Experimental workshop results

 This past week I attended an experimental art workshop at Carrefour Beausoleil in Miramichi. The purpose was basically to have fun, loosen up and try different mediums. For me that meant switching from my regular mediums of watercolour, oils and pastels to a medium I’ve never really cared for….acrylics.

I did enjoy the week as I attended with many friends from the Miramichi Art Core. Can’t say I learned to like acrylics any better though…it just won’t ever be my medium of choice. I was relatively happy with a couple of the paintings…and like them or not…they will all be on display and sale at Carrefour this coming week along with the work of the 6 other artists that took part in the workshop ..so drop in for a visit! 

My paintings from the week- 

Trail Gates in Winter

 Almost forgot to share this one with you… out again with an artist friend a couple of weeks ago…painting from our cars…this time, Wilson’s Point Trail Gates in Winter for me. Kelly did a pastel of a cropping of trees. I’ve done an oil and a pastel on location since the start of the year..so thought I’d give it a go this time with watercolours. I was quite happy with the result. Size 8 X 10 inches. M. Graham watercolours on Arches 100% cotton paper. 140lb.

Centennial Bridge

 High snow banks made it difficult to find a view lately… but here’s one I found yesterday… The Centennial Bridge in Miramichi. Mixed dry media on toned paper - size 5 X 7 in.

Coronation Medal

 Presentation of The King Charles ||| Coronation Medal event was held in Fredericton on February 9

I am deeply appreciative of the recognition of my art work by Senator David Adams Richards and also both humbled and delighted to be in the company of those much more deserving.

Flat Iron Building

 Flat Iron Building (Chatham Miramichi)

Oils on canvas board

Size 5 X 7 in

Painted February 2nd on location in Chatham, Miramichi touched up in the studio today.

Had a great afternoon with Kelly Hay-Hambrook painting from our cars on a really cold day…we were faced in opposite directions…she faced the wharf creating a pastel and me the town. I’ve always loved the sight of this little red building.

January Day at Ritchie Wharf

 Friday January 10 was about 3° C outside and myself and an artist friend decided it was a good day for some car painting …That is, we each drove to Ritchie Wharf with pastels to sit inside our cars to paint. I kept my side window open for better light and my scene was also outside that side window. I find if the window is up , I cant’s see true colours through it. My battery heated vest kept me nice and warm and I listened to music through my wireless earbuds. We both finished up in about 2 hours and I took mine home to the studio to finesse a bit… Here it is: (Touch to enlarge)

January Day at Ritchie Wharf - pastels on Pastelmat - 8 X 10 in.

Thank you!

 All of these original watercolour pendants (plus one I didn’t get a photo of) have found a home….or should I say…neck. Thank you!

Wishing you all a Happy Creative New Year!