In White

This was a passionate expression completed in my studio influenced by all that I saw as white: Snow, Mist, clouds, icicles, reflections, fabric, homes, etc. I recall picturing these things in my mind that I had experienced outdoors first and then inside (even in the depths of my soul).

"In White" was meant to be an expression of something good. 

This Abstract Expression has received an Award of Excellence at the Federation of Canadian Artists Abstract Show (February 2012) in Vancouver and a first for me. 

I was pleased that the Jury was touched by this piece somehow. 

I feel art can involve our senses, emotions, and soul and continue its good influences.

Outdoors from the Inside

My first excursion painting outdoors was probably when I was a small child and so when I venture out now with sketchbook or paints I sense a child like joy come over me and am always rejuvenated in my spirit. I am not sure if it is the fresh air, the people I meet or that I am creating art. Probably all of these and more.

Here, I was at Cypress Mountain painting in acrylics, close to the outdoors, however in the comfort of Cypress Creek Lodge as part of the winter events. In this painting demonstration I quickly rendered the snow scene that I saw out the window as if I was outside as the light changed just as quickly of course.

Lugging my half box easel and suitcase of paints and materials made it feel like an outdoor excursion and was just as a passionate one,maybe because I was able to share it with the audience.

I plan to update this blog when I actually paint outside. For now you have a passionate outdoor painter painting outside her studio.

You are invited to follow along with me on these outings. Thank you from, Jane

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