Painting
Painting is something I do. I wouldn't call it a hobby. I am driven to create, but I don't always follow the same format. I watch other artists and marvel that they have a "style". I do not. I paint landscapes, flowers, buildings, street scenes - whatever I'm into for that day. I paint using acrylics, watercolour, pencils, and most recently alcohol inks.
Is it fun? Yes, but I am driven, I want perfection in all I create. Sometimes I run out of ideas, I drag and before I know it I have a new idea and I'm at it again. I especially like it when someone says "Could you paint this"? Most often, yes I can and I enjoy doing it for somebody. I do commissions and my rule is you don't pay unless you like it. That seems to work quite well.
A favourite pass time is plein air painting. I belong to the "Brown Baggers' in Canada, and the "Peace River Painters" in Florida. I participate in competitions and generally sell the painting I have created. People seem to like a painting of something they can see or relate to.
The next few pages display examples of my work. Alcohol Inks are different and fun. I hope you enjoy what I have created. I'm happy to put on a workshop tailored to your needs. If you would like to know more about Alcohol Inks I have published a book which you can download from this site. My eBook
And if you are a fellow plein air painter - "See you in the field".
Is it fun? Yes, but I am driven, I want perfection in all I create. Sometimes I run out of ideas, I drag and before I know it I have a new idea and I'm at it again. I especially like it when someone says "Could you paint this"? Most often, yes I can and I enjoy doing it for somebody. I do commissions and my rule is you don't pay unless you like it. That seems to work quite well.
A favourite pass time is plein air painting. I belong to the "Brown Baggers' in Canada, and the "Peace River Painters" in Florida. I participate in competitions and generally sell the painting I have created. People seem to like a painting of something they can see or relate to.
The next few pages display examples of my work. Alcohol Inks are different and fun. I hope you enjoy what I have created. I'm happy to put on a workshop tailored to your needs. If you would like to know more about Alcohol Inks I have published a book which you can download from this site. My eBook
And if you are a fellow plein air painter - "See you in the field".