Passion evolves.

My newest mixed media painting, "PASSION", is hanging at the Almonte Herb Garden in the Bergamot Barn. It is one of a selection of mixed media works in a show called Spice of Life, featuring OMMA [Ottawa Mixed Media Artists].

Spice of Life runs until July 30th. If you are in the area, take time to see the show and wander around the Herb Garden. It is a lovely experience.

As often happens, I finished this piece quite soon before it went to the gallery and I only got a few days to enjoy it myself. The painting is inspired by the series Game of Thrones and I am quite in love with it! Watch "PASSION" evolving below in the short video I made to chronicle the journey of its creation. Enjoy!

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Spice of Life.

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

My day will be spent in the studio finishing a piece for the upcoming OMMA [Ottawa Mixed Media Artists] show "Spice of Life", being held at The Almonte Herb Garden for the month of July.


Spice of Life. What does this phrase bring to your mind? I thought of many exotic things - the Silk Road, spice trade routes, hot food, hot emotions... passion.

an early version.

Passion. The name of this painting and the volatile emotions experienced as an artist in creative mode. This piece has been a struggle for me. I have no idea why.

reworked.

There is a lot of texture in this piece. And a lot of layers. I painted over the whole board more than once in the quest to find my true voice. I am still finding my way.

in process.

It's not always like this. There are occasions when the art makes itself. But these are rare. Passion is what drives me to make art. My Muse will have its way. It's the spice of life.

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