Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

Friendly Friday – Balconies

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Amanda for hosting this week’s Friendly Friday

From Venice, Italy to Buckingham Palace in London and everything in between.

From Summer to Autumn

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….despite the warm temperatures the signs of autumn are everywhere

New Flower (Sept. 26, 2019) – Marigolds

New Flower (Sept. 24, 2019) – Black Eyed Susans

I’m a Fan of….#33….the ROM

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Jez for hosting Fan of Challenge

The ROM is the Royal Ontario Museum located in downtown Toronto. I’ve been a member for several years and whenever I’m in the area I like to drop in and see what’s new. Recently I went to to see the Treasures of a Desert Kingdom.

The jewellery in this collection was quite amazing.

Amassed over the course of nearly four centuries, these treasures reflect the history and artistic legacy of the Rathore dynasty, one of the longest continuous royal lineages in the world, that ruled this desert kingdom until India’s independence in 1947. (Copied from the ROM website)

Unfortunately the show ended September 2. I was hoping to return and spend more time in the gallery.

Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Electric

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Snow for hosting this week’s Friendly Friday Photo Challenge

Electric Guitar

Electric Lights

Distorted City Lights

Electric Scooter

Electrical Box

Battery Operated Electric Lanterns

Electric Car

New Flower (Sept. 19, 2019) – Coral Zinnia

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Five Small Paintings

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Mama Cormier

….in lesson three after making stamps from a kneadable eraser

After playing with my homemade stamp I proceeded to create a bunch of small paintings using all the techniques taught by Carla Sonheim in Crazy Flowers 2, up to this point; watercolour scraping, abstract flowers using a Pilot Pen, mark making with unusual tools and stamps made from a kneadable eraser.

The lesson only wanted three paintings but I got a little carried away and did five. The first on is a bit busy but I quite like the rest.