Tag Archives: Art for Sale
News from the Nest! – first edition
News from Heron’s Nest Studio Gallery Hello from Heron’s Nest Studio Gallery! Last June we opened the Gallery, located steps from downtown Bracebridge. Working in a variety of mediums, my paintings reflect my love of nature and my concern for the environment. The intimate studio gallery also features work by other Muskoka artists who draw their inspiration from the natural …
Rock, Paper, Scissors – The Creative Process
I’ve noticed that readers of my posts want to understand the creative process that takes me from idea to finished painting. When I recently, posted about a mixed media painting I created for a local art show, I didn’t include those details so here is how Rock, Paper, Scissors: Collaboration – It’s A Draw, came into being. …
Rock, Paper, Scissors?
For the February Members art show at Chapel Gallery in Bracebridge, Muskoka Arts and Crafts challenged artists with the theme, Rock, Paper, Scissors. Do you believe, I’ve never played the game? Once I learned the concept, lots of ideas popped into my head but one kept returning. Somehow I wanted to incorporate real objects in my …
Close Encounter
Our eyes meet, time stops Creatures from different worlds A divine moment… Close Encounter was just accepted into the Huntsville Art Society, Spring Vitality Show, running at the Summit Centre from February 17-May 17, 2016. http://www.wendiedonabie.com
Create, Participate, Share – Culture Days!
Demonstrating oil painting and jewellery making at Huntsville Public Library, Sept 25-27.
ART SCAM ADDENDUM
I just learned that others my art community received the identical email today!! We all want to sell our work but this is not the way…..Unless you know the person contacting you, do not reply to their communication…… Forewarned is forearmed! ~ Wendie
Newest Paintings – Inspired by Muskoka Sunsets
Inspired by our beautiful Muskoka Sunsets, I created a small series of paintings to celebrate these natural works of art that grace our evening skies. These paintings are a small selection of the work I will have available this coming weekend at the Baysville Arts & Crafts Festival. The art market sets up in the …
Busy Summers in Muskoka!
Summer in Muskoka is always a busy time, trying to take advantage of the wonderful weather and so many special events. Visit Muskoka Tourism at this link to discover all there is to do in our beautiful area. Here’s what I’m up to the next few weeks! Still lots of planning and work to be done for …
Muskoka Sunsets – Unbeatable Inspiration
How do I, as an artist, capture Nature’s brilliant palette of colours when the evening sky fills with a fast-changing rainbow of hues? For me the only way is using reference photos. The next problem is matching colours. Well, forget that! No matter how many paint colours exist and how much mixing I do, it seems impossible …
Flower Paintings and A Poem of Rising Passion and Answered Prayer
With a couple of outdoor art shows coming up, I decided creating small paintings would be a good idea. There’s always room for a small piece of art to brighten up your home, workplace or cottage. These canvases are all Acrylic on Canvas, 6 x 6 inches, $50 each. Brilliant colours, faces open to the sun, …
Blue Heron Writes 
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