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The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest ~ Sir Thomas Moore ~


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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Birdtober ......

Last month I participated in a fun "art challenge" called Birdtober 2024.
There was a Prompt list for each day of October with the name of a bird.
I started a fresh art journal and decided on a page layout ~ ultimately deciding on a two-page spread with a headshot, egg study, feather meaning, nesting habits and some notes on each bird.  It was so much fun to do, and the bonus was learning about birds I don't normally paint. I embellished the pages with a pressed flower from my garden attached with washi tape.  I'm not sure how I will fill in the remainder of the pages left in the art journal ... maybe I will just paint the birds at our feeder this month (there have been so many) and add some favourite bird quotes. 
I hope you enjoy looking through the pages xo 


































 

Friday, November 1, 2024

Hello November . . .

Welcoming in the month of November with having my two art submissions accepted into
Art in the Workplace, McMaster Innovation Parks #40th Exhibit.
The exhibit runs from November - February 2025.
Always so grateful to have this beautiful, welcoming space, and have my art sharing the walls with other talented, passionate artists.
This submission was a bit different as I entered two of my largest canvas pieces.  I normally go with smaller pieces around 9" x 12".  As with my other pieces, they have a little story written & tucked in underneath all the paint. Inspired by woodland walks. xx 
They fly to her
***
30" x 30"
One gentle touch
and friends abound
who gather near
where kindness is found.
An open heart 
an outstretched hand
gentle whispers spoken
to friends as they land.
They fly to her
when a storm is brewing
with gifts of song
and gentle cooing.
~deb dunn~


As though I had Wings
***
23" x 31"

 Strength and strings
woven things
embrace my day
and all that it brings.
Take me on a journey
I may never have again
Let me ride with you
as though I had wings.
~deb dunn~

You can see both pieces in person at:
Art in the Workplace
McMaster Innovation Park
175 Longwood Road Sough
Hamilton, Ontario 

Monday, October 28, 2024

October sunshine .....

It's been a busy time in my little corner of the world & I just realized that it's been a while since I posted anything here!

We've been taking in all the beauty of our favourite season with lots of woodland walks, family outings at the pumpkin patch, apple picking, beach walks and because the weather has been so amazing, autumn picnics. Visits to Stratford and Niagara on the lake to watch wonderful plays made for lovely little getaways throughout the weeks. 

I finished an exciting project I've been asked to illustrate :-) and I will share more on that soon.

I'm thrilled to have two pieces of art accepted into Exhibit 40 at Innovation Park, Hamilton, Ontario which will run November -January 2025.

As though I had wings & They fly to her. These are two of my largest pieces of work to date, measuring 23" x 32" & 30" x 30.5".  Both are filled with lots of detail, texture & love.

 

~as though I had wings~

the words underneath the painting...

Strength and strings

woven things

embrace my day, and all it brings

take me on a journey I may never have again

let me ride with you

as though I had wings.



~they fly to her~ 

the words underneath the painting ...
One gentle touch
and friends abound
who gather near
where kindness is found.
An open heart
an outstretched hand
gentle whispers spoken
to friends as they land.
They fly to her
when a storm is brewing
with gifts of song
and gentle cooing. 


Next month I'll be at Appleby United Church's Christmas Market
 Saturday, November 23
4407 Spruce Avenue
Burlington, Ontario
9:30 am - 3pm
I'll be bringing small pieces of original art, prints, cards, weavings, painted stones and driftwood Santas.
All the driftwood for my Santas has been gathered on morning walks along Lake Ontario. Each piece is wonderfully unique allowing each Santa to be a bit different than the next. 

I love painting them and watching their personalities come alive.
"Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons"

"October sunshine bathed the park
with such a melting light
that it had the dimmed expressive look
of a landscape by an old master"
~Elizabeth Enright~ 

Our home is all decorated and ready for trick -or-treaters Halloween night.
I hope you've been taking in all the beauty of this beautiful Autumn season.
Thanks for stopping by,
d xo 

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

September getaway ...

We had a lovely little getaway which took us to Prince Edward County, Vermont and New York (and lots of stops along the way) . Filled with wine tours, cruises, art trails, wonderful barns and shops and lots of r & r.
Spotting this adorable barn "LaLa Land" just down from Huff Estates winery put a smile on our face and we had to snap a photo after breakfast. My grandsons call me LaLa ;-) 

Sorry the photos are all out of order .... computer decided to be temperamental this afternoon!

A very emotional visit to Dog Mountain 
home of the Stephen Hunek Gallery and the Dog Chapel
in Saint Johnsbury Vermont.
We brought along photos with love notes written on the back of our three precious labs
Bentley * Ernest * and Archer * to add to the many thousands of other dogs loved and never forgotten.
Set on the most gorgeous grounds, Dog Mountain is a haven for people and their dogs.
 150 acres of mountaintop splendor, thousands of people from all over the world visit.
so much love and memories held within the  4 walls of Dog Mountain Chapel
We will never forget our visit.

Thank you, Dog Mountain, for your warm Welcome!


We absolutely loved visiting Brockville. Everyone was so friendly, there was a fabulous museum
and railway tunnel which was Canada's first constructed between 1854 and 1860.

The stunning Oeno Gallery Contemporary Art & Sculpture Garden 

Huff Estates




Beautiful 1,000 Island boat cruise along the St. Lawrence River.

Home, nice and relaxed ... getting ready for my Solo Art Exhibit closing this Sunday.
There will be coffee, cold drink, something to eat & conversation. 
Hope to see you there! 

Art Gallery of St. James
137 Melville Street
Dundas, Ontario
12:30 - 2:30