–thanks to Judy Dykstra-Brown for hosting the Numbers Game https://judydykstrabrown.com/2026/03/15/the-numbers-game-116-please-play-along/
This weeks number is 238. What photos pop up for you?
Judy’s Numbers Game Photo Challenge
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Category Archives: Art
Weekly Prompts – Bulbous
…thanks to Sue W and Gerry C for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2026/03/14/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-bulbous/
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘bulbous’? Something big and round or perhaps a swelling of some kind or does your mind go straight to flower bulbs?
Here is the definition for bulbous.
- 1.fat, round, or bulging.”a bulbous nose” Similar:bulging, round, fat, rotund, swollen, spherical, swelling, distended, bloated, pear-shaped, bulb-shaped, balloon-shaped
- 2.(of a plant) growing from a bulb.”the bulbous buttercup”
Judy’s Photo Challenge – Number 237
…thanks to Judy for hosting the Numbers Game Photo Challenge https://judydykstrabrown.com/2026/03/09/the-numbers-game-115-please-play-along-mar-9-2026/
Here is what popped up when I typed 237 into my search box.
A Week of Cultural Experiences
…from a visit to the ROM to an art opening at the Abbozzo Gallery and finally to a concert at Koerner Hall to celebrate International Women’s Day
Early in the week my friend and I and her two grandchildren and her daughter spent a few hours at the museum checking out the dinosaurs and the stuffed animal displays before heading to the playroom.
On Friday, Kevin and I joined our friends, Laurie and Phil and our daughter, Andrea and daughter-in-law, Josie at the Abbozzo Gallery for the opening of Richard A. Jacobson’ show, r|age. The theme was on age and aging and embracing the inevitable. It was a very interesting show and being able to meet the artist is always a bonus.
On Sunday, my friend Liz and I went to Koerner Hall to see the International Women’s Day Celebration. The concert featured three indigenous women from Canada. All three are award winning solo artists.
Shawnee Kish was the first presenter and her genre is alternative country.
Amanda Rhéaume was accompanied by a Métis fiddle player. Her music tells stories of Métis resistance and resilience.
Tia Wood was the youngest of the three presenters. In her 20s Tia left her home on the Rez in central Alberta to follow her dreams in Los Angeles. She developed an enormous social following as a creator.
Here are some of the songs put out by these artists.
Shawnee Kish
https://open.spotify.com/track/0D2DxT4D6SLe4a19HlzcgI?si=yccWvjw4SpS8ncEyTAAJxQ
Amanda Rhéaume
https://open.spotify.com/track/71ALgRSQ1neaZmRT2Ivj0P?si=ZqM-pbQjTzOZSsX_zZkpwQ
Tia Wood
https://open.spotify.com/track/6abgej5aQVjWvSFydjqo6o?si=8flK5kM2RU6uUQ-ArW-i1g
Wordless Wednesday – March 5, 2026
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New Photos for the Contact Photography Show in May
…at least two of these will be entered into the show
Do you have a favourite?
Street Art on Dundas St. W
….all this in one block
Exploring the Art Scene on Dundas Street West
…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
…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
…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.
Mama Cormier 