Author Archive: Wendie Donabie
Dragonflies Take Flight from My Easel
Just completed 7 new Dragonflies and 1 Damselfly for consideration by the Dabbling Duck Gallery in Port Carling, Ontario. Love these magical creatures. Currently, over 5,000 varieties have been identified but there are probably many more out there. There main diet consists of midges and mosquitoes which makes them a great benefit to us in …
Ventures into Abstraction
I’ve repeated on more than one occasion that I don’t understand abstract painting and thus would never do it… As they say, Never say never.
Artistic Evolution
Working on material for a group show with three fellow artists this fall, I’m stretching and trying new things in my paintings. Although I feel I will always be a representational painter, I am working on loosening up my work and evolving into a more impressionistic style of painting. I continue to use photos as reference …
ARTISTS UNITE! – Stop the scammers
Just a few days ago, a close friend called me about a suspicious email. Someone from Toronto had contacted her to purchase one of her paintings. He claimed it was for his office. After providing an address, my friend did a search on Google Maps and located a low income apartment building in Toronto, not …
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Blessed New Year!
From our home to yours all the best wishes of the season and peace, health, happiness & abundance to you all in 2017!
How are You Marketing Your Artwork?
One of the hardest parts of any business is defining and reaching the market for your product. It’s the same for your art. People don’t buy artwork every day; the majority consider art a luxury item or at least something purchased only after taking care of the necessities of life. So, how do you find those buyers? Today, a …
Inspiration from John Denver
Originally posted on Espirational: A 10 Minute Vacation for the Soul:
We have a great quote that was already scheduled for today, but I decided to add an extra post. Why? When I heard a beautiful song during church services I knew I had to share it. When the pastor got up to speak after the special music she said,…
Fairy Tales
Love this quote….THIS inspires me! ” If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” ~ Albert Einstein Painting details: Forest in Transition, Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 30 inches, framed, Copyright Wendie Donabie In Muskoka, Cedar trees …
Earth Day – Celebrate Nature — jovinacooksitalian
The Earth Day movement, that was started in the 1970′s by John McConnell, has since seen billions take part in planting trees, cleaning up local neighborhoods and pushing government officials to enact more progressive environmental laws. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin was instrumental in raising awareness about protecting the environment. On April 22, 1970, rallies …
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