Driven to paint a new series

9/25/2021 9:38:46 AM

Since my last solo exhibits I've been painting a variety of subjects. However, teaching silver and cut crystal has giving me a new mission.  I feel driven to paint a new series of still life  in the style of this last painting.

I am thoroughly enjoying the entire process from setting up the "props" to take interesting photos to applying the final details on a painting to pull it together. Since each painting takes hours and hours of effort, it will take a while for me to create a series of 15 to 20 paintings or more.  I've already sold of few so it may take me a while to build up an inventory to exhibit.

Painting this new series doesn't mean that I won't paint other subjects on occasion. And of course, I will continue to teach a variety of subjects.  Here is my most recent painting for and upcoming workshop. Stay tune

Have a great weekend

Danielle

A Toast

9/18/2021 7:49:59 AM

A toast to those who attended Wall Candy Expo and supported local artists.  

A toast to all of the participants who attend my classes and workshops. And with this theme, here is the latest project with my Kanata Art Club class as we progress through the building blocks of painting cut crystal.

A Toast - Study

A toast to those who will attend the upcoming Pop Up Art Gallery at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre in Ottawa between September 22 and 26, 2021.

Off I go to have fun teaching backgrounds.

Have a great week,

Danielle

Wall Candy Art Expo

9/11/2021 8:14:09 PM

This weekend I'm exhibiting at the Wall Candy art expo in Ottawa.  It was such a pleasure to meet so many of my online students, subscribers to my newsletter, and others who follow me on social media.  And then there were the numerous other people who commented on my artworks and asked questions, what a fantastic day and THANK YOU.

I'm fortunate that I'll have another exhibit in about a week and a half.  I've recruited a few friends to provide a variety of artworks during this Pop Up Gallery at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre from  September 22 to the 26th. You can find us in the Spotlight store. I'm hoping that you will start your Christmas shopping early or just drop by for a visit even if it is just to say hi to us.

The hours of operations of our Spotlight store will be the same at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre 

• Wednesday - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Thursday - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Friday - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Sunday - 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The number of my workshops is starting to increase.  Coming up, you can sign up to 

Thank you all for your continued support.

 

Danielle

 

Back to classes and workshops

9/3/2021 9:41:48 PM

This past week, I was happy to finish my latest painting of crystal and silver. I can't count how many hours I spent on the number of small details.

When I look back at my paintings over the years. I'm happy to see some consistent progress on my artistic journey. Progress is not linear and is different for each one of us. Making progress as an artist is more about living artfully than being validated by others.

I often tell my students that making progress has its ups and downs and the more we practice there are more ups than downs. This latest painting certainly feels like a peak.

Two Decanters and a Tea Pot - 22" X 18"

After the above painting, I started the drawing of some water ripples.  The drawing has a millions lines.  It's half way done and as I start figuring out how I will paint it I moved on to another painting that includes some crystal.

I'm about half way through this new painting.