I have been away from the keyboard for a while now as I am off on a new adventure. We have just moved to Grande Prairie, Alberta and I will be pursuing my art career from here for a while. I am just barely set up in my new studio and have left most of my gear behind until our old house sells and we make the final move.
This should be good for me to build my skills as a painter and push my creativity in a new direction. I have only brought my acrylic paints with me and will this year try some plein aire works. There are some beautiful spots that I have already found and I am anxious to get back to my easel! My chihuahua will keep me company and may make an interesting subject to paint as he loves being outdoors.
Today is a rainy day and yet I can see two beautiful little birds on my porch railing. I just know I will love it here. Wildlife abounds in the area, so there will be a lot of subjects for new artworks. There will be a lot of new photos for reference! I have already been out with the camera and have some photos of old farm machinery and an old barn and even some buffalo. There are numerous elk, moose and deer in the area and are a daily sight. Perhaps even my photography skills will improve! This would likely be a miracle, as there are a lot of technical things nvolved there that I just do not seem able to grasp!
So there it is in a nutshell and I will keep you updated as I get settled. Thanks for stopping by.
