Year End Review

2012 was a  year  I made a life altering decision,  I started painting more.  As simple as that.  So now at the end of 2014  I reflect on what I have accomplished . I now paint more seriously and consistently.   So over the past few years, this has  resulted in multiple showings of my work including a solo show at the Train Station Museum in Temiscaming, QC.  I was thrilled to have a color pencil drawing of mine selected  this year to be published in Ann Kulberg's  CP Hidden Treasures II. 

Two Color pencil drawings were  juried into the Pencil Art Society's Exhibition in Repetigny, Quebec  this past summer. Particularly exciting to have my work exhibited with  other Canadian  and international artists. 

Two paintings were juried into the La Vase Portage exhibition in NorthBay , Ontario .  Both paintings were inspired by canoe paddles along Tee Lake...both represent nature's hidden secrets.  

 I taught this past year through my studio and also had an opportunity to teach in the schools , which was so much fun , part of a new Cultural Program. 

I had an opportunity to do some unseasonal window painting which was fun and challenging to design and paint.  

and some seasonal painting

I  have had multiple commissions in a variety of work and mediums from acrylic, graphite , watercolor and color pencil from scenery to historic buildings to portraits.

I sold  multiple paintings  this past year which is also very thrilling  to see my paintings in new homes , not only in Canada but internationally. 

 All in all a very good year.  I am excited to  embark on a new journey in January, not only will I be teaching art classes but I will also be taking some art classes  for myself as well as  starting a 2 year program  in  Art Therapy, through the   Toronto Art Therapy Institute accredited with the Canadian Art Therapy Association.

 I am hoping to continue with commissioned work as well as producing new art work for sale.  It will be a busy year.  I will continue as well with my bangle designs, which was great fun  and pursue publication of a children's book.  

Art classes will start in January and registration is planned for January 6th and 8th at the Centre in Temiscaming from 5-7 .  In the works are many ideas and plans... I like to make many plans and like New Year's resolutions  some may fall to the way side, but  what's important is that I just keep forging ahead.


I want to wish everyone a  Happy New Year! To my artist friends  thank you for so much support and encouragement and much success in the New Year!!!!!!!!