lone birch...

This painting was a struggle, however it turned out to be one of my favorite paintings in the end. Thanks to Sherry for forcing me to come back and finish it even when Id given up. She was right, it took me one hour to complete and I felt so completely satisfied with the results. I think it will go to the gallery in Collingwood later this summer and hopefully someone falls in love with it.

janes was a success

Last Sunday was my 3rd annual show, hosted by Jane and David Thompson. It was a great success, with a portion of the procedes going to the Mark Preece Family House. I am so grateful to all the folks that attended and look forward to next year! My next exhibit will be the beyond the valley tour this fall, dates to be posted on my website www.michelleguitard.net

beyond the valley tour!!!

The tour in Dundas was a great success this past weekend, dont forget to come to my exhibit June 13th ( details on my website ) www.michelleguitard.net under exhibits. Lots of folks passed through and commented on both Stephanies, and my work. I always enjoy the tour for many reasons, the people that come to see my work are always so encouraging and inspiring. I also love to see my tour buddies!!! Elaine, Louise, Anne, Stephanie, we all have so much fun together, looking forward to the fall tour in Oct. Above is a purple tulip I exhibited, it will also be at Janes show in 2 weeks.

more and more flowers.....

Im posting the pink peony but I also need to post the tulips.....Ive been painting flowers everyday and very much enjoying it. I will continue to paint flowers until I just cant paint no more!!!! As long as they continue to inspire me I will be seeking out beautiful photos to create on canvas. Just a few more weeks until the Dundas tour so need to paint lots. Looking forward to it!!!!

computer troubles.....

Okay so heres the deal......laptop crashed, lost information, purchased new laptop, learning new programs, trying to find old information....soooo annoying. So that has been the highlight of my last few weeks, not to mention the twins. Yes, my 14 yr old boys play both rep hockey and soccer therefore April is our overlap month and its a nightmare. Did I mention my husband is doing a full time MBA and travels often with his job????? Any-hoo.... that has been my life for the last while and its a tad busy. Oh! Im also moving again in 2 mths....good lord. All of that aside, life is awesome!!!!!! I finished this last painting for the Beyond the Valley Studio Tour 2010. Please come see my work, Ive started these florals and Im very excited about them. May 29-May30 ( Saturday and Sunday ) 10am-5pm both days. Go to my website and look at the exhibits page for upcoming shows!!!!! www.michelleguitard.net looking forward to seeing you.

new laptop

stressed the last few days without my computer, bought a new one today. Did not lose info, will transfer photos etc from the old hard drive......I cannot live without a computer, just cant. Boys are out tonight, husband is home tomorrow night FINALLY.........

new tulip painting

The Dundas Valley Tour is just around the corner. This is another floral I plan to exhibit at the show. I'm excited about these tulips as Ive done others but this one seems to have the movement I like in flowers. Tulips often lack movement so I stay away from them although they are one of my favorite flowers to have in a vase at home. I am glad I found a photo ( actually its a photo from one of Stephanie's coasters!!! So I borrowed it ) That's right, was over for a visit, put my drink down on a coaster she had on her table and asked if I could take it home as I thought it would make for a great painting. Starting another painting today, not sure what sort of flower I will choose, but I have hundreds of photos in a file to choose from, will keep you posted!!!