Lacombe Art Exhibit and Sale / April 20,21,22

This year I will be returning to the Annual Lacombe Show. I will be displaying my work with fellow artist Jeri-Lynn Ing, so check it out! Its always a great show with lots of great art, and many people wait all year to buy art from the local artists represented during the weekend.

http://www.lacombe.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1892&Itemid=101

" The 13th Annual Lacombe Art Exhibit & Sale will be held on April 20, 21 & 22 at the Lacombe Memorial Center 5214 – 50th Avenue in Lacombe. Featuring the works of over 70 Alberta artists, this event runs from 1 – 8pm on Friday, 11 – 5 on Saturday and 11- 4 on Sunday. Admission is a mere $4.00! "

I will have some of my bird paintings, some of my Foliage work, a whole bunch of my miniature illustrations, PLUS greeting cards.

See you there.

Of Patterns and Sea Creatures Exhibit

Here are a few shots from my January Exhibition, "Of Patterns and Sea Creatures". I haven't had a chance to do any real photography of the artworks because my camera has been on the fritz, but you get an idea of the work.
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The large hexagon canvas is a Nautilus.

# 8

I finally finished my Peregrin Falcon. It has been on the easle for a while, but I think the wait was worth it.


"Falcon Allegro"
40 x 40 inches.
$1500.00
For Sale.

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Fish ATC's / Aug - Sept

Koi fish and Goldfish ATC's. Continuing the series I started in the summer.
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Some of these are available in my Etsy Shop. http://tempeststudios.etsy.com/

# 7

After a long summer of humming and hawing, I have finally finished the seventh of my large paintings. This is the 4th in the Pop Series.

Now only 4 more Pop paintings to go, and 2 Bird ones. The bird I am working on now is a Peregrin Falcon. I am looking forward to seeing that one finished. Its an exciting one!

"Pop Hostas"
Acrylic on canvas.
36x60 inches.

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Art Cards

A series of Artist Trading Cards created between June and August.

I have been doing quite a few flowers, with a focus on the center, or the heart of the flower. It fascinates me for some reason.

- Orchid Hearts I, II, & III
- Passion Plant Heart
- Poppy Heart
- Peony Heart I
- Azailia Heart
- Peony Heart II
- Magnoilia
- Burgundy Columbine
- Orange Day Lily
- Purple Clematis
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Red Deer River Paintings / May 2010

In may I did this series of paintings for an exhibit (in June) which was all about the river. These fish are all natives of my own Red Deer River.

'Upstream' - Whitefish - 12 x 36 inches.
'To a Trout with Love' - Brown Trout - 16 x 20 inches.
'Pink Pike' - Northern Pike - 12 x 16 inches.
'Goldeye Fly' - Goldeye - 16 x 20 inches.
'Blue Spectrum Trout' - Rainbow Trout - 12 x 16 inches.

I am still really enjoying the POP in my paintings.
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# 6

Yellow Flicker Capriccio

40 x 40 inches.
Acrylic on canvas.

The last touch on this piece were the pink and red "jewels" in the background. This is something I have added in each piece, but in this one it really finished off the whole painting. Sometimes its amazing how a small detail can make a huge difference.


















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Up next ... a Peregrin Falcon.

# 5

The third painting in the POP series. I really struggled with this pink colour. Pink is a very pop colour, but it is the hardest colour to mix, at least if you want it to be interesting and not just pastel.

Pop Geraniums
36 x 60 inches.
Acrylic on canvas.

Let The Auctions Begin!

I am auctioning off some older work through the Gallery IS Facebook group.

Starting with this collaged piece from 2005. The bidding starts at $10! Just comment on the picture to bid. More details at the Auction.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4450412&l=bf00a28f55&id=684496819

# 4

This is the second piece in the 'Bird' series. This painting went through a slow build up. After I had "finished" it, and then stared at it for a few weeks, I decided that it wasn't quite finished. The background got a tonal change, and I added the black arrowheads. I'm pretty sure its finished now.

"Magpie Passionatta"
40x40 inches.
Acrylic on canvas.
*Sold*

# 3

"Pop Fallen Leaves"
36x60 inches.
Sold.

The second in the Pop series and the third of the 14 large paintings I am doing this year.

I am quite happy with this painting. I dont have the same uncertainties with this one as I did with the Dandelions. I might just be getting into a groove.

#1

This is the first painting of the year in the new BIG sizes.

'Pop Dandelions'
36x60 inches.

As you might notice, this is a continuation of the 'Pop' series I started last year with my one-a-day's. Since this is the first painting, I have mixed feelings about it. Growing pains, thats my excuse.

New Auction on Facebook

Just like the title states ... a new auction on Facebook!

Another one of my one-a-day works is up for sale. Starting at $5.00! Its practically free!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4115580&l=7796e3dccc&id=684496819

A Fab Deal

Every once in a while I auction off my artwork on Facebook, through one of my groups The Arts Collective.

Link

Right now I have two of my one-a-days being sold as a pair.

Bidding starts at $15.00. Its an awesome deal. Check it out.

New Paintings For Sale

I have just listed 4 brand new mini paintings in my ETSY shop. Please visit if you are interested in owning an original artwork.

http://tempeststudios.etsy.com/

They are 5x7 inches, and are very reasonably priced at $45.00 each.