Bumblebee and me

This was such a great weekend! The sun was shinning and I had the opportunity to visit a few gardens around town participating with the "Artists in the Garden" fundraiser and show.  All proceeds go to the Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre and I am sure they have made their goal this year to help their programs!

Linda Gidora at a rustic garden on Nash Road

Ron and Sharon Backwell at an ornamental garden in Bowmanville

 

I only had time to visit 3 gardens, but it was well worth it.  The work of all who participated and those that opened their gardens for public viewing was such a treat.  I know, I will have lots of garden painting references for future work and classes!  Check out www.hearthplace.org for more details.

Ring the bells of Spring!

Hello again and welcome to my blog! Spring has sprung and so too, with the new buds we see on our ravine backyard! Even our residential beavers have begun to work away at the little creek behind our home, which has now become quite a lovely stream with matching rock waterfall!!!

I am busy gearing up for 2 big art shows!! The 1st (May 6-7-8) at the Pelham Art Festival, where over 65 artists show their original art work over Mother's Day weekend. The 2nd show (June 4-5), Toronto for the Riverdale Art Walk, on Queen Street East. Both shows are juried, so it is an honour to have been selected to join them.

Aside from shows, new art workshops are scheduled, both at my home studio and at two new locations! The first location will be at The Painted Tree, Cobourg, for a Mixed Media workshop on April 16, the second at the Visual Arts Clarington, Bowmanville, for "Abstraction without Fear", on June 11-12. Visit their respective websites to register!

"Awaken your Creativity", an abstract painting workshop ispired by yoga will be offered again in my home studio!!! Kick off your shoes and paint to your hearts desire!!! We start the class with a 45 minute yoga to get everyone rejuvenated and inspired. Workshop is on May 14-15. Visit http://www.taopad.com/ to find out more!

Lots of good stuff, inspiring workshops and shows... hope to see you this spring!!