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	<title>Fine Art of Debbie Lamey-MacDonald</title>
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		<title>Believing In Magic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Believing In Magic The moon smiled softly in a violet blue sky. Its presence added a magical feel as it hovered over the park. It whispered tales of cheerful summer days, creating excitement for what lies ahead. Magical moments present themselves regularly in nature. Children seem to innately be aware of this phenomenon. It is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/believing-magic/</link>
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		<title>Artists Talk: Featuring &#8220;Artists Helping Artists&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Remember there&#8217;s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end&#8221;. ~Scott Adams Hi Everyone, I am adding a New Category to my blog called, &#8220;Artists Talk&#8221;.  Since I have joined the social media scene via Twitter and Facebook I have been very fortunate to meet [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/artists-helping-artists/</link>
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		<title>Nature&#8217;s Story</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nature&#8217;s Story It is another scorcher today. Although it is early morning humidity can be felt in the air. A gentle breeze assists in dashing flies away and cooling one down. Nature&#8217;s offering today was a long forgotten rose bush with an indescribable scent. It has been left to grow wild peeking up amongst the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/natures-story/</link>
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		<title>New Plein Air Inspirations Video: Powell&#8217;s Pt. Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone! Here is my latest &#8221; Plein Air Inspirations&#8221;  video of my newest study done in Powell&#8217;s Pt. Park, Nova Scotia. It was a gorgeous summer morning and while scouting for a subject to paint I looked up in the sky and saw the moon still hovering above. I love the look of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/plein-air-inspirations-video-powells-pt-park/</link>
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		<title>Small Gems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Photo album customized with Smilebox Happy Canada Day all my Canadian Friends! Happy Summer Everyone Else! I just made this fun video using Smilebox. I hope you enjoy it! Now that school is out for the summer I am excited to get knee deep in paint and enjoy some lazy summer days! Stay tuned for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/small-gems/</link>
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		<title>Freshness of Spring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It felt like coming home when the park reopened and I returned to paint its beauty. I easily stepped in time with its rhythm and began to recall emotions I had experienced there  previously. There is something very comforting about painting in a familiar location and at the same time exhilarating knowing that unexpected views [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/freshness-spring/</link>
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		<title>Unexpected Surprises</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unexpected Surprises Several years ago I planted a little shrub called a Flowering Quince.  I was new to perennial gardening and really had no idea what I was buying. Well I am so happy I decided to give this  little plant a home in my front garden. It really didn&#8217;t amount to much for a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/flowering-quincenewest-inspiration/</link>
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		<title>Sheerly Pink</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sheerly Pink Many years ago, my mom gave me this delicate handkerchief along with a few others. They had belonged to her when she was really young. I love the sheerness of this one and its soft touch of pink. The drama of course is in its raised embroidered flowers and their decorative appeal. I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/sheerly-pink/</link>
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		<title>Violas and Sweet Berries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Violas and Sweet Berries The world is beginning to come alive again with the birth of new growth and Springtime activities. I love seeing these little violas pop up and scatter themselves cheerfully throughout my flowerbeds in early Spring. They remind me of children at play; carefree and joyful as they dance about in nature. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/violas-sweet-berry/</link>
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		<title>Rolling Along</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sold Rolling Along I have always been fascinated with marbles. It is mesmerizing to gaze into  their depths. I really enjoy exploring their swirls of color, variance in values and the manner in which light dances through them. Marbles were a special Easter gift. One bag  full of shiny new marbles were a delight to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/rolling/</link>
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		<title>New Spring Arrivals!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Spring Arrivals! I would like to share some new work I have been doing that I am really jazzed about! A few weeks ago I started painting miniature paintings ranging in sizes from 3x2in. to 4x4in.  They are painted on linen covered archival panels and can be ordered from Art Boards. I discovered that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/spring-arrivals/</link>
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		<title>Return To The Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Return To The Park After a long hiatus I have come back to visit the park.  Immediately, I am reminded of its allure and hear an inner voice scolding me for my lengthy absence. Life&#8217;s responsibilities can get in the way and what brings much delight can soon become a fading memory. A gentle breeze [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/return-to-the-park/</link>
