Equine Living Colour Horses never want to stand still. This sketch is comprised of layering various poses my horse makes while trying to photograph him. Done on Vellum Bristol Paper (11x14) with acrylic & neocolor 1.

Rich texture comes with patience. The patience to wait for a layer to dry before moving on to the next.

Ghost Ponies is another work where I practice the attention to negative spaces and how they flow throughout the work.

I desperately wanted to go to the Beastie Boys concert when I was a kid. It would have been grand. Instead, I sing Brass Monkeys and draw them.

Drawing Class fun! Working on tone, we sketched from a variety of images in a short time. I incorporated them all into one scene. Loving this one, might paint it later.

Trying to be neat. I wish the water was choppy.

Rogue Kids on Horseback Working on developing my awareness and understanding of negative spaces, I used a photograph of my kids riding as inspiration for this vibrant acrylic sketch on vellum bristol paper (11x14). Funny enough, they both knew it was them, and which horse they were riding even though the image was taken years ago and sat dormant in my photo files.

Working on various textures and composition, this mix of insanity pushed me to keep going, and keep trying to capture the scene, and include the curiosity of the donkey into the viewer.

Working on shadows, I tried to capture movement in this lazy cat as he lay caught up in string on the table.

The Whole Pig. Though the cringe of thinking about walking your pig to market comes years after the song about your toes, I included a continuous line to show the flow of life and the ecosystem we live in.

The beginnings of life jacket girl, or so I call her. I quickly sketched these two women looking out onto Georgian Bay and revisited the sketchbook drawing on a piece of loose 14x17 bristol paper. As I worked through the break wall, I noticed some of the shapes created a girl wearing a life jacket. I have since started working on a larger piece of her which I hope to finish soon.

Developing a stronger style of showing my cat's personality in this 11x14 gouache painting. I just love that right leg action with claws out and the smile is mischievous, just like my cat.

The gardens at the Russian Palace. I don't know if it's because of the news, but I had a dream about gardens outside a gorgeous Russian palace. So, I woke up and created this piece 11x14 Mixed Media

One of the horses at the farm passed away this spring, and this is the view from where we buried him. Royalty! I love to see the different patches of land on the backside of the mountain. They take shape over the course of the summer and show some brilliant colours when they bloom 11x15 watercolour & ink

Working to move the viewer through a painting. This unfinished sketch was so interesting as I left it, that I didn't add anything more. I think that's one of the hardest part of painting: stopping! 11x15 watercolour

Late Night Gab Sesh. An old friend and I were catching up on the phone (for 6 hours!) and I painted a few pieces as we gabbed away. I love the orange behind the trees. I attempted to make a building behind them, and I think it worked! 7x10 Mixed Media

A reminder to have some purpose. This mixed media got out of hand. It's a little chaotic, but I love how the cat takes the shape of a pitbull? and also looks like he's wearing sports socks. So, that's fun! 14x17 mixed media

Flowers against Wallpaper. 11x14 mixed media of Gouache & Neocolors. I'm never quite sure what to do with flowers on the page, but I surely enjoy painting them

This one is a whole mish mash of different days. I started this on site at the farm, and moved it into my studio to complete the foreground. I love how primitive it turned out. Like, what is even going on here? I don't know, but I love it.

I probably should finish this cow's eyes, but I just love the way this floral arrangement came together. The neocolors really popped the colors of the gouache. I was working with a new brand of gouache for this piece, and although it's very vibrant (which I love), it was slow to dry. 11x14 mixed media - This cow is part of a series of sketches I'm creating to help me complete a large canvas piece.

Trying floral arrangements on horses? I just love this horse's eyes. Especially the right eye, but this painting is one of my favourites this month as I continue putting pieces together for a large canvas piece. 11x14 Gouache.

Flowers & a Cow Bell. While doing some studies to determine the look of the larger piece I'm working on, I tried one where the cow bell shows. I love the colour and shading I achieved on it! 11x14 Mixed Media

My first sketch of the floral cows. I love how pronounced her muzzle is! I didn't finish this one, but I loved it at this stage, so I stopped!

Morning coffee and a whole lot going on in the garden brought together this mix of a piece! I love all the different things you can see when you start exploring the photo. It also shows how my dog ultimately doesn't care if anything touches him when he's sleeping. I've never had a dog like that before. So trusting. 14x17 Mixed Media

More Cats. Working on animal poses this week, and I love how this cat looks like he's a ninja in mid air. (also part of the late night gab sesh series) 7x10 mixed media

Eye Study. Sometimes I want to make really unrealistic eyes, and others I want a little more emotion from them. This study was done on the scene as my horse wondered why I was painting and not giving him carrots. 7x10 watercolour

Summer Fun Series - I took a photo similar to this years ago, and I pulled it out to paint. I love how it turned out! 7x10 watercolour

It always looks more interesting where we're headed. Small 6x6 Watercolour

Horse Study #2 Same Day different colour, and I'm in love with the top section of this study. The pinched up muzzle and cheek of my horse who's showing his distain. My lack of attention is making him angry. Don't worry, I put the paintbrush down and gave him a pat.

Study in Watercolour. Landscape organization inspired by rock formations in Perry Sound, Ontario

Constantly trying to figure out what to do with flowers? I love painting them, but I don't think I love paintings where they are the subject. 6x6 watercolour

Flowers, AGAIN! Maybe I should just submit and lean into painting more of them. 12x12 watercolour

Doodling on good paper - sometimes I forget to use less expensive paper! This one is working on shadow & depth.

Evening under the barn lights. 7x10 watercolour

This was my first outdoor painting session with other artists, and boy, was I nervous! After doing a few scribbles to relax, I came up with this piece. Love it! Watercolour.

Working out the composition with this hilarious piece. Depiction of what the animals get up to when the farm is quiet. Watercolour.

Loose Sketches on Archival Paper

Digital Paintings