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Time Framed

After continuous days of showers and thunderstorms the sun decided to make its debut this evening. Golden light drenched the landscape presenting dramatic stage lighting for the surrounding scenery. A profound stillness added to nature’s drama; causing one to feel as if they had stepped into an incredible photo shoot. A capsule of time preserved and quickly snapped before it faded.

It is a momentary pocket of time that must be experienced fully by one’s senses before it rapidly passes on to the next. Allowing oneself to fully experience the moment must happen quickly and with complete surrender. Becoming attune to the present allows worries to fade and a sense of self to prevail.

Debbie Lamey-MacDonald

Powell’s Point Park, Nova Scotia

You can also view the stages of development of  ”Time Framed” here. :D

Soft Elegance

“Hydrangea drape softly, creating a soft elegance during the last days of autumn.”

Debbie Lamey-MacDonald

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Notions Ready

With notions ready repairs begin. Renewing used items become a ritual often forgotten. Bringing the old to reusable condition sheds new light on a long forgotten treasure.

Debbie Lamey-MacDonald

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Baubles and Ribbon

“Baubles and ribbon return, adding glitz to a festive holiday season.”

by Debbie Lamey-MacDonald

Snowballs in Summer

Although it is summer, giant white snowballs have grown in my garden. Their life expectancy is enduring and even the summer heat does not seem to disturb them. They bobble gleefully in the warm breeze; taking flight with each wisp that comes along.

Their carefree nature bring smiles from those who glance their way. Once picked their longevity persists as they pair nicely with ribbon and glass. Hydrangea’s charm is unrelenting whether in masses or as individuals.

Debbie Lamey-MacDonald

Plymouth, Nova Scotia

As summer marches on my Annabelle Hydrangea displays an abundance of large white blooms. They are so large they remind me of white snowballs. I love taking cuttings and displaying them in vases around the house. The shape of this vase was really appealing to me and I knew it would one day make it into one of my still life paintings. I love this color of purple ribbon and thought it would pair nicely with the greens in the hydrangea leaves. I hope you are enjoying summer’s floral abundance!

Warmly,

Debbie

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Sending Holiday Cheer to everyone!

I hope everyone is getting along well with their Christmas preparations. I’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 my studio. I have been posting my stages of development on my Facebook Fan Page and am really enjoying interacting with people there. So come along and join us as I head to the finish line with my painting! Would love to see you there

Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/lameymacdonald

Wishing you all smooth sailing with your preparations and Holiday Cheer with Family and Friends!

Warmly,

Debbie

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 pottery vase! Really fun to paint! I used an old  varnished water bed board to set my still life on.  It made for a nice shiny surface so that I could paint great reflections from my set up.  I have to come up with a title for this one yet though. I have posted my set up and the completed painting.

Now that this still life is complete I dismantled it and now have a new set up for my Xmas painting.  I will make cards off it when it is complete.  Paint has to really get flying as my days are getting numbered! I will post my set up and Xmas painting when complete.