Experimental workshop results

 This past week I attended an experimental art workshop at Carrefour Beausoleil in Miramichi. The purpose was basically to have fun, loosen up and try different mediums. For me that meant switching from my regular mediums of watercolour, oils and pastels to a medium I’ve never really cared for….acrylics.

I did enjoy the week as I attended with many friends from the Miramichi Art Core. Can’t say I learned to like acrylics any better though…it just won’t ever be my medium of choice. I was relatively happy with a couple of the paintings…and like them or not…they will all be on display and sale at Carrefour this coming week along with the work of the 6 other artists that took part in the workshop ..so drop in for a visit! 

My paintings from the week- 

Here Comes Santa Claus!

 Santa came to visit last Christmas and I managed to sneak a few photos…so this work has been inspired by those photos. It is an oil painting on stretched canvas - size 11 X 14 in. I’ll have it available in my prints very soon.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all my followers…. May you experience the Peace and Joy of this holy season.

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Portrait of Marion

 The sketches of Santa (see last post) got me in the mood for portrait painting. I had taken a photo of my neighbour while she was over for a visit a few short years ago and thought I could do something with it. I believe she was 100 years old at the time. She’s 103 now, a veteran, a great neighbour and all round interesting character. I thought I’d better get at that painting of her! 

Marion - A Life Well Lived - Oils on panel - 11 X 14 in.