January 10, 2009 – 1:34 pm
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’s work as well. I recently had the opportunity to hang a collection of [...]
January 4, 2009 – 4:01 pm
Happy New Year Everyone! I have started 2009 by launching a new “Minimalist Series” of small works. They will be a part of my” Bookshelf Collection” 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 [...]
December 15, 2008 – 9:38 am
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 [...]
December 2, 2008 – 3:59 pm
It’s been awhile since my last post! This is such a busy time of year!! I recently finished a new studio painting–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 [...]
October 28, 2008 – 2:51 pm
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 [...]
October 13, 2008 – 10:10 pm
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 [...]
September 26, 2008 – 10:33 pm
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’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 [...]
