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Winter Light – acrylic painting


“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.”  – by John Boswell John’s words give us many reasons to enjoy the moment of the season, too soon … Continue reading

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Meadow Light – charcoal, graphite, carbon drawing


“Drawing the landscape is a way to feel the work of Mother Nature” by Mary One year ago I drew a landscape that always seemed to call me back, like it just needed something to give it more life, a … Continue reading

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Meadow Light, charcoal and carbon drawing


Time to get my hands a little dirty, so I decided to pick up some charcoal and oh yeah, did I make a mess or what – but it was a lot of fun drawing with this medium again! Meadow … Continue reading

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Sunlit Forest, oil pastel


Have you ever seen a forest where you can see through the trees a sunlit portion?  For me, I’ve always wondered how can one small area be so beautiful.  Where the sun shines so bright the strong rays highlight the … Continue reading

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Into the Woods


I love wooded paths and especially if there’s sunlight and shadow.  As an artist, I’m always on the lookout for interesting light patterns within a landscape and all the better if the scene has a path.  It’s then that the … Continue reading

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