Vicariously Lost

This is a tribute to the indigenous women and girls who have suffered brutality. As I painted, the woman was to represent those who were lost, but as I painted she transitioned to reflect both the lost and those who remain searching for answers and continue to suffer losses each day. The backdrop of this painting is a collage of various violence sections of the criminal code including rape, murder and assaults. I have also included the more recent criminal code amendments to show the muted, yet increasingly heard, voices of the families that are transitioning from murmurs to the public domain. The aurora in the background is a forever dancing image shifting and moving. It represents hope through light transitioning from the darkest point of the night.

This is currently on display at the O'Conner Art Gallery, Chilliwack Cultural Centre until March 29, 2016.

Mixed media: Acrylic, collage and glitter- 3x3 feet

Sechelt Tidal Pools No. 2

I was debating if I could do Art Battle- a painting battle with a few other artists with spectators. Each artist is limited to 20 minutes to produce a piece. 

Here's what I did in 22 minutes. I tried for 20 but ran out of time before I could do a couple more strokes. Not bad for a first attempt at a timed piece.

Lil' Guy

It's amazing to think how children grow so fast. This lil' guy is no longer little. He's a 6 foot tall big guy now. But I will always remember him as the fun loving adventurous little boy! Oxoxox!!!

Pumpkin Patch Time- Davidson Orchard- Okanagan

It's finally done! 

Pumpkin Patch Time

For the Chilliwack Art Centre's 5th Anniversary, I painted with many talented local artists. It was a great event that brought together many in the Arts Community- painters, potters, singers, dancers musicians etc.

 We are so fortunate that arts in Chilliwack have such a modern and wonderful building!

My piece was a 16x20 inch acrylic, which is still a work in progress. It's coming along.

Initially, I did the background using a water colour technique and molding  paste for an attempt to give it a three dimensional effect.

Granville Island House Boats and Yoga

I finally finished this acrylic painting of Granville Island's house boats-- as I saw them when I was riding in the little commuter ferry around Granville Island and English Bay. I started it around the time of the great Yoga debate which was when some wanted to close Burratd St. Bridge for a yoga session. Coincidentally this Session would have been at the same time as National Aboriginal Day. It was cancelled. Given Vanvouver's yoga scene is now more about business, rather than meditation, I had to work that in--12x24 acrylic on canvas

Reflections on Faeder Lake

This is a chalk pastel that I recently had framed for a local art show called Ephemeral. This makes me thinking temporary or momentary things. I thought it'd be perfect for the theme. After all, what's  more ephemeral than a reflection of a road trip stop and bonding time with a toddler? Even the medium fits the theme!

 It's approximately 18 x 13 inches.