Tag Archives: Muskoka Artist
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 …
Gallery Open for Business!
There were lots of last minute details but Heron’s Nest Studio Gallery opened on schedule, Saturday, June 2. Friends, visiting for the weekend, helped to make set up the refreshments, greet visitors and clean up afterwards. The weather couldn’t have been better – 21C, sunny with a light breeze all day so folks could mill …
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.
Mother Earth Book Available!
It’s ready! This Little Rock We Call Earth is printed and available for purchase. On February 2, I posted about the creation of a book of my art and words that documents my painting journey from 2011 to 2015 using a selection of images with supportive text. The underlying message of this first book is one of care and concern …
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. …
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
This Little Rock We Call Earth (MyPictureBook)
I’m coming to realize one of my greatest artistic motivations is to increase our sensitivity to the environment, to the fragility of the earth and our mutual interdependence. Since 2011, I’ve drawn most of my painting inspirations from our natural environs. In 2013, I wrote a short essay entitled, Mother Earth – the Mother of Us All that received first …
Happy New Year!
Where did 2015 go! I can’t believe another year has flown by. With the administrative responsibilities in my life I didn’t get much time for creative expression, but some wonderful volunteers have stepped forward to take over a couple of jobs from me so now I’m gearing up for a productive year ahead with more words …
Soull Kreations Summer Collection: Dragonfly & Daisy Inspired Jewellery
Carolyn Freedman and I have been making jewellery under the name, Soull Kreations, for the past three years. As friends, we enjoyed each others company and wanted to do something creative together. Our goal was to design beautiful, easy-to-wear and affordable costume jewellery. Our necklaces are long enough to put over your head so no need to fuss …
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 …
Blue Heron Writes 
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