I love most forms of art and
have always liked to sketch and paint. Most often my medium of choice is
watercolour pencil. It allows for many of the freedoms and unexpected results
of watercolours while at the same time offers the great precision and control
of a coloured pencil.
The
watercolour pencil offers more vibrancy than straight forward watercolours do
and I love colour! Some artists who inspire me most are the Impressionists and
Tom Thompson and the Group of Seven.
Growing
up in northern Cape Breton, I was surrounded by artists of every sort - oil and watercolour painters, potters,
jewelry designers, glass blowers, photographers and, of course, musicians. It
was hard not to be inspired and encouraged to pursue my artistic creativity. Also
the rugged beauty of the area and the extraordinary fall foliage were an
endless source of nourishment to get the creative juices flowing. Once they start, they continue to need
a venue of expression. No matter which locale I reside, I continue to find
something that sparks an interest and fosters a need for self-expression.
After
taking my first watercolour pencil course at the ArtMad Studio I was hooked on
this new media. When a small group of like-minded artists, each with their own
choice of media, decided to join together for common studio time, it provided
me a consistent time in which I could pursue my interest as an “ArtMad Artist”.
In a relaxed atmosphere amongst friends, we give critical advice and support
each other in our individual pursuit of the creation of art.
Events & Shows
August 14, 2016 Stittsville Artists and Authors in the Park,
Stittsville, ON
April 4-30, 2016 ArtScene
Gallery, Spencerville, ON
March 1-31,
2016 “Explorations”,
ArtSpace wall at Stittsville Public Library
June 2015 Stittsville
Art in the Park, Stittsville, ON
March 1-31, 2014 “Just
for Fun!”, ArtSpace wall at Stittsville Public Library
May 2013 Stittsville
Artists and Authors in the Park, Stittsville, ON
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