Monday Murals – Art Commissioned for Our Enjoyment

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Sami from Colourful World

https://sami-colourfulworld.blogspot.com/2021/02/monday-mural-pop-of-colour.html for hosting Monday Murals

I love murals and street art. Sometimes we see things so often, almost daily, and we take it for granted. In my neighbourhood there are lots of murals that have been commissioned over the years that I had completely forgotten about when thinking of this challenge. Here are just a few of the murals that are close together in my neck of the woods.

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This last one is my favourite. It almost feels like there is an actual Mountie up on a ladder painting the last bit of red on the wall. Notice his horse waiting for him on the other side of the bus shelter.

Monster Monday – February 22, 2021

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…this guy looks very content as if he just finished a big meal

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What One Does When Under the Weather

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….why draw another frog of course

Today the plan was to drive to Hamilton and go for another hike but after waking up with a headache and feeling listless my husband postponed the hike and sat at his art table. This new frog pretty much depicts how he was feeling in the moment. He decided he wanted to post it right away and come up with a happier frog for next Friday.

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Funky Frog Friday – February 19, 2021

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…here‘s the official unveiling of Funky Frog Friday

Winnie has named him Tonguely.

Wacky Bird Wednesday – February 17, 2021

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….Kevin’s latest wacky bird

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Monster Monday – Happy Family Day

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…here in Ontario we’re celebrating Family Day on Monday, February 15th

Kevin’s monster family is a friendly reminder to continue wearing your masks. Vaccines won’t be resumed for a couple more weeks. Hang in there. We can all get through this if we stay vigilent.

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My “Hoppy” Valentine’s Gift

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….once Kevin is inspired to draw or paint something he can’t seem to stop

I love Kevin’s new challenge starting this week, Funky Frog Friday. When he knew how much I love his frogs he surprised me with my own special Valentine frog. He also surprised me with a special Valentine’s Day dinner that was delivered to the door.

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A Heads Up

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….coming soon a new Friday Art Challenge

When one of Kevin’s granddaughters comes up with a new idea for another art challenge he just can’t say no. So when he was asked to consider a challenge called Funky Frog Friday he was all over it. Here’s a sneak preview of what we can expect over the next few weeks or even months on Fridays.

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While Playing With Water

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…..I made another painting

In yesterday’s post for Water, Water Everywhere I literally played with water to come up with some photos for the challenge. In doing so I laid down some watercolour on paper and overlapped it with other colours and water to make it run together. When I was done I took the paper that I was laying colour and water onto and decided to add more colour and marks with ink, pencil and paint. Here is what I came up with.

From this……

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….to this.

Water, Water Everywhere – #63

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2021/02/08/bridges-fan-of-96-and-water-water-everywhere-63/

Drips, drops and blobs of coloured water. When you don’t get outside you need to come up with some inventive water pictures. I always have water on my art table and I started playing with the water, brushes and paints.