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		<title>Special Announcement!/ Haiti Relief Auction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Special Announcement! &#8220;Blooms in Winter&#8221; is now up for bids on the Haiti Relief Auction sponsored by 140hours. It&#8217;s a great way to purchase original art at bargain prices! Come see and join in on the bidding fun. One hundred percent of the money raised is being donated to help the Haitian people! You can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/special-announcement-haiti-relief-auction/</link>
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		<title>Humanitarian Efforts for Haiti/140 Hours</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People around the world are coming together for a common purpose to help those in need in Haiti after a devastating earthquake. Visual Artists are one of such groups who have opened their hearts by donating work to be auctioned in 140 Hours Art Auction Benefit for Haiti. One hundred percent of the proceeds will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/humanitarian-efforts-for-haiti140-hours/</link>
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		<title>Powell&#8217;s Point Park Video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone, I made this small video from my Powell&#8217;s Point Park Series I am working on. Hope you enjoy it Let the tranquility of nature transport you to a realm of peacefulness.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/powells-point-park-video/</link>
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		<title>Sweetness In Friendship</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sweetness In Friendship It is a gorgeous September morning causing one to recall past languorous summer days. Birds noisily flutter in and out of the old apple tree as a gentle breeze appears intermittently. I have come to paint in my best friend’s backyard while she is traveling. Like the apple tree our friendship has [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/sweetness-in-friendship/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Wonderment 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas Wonderment The scene is set, candles lit and ornaments hung. A Christmas glow envelops all, warming hearts near and far. Christmas heightens our sense of humanity and stirs a kindness lost in the rush of life.  Mere strangers’ nods and smiles are warmly acknowledged; which would otherwise be lost to a sea of preoccupation. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/christmas-wonderment-2009/</link>
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		<title>Working on a Xmas Still Life&#8211;Come join in!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sending Holiday Cheer to everyone! I hope everyone is getting along well with their Christmas preparations. I&#8217;m trying to beat the clock as usual!  I have lots to do yet before the 25th. This is always a very busy time of year. I am presently working on a Christmas still life I set up in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/working-on-a-xmas-still-life-come-join-in/</link>
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		<title>Late Autumn</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Late Autumn It is well into autumn now. Leaves have been stripped from trees baring skeletal structures beneath.  Glimpses of areas unseen before, make their appearance between negative spaces once occupied by greenery. Mauves and grays have overtaken the land as nature prepares for her slumber ahead; while straw colored grasses soften the appearance of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/late-autumn/</link>
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		<title>Inevitable Change</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Inevitable Change After last night’s rainfall, a cold chill hangs in the air.  Dark clouds warn of impending weather disturbances. Mother Nature broods over her unsettled disposition, suggesting that she is not yet finished delivering rain and clouds. A thunderous surf echoes in the distance as it moves rapidly to shore.  Peaks and rolling motion [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/inevitable-change/</link>
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		<title>Work Featured on CanArtisan&#8217;s Blog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CanArtisan and I recently made connections via Twitter. They have a lovely blog that features and promotes Canadian Artists. They were very complementary of my work and asked if they could feature a selection of work on their Thursday&#8217;s Gallery Feature. Of course I was delighted and am very grateful for their nice article. Many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/work-featured-on-canartisans-blog/</link>
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		<title>A State of Solitude at Powell&#8217;s Pt. Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A State of Solitude The air is clear and crisp this morning. We have been blessed with another gorgeous autumn day. Today the park tantalizes one with an array of subject matter.  Decisions must be made before the noon sun fades autumn’s brilliance. Finally, across the ocean a strip of land beckons to be captured [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/a-state-of-solitude-at-powells-pt-park/</link>
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		<title>Within the Breeze</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Within the Breeze The wind is unforgiving today. It gusts about whipping grasses and foliage relentlessly. The ocean air permeates the space with its salty breath. Fall has suddenly arrived with its bright clear colors and crisp air. I have found a sheltered corner on the beach avoiding some of the wind&#8217;s power. Memories of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/within-the-breeze/</link>
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		<title>Unexpected Press</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday I was received an unexpected surprise. On the way to a medical appointment with my family we  stopped at the A&#38;W in Truro for breakfast. The Chronicle Herald (A local newspaper in Nova Scotia)was strewn on top of one of the tables. I suddenly had an urge to check the paper&#8211;something I don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/unexpected-press/</link>
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		<title>Invitation to Freedom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Invitation To Freedom There is a chill in the air as a cool breeze drifts in; causing one to don long sleeves and pants. A shift occurs as the lazy days of summer begin to fade. The park is quieter today as people move on to other responsibilities with September’s anticipated arrival. Still the park’s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/invitation-to-freedom/</link>
