HABITS – a part of this artist’s life
For one reason or another, flipping the photo doesn't always work...
It’s So Hard to Say NO…
Working with Friends or traveling.. It's So Hard to Say NO!!
AND HE STANDS ALONE, WAITING
I have followed the life and near death of this Oak, watching as HE ages – his old tree bark changes colour, the leaves come and go, and the arrival of the many woodpeckers and squirrels who arrive to be with the Oak, remind us to watch the old tree
Awaiting a Change – could tomorrow be the day?
Once in an evening, just after the end of this day in December 2023 took its last hour to share the beauty and strength of the power and yet the mystery of what lies ahead…. we seek the hope and sharing of even a possible opportunity to look beyond, and
Skies, Rivers, Forests, and Fields…seeking Restoration
The changes in temperature and the long days we so loved during the fall in Ontario have nearly come and gone, and we are awaiting the cold and windy days we knew were coming. As we think about the depth and beauty of the days that remind us of our
Ecosystem restoration and the land around me…
Summer 2023 has taken me on so many adventures here in the local and distant areas that I so love as I traverse not only the quickly deteriorating woodlands and abandoned farmlands along Lake Ontario which are suffering from neglect. Many are surrounding areas nearby where I live, and due
Waiting for the Daylight – Transformation
The forest floors and the depth of morning light are comforting on these summer days in Canada, and create an all-new wonder as we pass by on the way during our walks. The depth, shadow, and colour are a reminder that there are others that walk along with us as
TRANSFORMATION…Next Steps and Art to Share
In our welcome to Round 4 of our Cloth in Common art sharing, we agreed to the overall theme of CHANGE,and as we moved into 4-1 with our new artworks shared the last few days of July 2023, we brought to our readers both beautiful and very complex Textile Art.
And the World Turns Around Us
Over the past several months I have been quietly focused, taking advantage of time to work on an amazing FIBRE ARTS’ TAKE TWO online course with UK Artist/Instructor CLAIRE BENN. Knowing the amazing artistry created by Claire, I wanted to take the steps needed to register into her UK workshops
TAKING TIME TO BREATHE
A quiet walk into summer here in Ontario, Canada requires thought and reminds us that the walk is not all about us, but seeks out those who are willing to set aside some time for focusing on others, not just the normal peaceful wandering. I understand.. now is the time.
TURNING POINT III – Connecting to the Colour Palette
Boldly, always caring and looking to depth of colour as I seek my Connection to the palette. For me, I went straight to my stash, connecting my plans with a focus toward stepping into a new quilt, and in this case ‘Turning Point III’. It is simply a strip-pieced, hand-dyed
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
I have spent some serious time in this round enjoying every minute of studying and celebrating the life of a dear friend and mentor, Yvonne Porcella. I had worked on the centre block of the quilt as my entry here, but it was a rather thin and long quilt without