Has Winter Left Us for Good?

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….I can only hope but I’m not holding my breath

The last 10 days have been glorious. It started last week when we travelled to Niagara Falls for the day and the temperature rose to 20 degrees celsius. That practically t-shirt weather. I’ve seen signs of an early spring almost every day but in between we’ve had a few chilly days. Here are a few sure signs that spring isn’t far off.

People wearing shorts and t-shirts, enjoying the sun in the park, drinking coffee outside, daffodils in the markets, children playing in the park, wildflowers popping up through the brown leaves, beaver activity and grass turning green.

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Macro Monday – February 22, 2021

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…close-ups in nature and the green grocer

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Thursday Trios – #7

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….an odd collection this week, some new and some from the archives

Every Thursday or theres about I post photos of trios, such as three objects (similar or not), three people (related or not) or three animals. If you’d like to join the challenge copy the link from this post and paste it into your submission. There are no rules as to when you post, what size photo you post or whether it’s in colour or black and white. I’ll do my best to leave a comment on your site when you join the fun.

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Macro Monday – February 8, 2021

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….more macro shots from inside the house

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The last two are close-ups of two different paintings that I made many years ago.

International Handwriting Day

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…January 23rd was International Handwriting Day

I know I’m now a couple of days late to make this announcement but at the time I thought it was interesting. Handwriting really has become a lost art. In honour of the day I created a simple piece of art and second abstract piece.

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Thursday Trios – Week 4

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…why not join me in this new challenge

There are no restrictions as to when you post during the week. Anything goes….photographs of trios that occur naturally or ones that are staged and if you want to add quotes that incorporate the number three that’s a bonus. Just copy the link and paste it into your post and it will ping back to me. Have fun!.

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One Resolution: More Art in 2021

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….on day one I’ve started to draw from my new book In Bloom by Rachel Reinert

I’ve tried this before where I wanted to make art every day of the year. I made a lot but I didn’t quite hit 365 drawings in 2018. This year I won’t beat myself up if I miss a day or two but I’m going to give it another go. My husband gave me a book for Christmas that I asked for and today I cracked it open and drew the first two flowers featured in the book.

I’ve discovered over the years that I’m very much drawn to flowers in my photography and my art. I always believe there’s more to learn so I’m really looking forward to drawing and learning more about flowers.

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A Road Trip to the Country

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….titile for my third painting for the New Members Show in January

My third intuitive painting turned into another floral abstract but it is probably the least abstract of the three paintings. It reminded me of the wild flowers along the edge of the highway on our way to the cottage, hence the name.

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Macro Monday – November 9, 2020

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Mama Cormier

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Buckets of Colour

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mama Cormier

I love autumn. The cooler temperatures appeal to me and visually I find the colours breathtaking. I also love the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables and how people use pumpkins, peppers and squash to decorate their porches and storefronts. Here are a few of my favourite bursts of colour and some creative pots of plants in the neighbourhood and beyond.