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		<title>Grand Finale! Finished Version of Time Framed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Special Thanks to all those who followed my process on &#8220;Time Framed&#8221;. I really enjoyed interacting with you during the painting process. Hope you enjoyed your visits too. Cheers to you all! Time Framed After continuous days of showers and thunderstorms the sun decided to make its debut this evening. Golden light drenched the landscape [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/grand-finale-finished-version-of-time-framed/</link>
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		<title>Progression of the Oil Painting &#8220;Time Framed&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After a few inquiries about posting progression shots on my blog I decided to add the stages of an 18x24in. landscape of Powell&#8217;s Pt.Park entitled&#8221; Time Framed&#8221;. You can read my earlier note about the evening I painted the sketch for this piece here. Plein Air: All my landscapes begin with a plein air painting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/progression-of-the-oil-painting-time-framed/</link>
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		<title>Twitter 140: Art Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Artist Statement:  Relationships bloom, tweet by tweet. Many tweets later, defenses drop; revealing delicate layers of multifaceted personalities. Biography:  Debbie Lamey-MacDonald is a Nova Scotian artist who works from life to capture the essence of her subject. Musings accompany her paintings. I am very happy and excited to be a part of an upcoming art [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/twitter-140-art-show/</link>
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		<title>Spirits Merge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Spirits Merge It is a humid and very breezy day in August. Everything is in motion as a steady breeze drifts over the ocean surface. It dashes throughout pockets of space within swaying foliage. An intimate perch above the shoreline beckons for company. It creates a protected space for the viewer, enabling one to nestle [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/spirits-merge/</link>
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		<title>The Unexpected In Plein Air</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A  Harmonic Existence Every year I gleefully anticipate the arrival of wild rose bushes. They brighten summer greens and cheerfully inhabit the surrounding space. Their nature is pleasant and easy going.  Bobbling in the breeze they sway about effortlessly. Resistance is set aside as they adjust to nature&#8217;s ever-changing state. Without resistance an existence of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/the-unexpected-in-plein-air/</link>
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		<title>New FaceBook Fan Page</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Everyone! I finally got my Facebook Fan Page up and running! I tepidly decided to create a presence on Facebook, but now am quite pleased to be there. It has been fun connecting with local and internet friends as well as former students. Having a Facebook Page also sets the stage for informal discussions [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/new-facebook-fan-page/</link>
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		<title>One Last Bloom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One Last Bloom Early summer has begun with a symphony of dramatic blooms. For three years a small peony bush taunted one with the anticipation of expansive blooms.  Finally, the day arrived and she joyfully presented an array of large bouncy blooms.  Their gentle pink hue made them appear delicate as they swayed happily in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/one-last-bloom/</link>
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		<title>Seasonal Journey</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Seasonal Journey Spring is upon us and has brought a renewal of life.  Nature adorns her space with an abundance of blooms, lime greens and reddish umbers.  The air is crisp as I nestle down beside a low lying tree limb.  Before me is a treasure to behold. Fresh blossoms rejoice in spring&#8217;s return with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/seasonal-journey/</link>
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		<title>Final Days</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Final Days It is a crisp October morning. Mist hangs in the air from last night&#8217;s moisture; while sunlight adds drama to the land and sea. I can hear a chorus of Canadian Geese announcing their arrival as they inhabit the space overhead. They arrive in formation moving quickly into the expansive space beyond. A [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/final-days/</link>
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		<title>Within The Layers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I spotted this little pot of begonias in the grocery store one day. They reminded me of warmer days and gardening. In the summer they have been known to add a burst of bright color to any shade garden. Their interesting shaped leaves are an added bonus to their song of color. Like roses, they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/within-the-layers/</link>
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		<title>Four Corners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This painting evolved as I went along. Initially, when I began to paint it, I was just going to do quick sketches. Then inspiration took over and I really got into more detail. I loved playing with contrasting values and trying to get the fruit to &#8220;shine&#8221;. It stayed in development mode in between other [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/four-corners/</link>
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		<title>Iris Harmony/Visit to Florist Shop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yearning for the lushness of spring and summer, I once again took a visit to my local florist.  Sometimes when I go I have a flower or color in mind that I feel like painting. This time my urge was the color purple. I love a blue-purple; it seems so regal and rich. While in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/iris-harmonyvisit-to-florist-shop/</link>
