Lily for Kim

                                         On Thursday May 16 the Town of Whitchurch-
                                         Stouffville will be hosting its 11th annual Prayer
                                         Breakfast. This year the guest speaker is Kim Phuc-
                                         in the iconic photo of a young girl running as
                                         a bomb has just been dropped. Her theme is
                                         Children of War. This painting will be a gift
                                         in thanks as she donates her fee to the Kim
                                         Foundation www.kimfoundation.com Check
                                         it out!

Cuernavaca purses
16 x 20 inches
Mixed Media
 

                                                   Last week I participated in a workshop
                                                   at Holy Trinity High School. I was teaching
                                                   an approach to neutrals and semi-neutrals
                                                   in an overall colour composition. As well
                                                   I added some colourful collage as contrast.
                                                   This painting came from that workshop.
                                                   The lady must sell crafts to feed her family.
                                                   I plan to work on some paintings to reflect
                                                   about 13 years of experiences in the
                                                   lovely city of Cuernavaca, and more
                                                   importantly the dedication od the CCIDD
                                                   team.

Winter Revelry
Acrylic
16 x 20 inches
 

                                               Another painting resulting from the "storm'
                                               of February. Again, the tranquility and pattern
                                               of shadows ( not to mention their colours!)
                                               fascinated me. But, enough of the white stuff,
                                               bring on the spring!

Winter stripes
Mixed media, acrylic
16 x 20 inches

                     After huge storm in February, I went out snapping pics the next
                     day which was bright and sunny, hence great shadows. I liked
                     the effect of mixed media - collage and pastels - that resulted.
                     I did a few of these, as they bouyed my spirits in the dog days
                     of winter. Enjoy!!

Canoe Lake
Acrylic
16 x 20 inches

                                      After a long winter of much teaching and business,
                                      I'm back on the blog. I have been painting and drawing
                                      but am working now to complete about 12 new pieces
                                      This is a scene from Kilarnney when I visited the park
                                      with my friend Joe. Here's hoping your health improves!
                                      

16 x 20 inches
Acrylic
I have been having glitches with my downloading. This a painting
from a scene in Newfoundland. It was very complex so I played
with rythmn and interesting colour patterns. I hope you enjoy it!

                                                                     

11 x 14
Acrylic

                               Last Thanksgiving I went on trip to Kilarnney near Sudbury
                               Ontario with my friend Joe Modeste. The colours and scenery
                               were breathtaking and the company was the best. We drove
                               around with a canoe all day (long story!) but saw lots of
                               Joe's stomping grounds, more so when he was younger.
                               I have been working on my Sudbury series, this was like
                               a painting of the day. Enjoy!