Brentwood Bay Beauties

Brentwood Bay Beauties

18x24"

Most days I think, "I love my job!!"

This past weekend was no exception. 

I taught a course on creating water in watercolor to the Art Group of Comox Valley in Courtenay, BC. It was a fabulous group of women that took me right in and treated me like I was one of them. 

My host, Kate Brown, invited me into her beautiful home and shared not only her home but her stories, delicious food, and passion for art with me.

I felt so spoiled!

Thank you to all of you for such a wonderful weekend!

The view from Kate's deck.

Some of the participants painting outside.

The weather was fantastic!

The finished product!

They all did so well.

Harbour Mistress

Harbour Mistress

16x20"

A couple of weeks ago I taught a course on Boats and Reflections in watercolor.

This beauty was the painting of the day. 

Locked In

Locked In

watercolor on clayboard

8x10"

I did this painting a couple of months ago but finally got around to photographing it. 

It is another painting from my Old doors, Locks, and Latches series and is done on clayboard.

NWWS Signature

Summer Tea

poured watercolor

14x20"

Yesterday, I got some very exciting news. I have received signature status with the Northwest Watercolor Society. The official certificate arrived in the mail and I immediately put it in a frame and hung it in my studio.

That makes the second signature from a major watercolor society that I have received this year. 

My courses for the summer are winding down so I can now spend a few weeks preparing to return to school this summer. I have plans to clean out my studio, finish a few projects I am working on and get some writing done for the thesis. 

My daughter no longer has her early morning class (6 am) that I drive her to and from. I usually wake up around 5 am just so I can shower and be alert enough to get her there.

I had this great idea that I would still get up early and instead of the class, I could work on painting and the thesis in my pjs. Ha! It is Day 3 and can't seem to get out of bed before 7.  

All my above plans are not going too well.

The painting above I have posted before. It is one that I did last summer at a demonstration. However, I pulled it out last week and decided to add some more color to it.

That post can be read here.

See if you can notice the difference.

Hycroft Manor Exhibition

The Orpheum

21x29"

For the month of June, I will be exhibiting some of my West Coast landscapes at the University Women's Club Hycroft Manor.

Please join me on Wednesday, June 5, from 6:30-8pm for an artist reception.

Hycroft Manor is located at 1489 McRae Ave

Vancouver, BC

Art In The Vineyard Upcoming Workshop

This coming September, I will be teaching a course in Naramata, BC along with the talented Sam Boehner.

From September 12-15, we will spend 4 fabulous days painting in two beautiful vineyards close to Okanagan Lake.

You will learn 2 watercolor techniques from 2 different instructors.

I will be teaching En Plein Air in the mornings and Sam Boehner will be teaching a Still Life portion with all things wine in the afternoons. 

The price is $580 CAD/person for double occupancy which includes the course, accommodation at the Naramata Centre, and a full breakfast and picnic lunch for the 4 days, a wine tasting, and applicable taxes. 

A course only fee of $250 CAD is also available for those that prefer to spend their nights elsewhere.

10% off the course fee (a savings of $25) for those that register before June 1, 2013.

 Space is limited so hurry to avoid disappointment!

For registration, please visit Island Art Escapes for a downloadable registration form 

or email me for details.

Soon Warren Workshop

Sparkling Tulip

15x22"

This past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to take a workshop from the amazingly talented Soon Warren.

It was such a pleasure to be taking a course instead of giving one. I thoroughly enjoyed being a student and not only learned new techniques but became validated in my own way of doing things. It made me want to return to doing detail work because I get so lost in it. 

Although, I must admit, Soon taught how to paint detail in such a simple way. 

Upcoming Workshop at April Point Resort

Harbor Seal

14x20"

Next week I will be teaching another fun workshop at April Point Resort and Spa on Quadra Island, BC.

The dates are May 20-22.

April Point is a beautiful resort and is one of my favorite places to teach.

The Fun with Watercolours workshop will be focusing on how to create a foundation for a painting of this harbor seal.  

The price is $229/person (based on double occupancy) which includes a 2 night stay and instruction.

There are only a few spots left so book soon to avoid disappointment.

For more information please click here. 

Wedding Guests

Wedding Guests

11x14"

I have been teaching several floral workshops this spring. Wedding Guests is one of the demonstrations that I did at a couple of them.  The title is a reflection of my own wedding since my bouquet was calla lilies. 

Cast Upon These Shores

Cast Upon These Shores

watercolor on aquabord

16x20"

I recently completed another painting on aquabord. The beautiful coastline is of Dodge Cove, BC which is located on Digby Island near Prince Rupert, BC. I was invited by a resident of the island to tour the small village of homes. Since the village is so small, there isn't any roads, stores, or amenities. Just residents enjoying the quiet life.

This painting can be purchased through Madrona Gallery.