thank you joining me here...thank you so much for your support. Kind words go such a long way when you work alone for the most part.

Nasty Woman, Too: April Harris

7/12/2018

Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else.

~ Fred Rogers

Nasty Woman, Too: Pauline Saade

7/11/2018

The appearance of things changes according to our emotions; and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves.

~ Kahlil Gibran

Nasty Woman, Too: Doro Saharita Becker

7/10/2018

It takes years as a woman to unlearn what you have been taught to be sorry about.

~ Amy Poehler

Nasty Woman, Too: Kelly Thiel

7/9/2018

The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone is great fun.

~ Benedict Cumberbatch

FREE Online Creative Weekend & GIVEWAY

7/5/2018

Join us for a FREE 2 Day online
Creative Retreat July 7 & 8
with 18 inspiring artists offering lessons including:
mixed media, art journaling, creative processes, techniques & more.

Plus, receive special gifts from each teacher -
sign up for my eNews during the month of July to enter your name into the draw for an original
4x4 mini bee painting.

At this online creative event you will meet 18 amazing Artist/Teacher/Mentor/Guides as well as experience some of the magic they share with the world. Each teacher will be offering a lesson FREE (live for 24 hours) to inspired you, to stimulate your own creative practice and/or learn new techniques and approaches.

This workshop is for anyone who creates or feels the desire to create, who wishes to be inspired, and who wishes to explore with curiosity.

We believe that your creative practice should not be limited to just one weekend but inspired to be an ongoing part of your life. Sign up for the Ongoing Retreat to gain access to the Creative Retreat for a year. The Ongoing Retreat includes 18 additional lessons being delivered one each week to allow you to continue to dive into and stretch your creative practice. Early Bird Price $120 which ends with the Creative Retreat Weekend (Regular Price $147).

For more information or to register please visit here.

Nasty Woman, Too: Betti Dooley

7/5/2018

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.

~ Desmond Tutu

Nasty Woman, Too: Laura Lock

7/4/2018

Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do.

~ Brene Brown

Nasty Woman, Too: Michelle Lock

7/3/2018

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

~ Louis Pasteur

Nasty Woman, Too

7/2/2018

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

~ Arthur Ash