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		<title>Teatime</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a special little teacup  my brother gave me awhile ago. I always had intentions of using it as subject matter and finally got around to painting it. I was drawn to its cheerful motifs and funnel shape. It evokes an emotional response as I recall soothing cups of tea in relaxation or social [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/teatime/</link>
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		<title>With Grace</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every now and then a painting takes you on some twists and turns.  &#8220;With Grace&#8221; was such a painting.  In the beginning these larger carnations were vibrant and bursting with life.  I happily sketched them on canvas and blocked in my values and then life got in the way and I did not get back [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/with-grace/</link>
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		<title>Gerber Daisy Brings Vibrancy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During this time of year I begin to miss nature&#8217;s vibrant vegetation and getting out on my plein air excursions.  So I decided to visit our local florist to consume the vibrant colors and aliveness of their ongoing supply of flowers.  In the dead of winter they seemed to energize one;  leading to visions of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/gerber-daisy-brings-vibrancy/</link>
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		<title>Egg Cup /Minimalist Series</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I just finished this 5x7in painting.  The tricky part in this painting was  making sure my ellipse was correct and maintaining the symmetrical proportions of the egg cup. I found this little egg cup in my cupboard and have wanted to paint it for awhile.  I just loved how cheerful it looked with its bright [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/egg-cup-minimalist-series/</link>
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		<title>First of Series</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sold I just finished &#8221; Marching Into Autumn&#8221;. It is the first painting in my Powell&#8217;s Point Park  Series.  My plein air study was used has a reference, as well as my written impressions and color notes. I began this painting by toning the canvas with cadmium yellow light. I tried to do sections at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/first-of-series/</link>
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		<title>Unexpected Places/Being Ready</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Recent events reminded me that it is always good to maintain an open mind of where one can display their artwork.   Using traditional galleries is great, but other venues besides regular galleries can also prove to be a good fit for one&#8217;s work as well.  I recently had the opportunity to hang a collection of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/unexpected-placesbeing-ready/</link>
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		<title>New Series/ Outlook for 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year Everyone! I have started 2009 by launching a new &#8220;Minimalist Series&#8221; of small works.  They will be a part of my&#8221; Bookshelf Collection&#8221; on my website http://www.lameymacdonald.com This series will run no larger than 6x8in. They are so enjoyable to paint and at the same time hone my skills.   An abundance of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/new-series-outlook-for-2009/</link>
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		<title>Merry Xmas Everyone!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Finally getting my Xmas painting posted.  All  I need to do now is  run off photos. Then cutting and pasting begins.   I give these cards out for gifts to family, friends etc.  Often the people receiving them frame them as keepsakes.  I thought that was such a neat idea and one I had not thought [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/merry-xmas-everyone/</link>
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		<title>Twitter/Joined Online Gallery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I just joined Twitter and have an icon on my sidebar so you can keep up to date with short quips from me regarding news and new work posted. Join Twitter today so you can follow along! It is fun and entertaining! Cheers! On another note I just spent a lot of time getting set [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/twitterjoined-online-gallery/</link>
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		<title>New Still Life/Xmas in the Works</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been awhile since my last post! This is such a busy time of year!! I recently finished a new studio painting&#8211;just a small one, but fun to do.  It measures 9in.x 7in.  I set the still life up in my studio and then painted from life.  I loved, loved painting the design on the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/new-still-lifexmas-in-the-works/</link>
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		<title>Red Appears/ Studio Work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been so busy working on location and also finishing up a  studio painting that I did not get a chance to get back to my third sketch.  Well I finally finished my apple sketch!  It was tricky working wet in wet as red is such a strong color!  It is really easy to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/red-appears-studio-work/</link>
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		<title>Powell Point Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Prior to Thanksgiving weekend I found a treasure trove of subject matter in a park close to home.  I have visited the park many years ago, but had a nudge to return.  I was so delighted that I listened to that nudge.  I was like a child with a new toy.  There are so many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/powell-point-park/</link>
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		<title>Back Out Again!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since the weather was so good today.  I decided to take advantage of it and head out on location again this evening.  I headed to MacLellan&#8217;s Brook where I was going this morning before I found a new location on my way.  It is cloudy tonight and the sun is a bit fleeting. I decided [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/back-out-again/</link>
