more portraits and moo cards

A new mixed media series featuring children..This one is titled "Poor Betty" .
I felt he looked a little more charming with a bird on his head..
moo cards arrive in the mail..amazing!

feeling inspired .feeling tired

I've been tired and melancholy/mopey lately.Maybe it's the juxtaposition of these feelings that creates a sudden surge to create. Walking the dogs this morning with just a rustle from the grass and our own padding sound of footsteps down the trail..an urge to sing again while later puttering down the highway ..I bought a giant rusted star this afternoon and attended the library's annual book sale ..this after mooching around studio in town ...lit a candle and painted a small piece..felt peaceful.

a view from my studio..after clean-up..

beeswax or bust

I have been dabbling again with AtC'S AND beeswax..feeling full of whimsy so I tackled the wee fairies as my subject!

frosty

my morning frost ..

frosty morning

First frost..am I ready?Brrrrr.. My mornings are superb here..so far our fireplace seems to manage the chill-it's cozy in here and outside crisp..

foggy morning musings

The fog rolls in with spirits of cows..I am feeling a little melencholy-yet anticipatory re the show this weekend..it's been a while since I have witnessed others viewing my art..I look forward to the feedback..to guage who responds to what..

mourning the cows

Ok..so I realize living next to a farmer's field opens up another world to me ..one that i have absolutely no influence on..I have grown accustomed to the daily visits of a herd of 30 some bovines..watching their rather graceful movements despite their bulk..amazing me with what appeared to be a gallop when they rumbled across the field. the other night I was certain I heard mournful cries (goodbyes?) Their Simple needs ..walk.. eat grass..drink water..occasionally try to hump another bull 2 months of fence side visits..curious stares..and being an audience for my occasional serenades..Long lingering looks..warm brown eyes flicking away flies..What kind of fool am I ? These are (were?) beef cows..destined for the unimaginable faTE..I told ..lectured myself to not get attached..whispered in their ears ..go softly, peacefully and quick -and forgive us!
So Grateful I don't eat meat

studio mayhem

I an faltering ever so slightly today ..trying to prep for Autumn Leaves studio tour ; eventhough I am guest artist..I put a certain amount of pressure on myself to showcase my art in a proper manner..No time grrr..how to balance life ? My studio is a mess right now ..I guess a reflection of my personal chaos ..

the little general

the little general, originally uploaded by collagegirl.

i think i will include him in the Autumn Leaves studio tour this weekend..a good opportunity to scope reaction to these new portraits

Home again..back to work..sigh..Images of being in a larger city swirling in my brain along with the mesmerizing lull of my sleepy country drive to work this a.m. Classical music humming in my little cocoon of a car as I roll over hills and take in the autumn vibrancy..the cacophony of colour ; the gorgeous death of the leaves as they take their final bow. I move through my day trying to live in the present.A whole day ahead -such a gift in that I am here and present in all my adult vitality..may it linger

weekend exodus

back from big smoke-Toronto..always a little edgy, yet stimulating.

The art that keeps me balanced (well..sort of..)

time to post some current art ..small collages using vintage imagery from early 1900 scrapbook - a juxtaposition with text from an early romance novel and various backdrops ..
Also a new series of children ..Mixed media paintings..Where image is repainted and redefined by other elements in painting. I find the face to be so integral to the piece-not enough to be cute or charming

Ok ..so I am a little overwhelmed..think i will just go with it..The sky is enormous here..after living in urban settings lifelong how could I not be amazed?

Feeling a little restless..must be the autumn wind and change of season..a riot of colour out there..it inspires me . I have never taclkled landscape art but I may be inclined to try-such is the glory of natural world around me..very distracting!

A new start ..a new haunt..fresh air and tranquility. I would like to use this blog to share new work, processes and musings.