…was gifted this puzzle last year by my friend, Maria who also gifted me the first puzzle that I completed last week
The foil pieces were a bit of a challenge, especially at night when the light from above would leave a glare. This one took me just over two days to complete.
…after days of greyness I decided to get some steps in at the Mall
If you have any trios to share I’d love to see them. Just copy my link and paste it into your post and I’ll be sure to check it out. Have Fun!
…a busy part of the year as I get ready for my solo art show, open the cottage and prepare to fly to Calgary
To be continued…..
…thanks to Sue W and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2024/01/06/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-purple-2/
I like purple but I have to admit that I am not drawn to it as a colour. Funny because our high school colours were purple and gold. When I think of purple I think of royalty and according to Kendra Cherry from VeryWell https://www.verywellmind.com/the-color-psychology-of-purple-2795820#toc-purple-meanings-and-associations, it can also represent spirituality, wealth, mystery, femininity and in the U.S., bravery and courage, i.e. the purple heart.
It is also not a commonly found colour in nature but I have managed to find a number of purple flowers. Going through my archive I’ve found the following purple objects.
…getting ready for the Black and White Show
It’s been awhile since I painted anything. I’ve used a medium that I’ve only dabbled in. These two pieces are made with charcoal and ink. I still need to name them. If you can think of anything I would definitely consider it.
Both are framed and matted in a 11″x14″ frame.
It seems that I have been very inconsistent with my blog in the last month. For that I apologize to my regular followers. I hope to do better in 2024. Here is a quick review of my highlights in 2023.
January to March 2023
To be continued…..
…only one piece missing….ugh!
After Day 2
Day Three
How frustrating to discover that one piece is missing. I searched under all the chairs, tables, wall units, carpet and the couch. No luck but my house is cleaner and I discovered my tablet that I hadn’t realized was missing.
…last Thursday the family and I went to the Distillery District in Toronto where the Holiday Market was still on
It was another wet and grey day but these close-ups with the rain droplets and bright colours cheered me up.
…after weeks of dreary grey skies and drizzly weather, a trip to the Centennial Park Conservatory brightened my day
On New Years Eve I decided to check out the Christmas display at the conservatory before it was replaced with the next theme in the New Year. It was probably the busiest I’ve ever seen it. The feature display was filled with poinsettia of all different colours, sizes and shapes. Here are a few photos to wet your appetite.
…the most beautiful packaging I have ever received through the mail
There is a watercolour company here in Toronto called Genzäh Handmade Watercolours. Since discovering this company about 6 months ago I have wanted to try their product. I went online last week and looked at the selection of colours. I was considering asking for some of these paints for Christmas but since I had no experience with this product I decided to buy a variety of sample sizes before committing to the half or full pan sizes.
These paints are made with the highest quality dried pigments and simple ingredients like clove oil and locally sourced wildflower honey—no fillers, brighteners, extenders, or chemical preservatives; just pure colour. Since they are made in small batches and made by hand they are a bit pricy so I wanted to try them out before asking family and friends to consider them as a gift.
A few days after ordering them I received the most beautiful mailer in my mailbox. I have never before received an envelope made with gold foil. When I opened the the package there were more surprises inside. All the samples were individually mounted on beautifully painted small cards with the names of the paints hand scribed below the sample. A handwritten letter was also included with my initials on the envelope and sealed with a wax seal. So much detail to attention….amazing!
I probably won’t get to trying these out till after Christmas. I’ve been so busy that I haven’t even had time to attend to my blog (as you have probably noticed) let alone my art table. If you want to check out this company their website is:
genzah.com