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		<title>New Location</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I ventured out early in the morning with the intentions of painting a study in one of my favorite locations.  However, on my way I discovered a new spot I had never painted.  Usually it is shrouded by dense foliage, but with Mother Nature weeding out her foliage the spot became quite visible from the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/new-location/</link>
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		<title>Wine &amp; Cheese</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My husband and I attended an Invitational Wine and Cheese at Nova Scotia Art Sales and Rental.  It was meant to be a thank-you to artists, patrons and volunteers.  It was inspirational to see other artists&#8217; work.  I wish I was closer to Halifax so I could take in events/talks with the arts community.  It [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/wine-cheese/</link>
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		<title>Quick Sketches to Hone Skills</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A couple of weeks ago, I began quick painting sketches in my studio to further develop my observation skills and brushwork.  My objective was to set up simple still life and work intuitively completing mini paintings within an hour or less.  I added interest by focusing direct lighting on my subject; thus, creating contrasting areas [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/quick-sketches-to-hone-skills/</link>
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		<title>A Beautiful September Morning</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was one of those beautiful autumn mornings where the air was fresh , but not too cold.  It was a more pleasing morning today as the wind from yesterday had disappeared.  Moisture filtered in the air and clung to foliage.  I decided to go to MacLellan&#8217;s Brook today as I love this area and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/a-beautiful-september-morning/</link>
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		<title>Slide Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My son put together a slide show of some of the painting stages &#8220;Years Gone By&#8221; went through before it was brought to completion.  I began with a small pencil thumbnail sketch (not shown) to determine my focal point and values.  Then thin washes of color were painted over the entire canvas.  I worked on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/slide-show/</link>
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		<title>Back to Big Island</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During a run on fine days I ventured down to Big Island on two separate occasions.  The first morning was gorgeous, still and warm.  The ocean was like a mirror.  While I was sitting on the beach, I began to observe the grasses before me.  What I found interesting was the way they arched as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/back-to-big-island/</link>
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		<title>Summer Returns</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We were lucky enough to get consecutive days of summer weather again.  Thus, I took the opportunity to get back out on location.  I ventured back out to MacLellan&#8217;s Brook.  It was a hazy evening &#8211;warm and languorous.  I was attracted to both the back lighting in this scene and the diagonal slats of light [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/summer-returns/</link>
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		<title>At Last!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After several weeks of rain, a clear day has finally arrived!  When I awoke to a beautiful day and captivating light my itinerary for the day quickly changed.  It was a perfect morning for a study.  So with my gear in tow I ventured out to MacLellan&#8217;s Brook- one of my favorite places to paint.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/at-last/</link>
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		<title>Phantom Artist Appears/Backyard Studio</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My son and I were joking that I was like the phantom artist on my site.  Since we had not posted the About section on my site there was not a single picture of the artist on my website.  Even on my blog my outdoor set up was on display, but NO artist!  Well the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/phantom-artist/</link>
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		<title>Hot off the Easel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday morning I decided to venture out to McLennan&#8217;s Mtn. I travel on a dirt road that winds through the woods and offers much subject matter at various times of the day and year. It was a morning where the light was fleeting and darted in and out of a heavy cloud cover. On my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/hot-off-the-easel/</link>
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		<title>Out Again</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been back out on location again this past week. I call it my great outdoor studio&#8211;which is also my greatest teacher! I find it amazing that I can visit the same local areas year after year and still view it with fresh eyes. Often stumbling upon new subjects or viewing familiar subjects in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/out-again/</link>
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		<title>It’s My Party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On June 27th a piece of my work titled &#8220;A Cheery Note&#8221; was part of a group show called, &#8220;It&#8217;s My Party&#8221; at the Destination Gallery, Parrsboro Nova Scotia. Here is a visual of it. I set this still life up in my studio and painted it from life. Time was of the essence as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/its-my-party/</link>
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		<title>Yippee! It&#8217;s Launched!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am very excited to say that my new website is now on the web! Many, many thanks to my son Brett who built my new website! I greatly appreciate all the effort and enduring hours he put into completing it. It is so wonderful to have a computer savvy individual at home! Any comments [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.lameymacdonald.com/yippee-its-launched/</link>
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