our newest family members...

Sunday I drove to St Jacob's Ontario two pick up these two little rascals! So far so good..They seem to like to snuggle together and they are becoming a little more brave with me..will eat out of my hand-and are less shy..Food is definitely a motivator!

art crawl etc

Back to the Crawl this past Saturday but the crowds were yearning for bargains,alas and not much in the way of art offerings..A few interested souls commented and lingered however..nice

Road trip etc

Petunia became broody and decided to nest out of doors for a bit..as we were worrried about her vulnerability we are glad she abandonded nest to be back with her flock

garden is getting more colourful through my digging and gruntlike work..

inside Hog's Breath..cozy,intimate and quirky..

We went on a mini road trip to Kincardine on Friday since our July weather was uncooperative and we were moody for change..Lovely town ..although the windmills and Bruce Power nuclear plant provided eerie backdrop along the way. We spent a little time at a lovely pub/restaurant called the Hog's breath..

July Art

Spent some dedicated time in the studio yesterday..

Chickens on Chairs etc..

new little ephemeral pieces on wood

The young-uns are growing up nicely with Consuella's guidance

Ah Chickens!!What more can I say about this as they are getting a little too cozy in our environment..Sometimes I catch a sidelong (longing?) glance at our door (Do they want inside?)I can understand ..But really..

Changes in latitude..attitude etc

you know who ..the roo

a few pics taken in my parent's garden..they think it's overgrown..I like it!

Summer is here..yea..! Hot sultry firefly filled nights..long luscious days and thoughts of change..I get so itchy from time to time,..ready for something new and fresh.I want my home base and my "people "to stay the same-but am seeking new experiences and frontiers in the rest of my life..Art is shifting ever so slightly but I am a bit distracted by our wonderful vista outside..the garden..and of course the chickens! The chicks are growing and appreciating the great bug hunting this property offers..

Marketside art show

The lovely and tasty eatery where my paintings hang at present..

trying to be discreet about my photos..but it is nice to see real people sitting taking in the food and ambience

the colourful stucco walls are quite a welcome departure from standard white gallery walls

May/June Art 2009

circles and moons figure prominently..i have also discovered the oh so lovely china pencil