Resolutions....

January, not my favorite month of the year. In the past its been a time for reflection and introspection. Thoughts of excercise, healthy eating and just overall improvements cross my mind. Longer days filled with the mundane are not that inspiring, therefore Im building a collection of photos and images to keep the creative juices flowing. As for resolutions, its always a work in progress that continues throughout the year. January is just a time to remind myself of where Im headed and how to go about getting there one step at a time.

what will the new year bring?

Seriously I am obsessed at the moment with home renos, I dream about them, google them, watch them on TV its just an ongoing serious obsession. It comes with the territory and that means my creative brain never, ever shuts off. Whether Im painting, gardening, designing, organizing its just this weird brain malfunction that drives me to do the things I do. Today seems to be somewhat relfective as I sit here and gather information on the web and write on my blog to help me sort out where I should begin and how to start.......starting seems to be the hardest part, I think I just need to get down to business, feet first.

Newsy news.....

So, heres where we are at, decided to sell the house in July 09, came home from Reno and started the ball rolling. I began by purging, cleaning and repairing. It was a full time job for the month of August. The house was listed the day after the kids went back to school and it sold in 8 days. A very nice young couple bought our home and some of its contents as well as some of my art which Im most thrilled about. The closing date is Nov 25th....( hence the lack of blog entries since the summer ) We are renting a townhouse and looking to buy again when the "perfect" home presents itself to us. Not sure what that looks like exactly, but like all things in my life it will just feel right.

Moving begins this weekend amongst a hockey tournament, birthday parties and team pictures. Not to mention my husband just informed me that he will be away at a conference during the bulk of the move. In the old days I would have done this move the hard way and on my how but Ive learned and Im wiser so I am paying people to do it and will order swiss chalet everynight if I have to so that its a smooth ride and relatively stress free.

I will begin painting and blogging regularly for my shows in 2010. I will post those dates as soon as they are confirmed and look so very forward to getting started on a more regular painting schedule.

The picture posted is a of a door in soho.....oh how I miss NY

Illustration take two

The first attempt at the illustration was with a paramedic with the heart, the second attempt was a revision of the image, so the paramedic removed and the truck updated to represent the article more accurately. Well it was a simple revision and Im so pleased to have it completed! It was great fun and I hope to do some more editorial illustrations in the future.

Editorial Illustration.....

I had the wonderful opportunity this week to create an editorial illustration. It was so much fun and a great new challenge for me.

Sold the house moving next weekend. Painting will resume the beginning of October for my 2010 shows in Kitchener, Dundas and Ancaster. I will be posting those dates by the end of the year.

Dundas Valley tour Oct 09

What a great weekend. We had a wonderful turnout. I enjoyed the feedback and comments of all the people that took the time to come out and see the studio tour. Sold a few paintings and looking forward to the spring show to exhibit more of my work.

summers closing....

Its come so quickly, clean sheets, early baths, backpacks at the door ( what am I going to put in their lunches !!!!) Goodbye summer, out come the paints and brushes.