Exploring the Art Scene on Dundas Street West

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…yesterday, February 21, 2026

Yesterday was the perfect day to do some gallery hopping. It was the last day for the Open Type Typography Exhibition on Dundas St. W. It was already extended for an extra week.

When I first met my husband Kevin he was studying to become a graphic designer and for close to a decade he worked in the industry designing catalogues, menus, signage and advertising.

We had a wonderful conversation with the gallery owners. They were very interested in our upcoming show later this year and they gave us some information on their life drawing classes.

Directly across from this gallery was the Stephen Bulger Photography Gallery.

It was a great day. We were both inspired to get busy with our own art projects.

Trios for my Next Art Project

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…just in time for Thursday Trios

My next art project involves a photograph, buttons and treads.

If you have any trios to share, I’d love to see them. Just copy my link and paste it into your post. When I get the pingback I’ll be sure to check it out. Have fun!

Lens Artists Photography Challenge – Unusual Crops

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Ritva for hosting this week’s Lens Artists Challenge https://sillarit.com/2026/02/14/lens-artists-challenge385-unusual-crop/

When I say ‘unusual crops’ I’m not referring to food but to a photography term where you ‘cut away’ parts of the photo to make it more interesting. Here are my submissions.

Finished

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…and no missing pieces

I started this puzzle over a year ago. I put it aside rolled in a piece of black felt but it was always in sight. Back in January I unrolled it and put it at the far end of the kitchen table.

Darlene Kulig is one of my favourite local artists and she is the mother of two former students. She has had some of her paintings made into jigsaw puzzles and this is one of them.

When I started to continue with this puzzle I had barely finished the perimeter.

Two nights ago I finally finished this 1000 piece puzzle. It took me a month to finish it but I persevered and the best part was that all the pieces were there.

Happy Valentine’s Day Message

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…one of Kevin’s Creations

The Flower Hour

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…looking back

Thanks to Terri for hosting the Flower Hour https://secondwindleisure.com/2026/01/27/the-flower-hour-15-desert-daisy/

Some of my floral art from five years ago.

Judy’s Photo Challenge – The Numbers Game

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…today’s number is 230

Thanks to Judy Dykstra-Brown for hosting The Numbers Game https://judydykstrabrown.com/2026/01/19/the-numbers-game-108-please-play-along/

Today’s number pulled up photos from my past as a little girl, my granddaughters, flowers, views from High Park, art, my husband after a bike mishap and my son’s balcony garden in London.

Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Journal

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Sue W and Gerry C for hostting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2026/01/17/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-journal/

Before Christmas I treated myself to a brand new journal. I purchased it at the Holiday Market from a lovely woman who makes these journals by hand. Each one was different, using a variety of papers and fabric. My husband gifted me a beautiful Lamy fountain pen so I’ve been experimenting with it in this book. To be honest with you I’m very bad at keeping journals going for more than a month but because of its small size I can see carrying it around with me and taking it with me when I travel. My goal is not to tackle it every day but to at least open it once a week or when I’m inspired to add something to it.