From the Waterfront in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Acr280, gallery canvas 5 inches x 10 inches

Smelling the Lupines, Harbourville, Nova Scotia Acr277, Wood Panel, 5 inches x 7 inches

Every dog likes to smell all the flowers.  I know mine does.

What ya Thinking Dr. Phil, Acr249, gallery canvas, 4 inches x 6 inches

David Lacey allowed me to paint from some of his photographs, I was very thankful.  I painted 3 paintings of his dog Dr. Phil.  Dr. Phil is a sweety.  I was honor that David bought all three paintings. David is a very well known artist and I love his art work. 

From the Causeway, Annapolis River, Acr262, gallery canvas, 6 inches x 12 inches

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Some people anchor their boats at the causeway while they are not fishing.  Here is just a few leaving to go do some scallop dragging. 

Tammy, Look at Mona Doing the Ballerina, Acr269 gallery canvas 16 inches x 40 inches

Growing up as a child I went skating with my friends Tammy and Mona.

Mona loved to skate and I thought she did a very good job at it. It brings back very warm memories of wonderful time we had as childhood friends. 

Come on Daddy Swing Me, Margaretsville, Acr209 stretched canvas 10 inches x 12 inches

I was visting Margaretsville wharf and thought this was a good composition.  I was drawing and then it started to rain.  I had to finish the drawing  in the car.  They have a lovely gallery there with alot of local art it was a great day.   If you would like to purchase this piece of art it is at Swoon Fine Art and Antiques in Hammonds Plains.

Kaitlin Waving Greg Off, Parker's Cove Acr214 gallery canvas 6 inches x 12 inches

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Our son is loading his traps for the fall season and Kaitlin is there to see him off. A lovely couple.

Duke going for a ride, Halls Harbour, Nova Scotia, Acr 253 wood gallery, 9 inches x 12 inches

This painting is at the lovely gallery in Halls Harbour owned by Fabienne Laydecker.  She is  a wonderful artist.

The gallery is called the Copper Fox Gallery, there are over 25 artist showing their and each one has a unique style, nice pottery as well. 

Bouys Galore, Halls Harbour, Nova Scotia Acr279 gallery canvas 3 inches x 3 inches,

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Lunenburg at Night, Acr241 gallery canvas, 9 inches x 12 inches

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Getting ready for the Folk Art Festival in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Come on out and enjoy July 31, 2011

The Best 4 hours of fun 12 noon - 4

The Good Old Days, Hillsburn, Nova Scotia, Acr 237 wood panel on stretcher, 16 inches x 20 inches

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This painting was painted from a 1950's photograph, I grew up in this wonderful place.  A lot of this today no longer is there, but you can imagine it when you are there. The many fishing jobs that use to be has sadly left our community's.  If you would like to see or purchase this painting it is hanging a the Cocoa Pesto in Windsor for the summer months. 

Helen's Wool Socks on the line, Acr233 gallery canvas 4 inches x 4 inches

My dear friend Helen always has the most colorful socks.  So this is where I had the idea to paint this from. 

A Maritime Christmas, Parker's Cove, Nova Scotia, Acr210 stretched canvas, 8 inches x 16 inches

This is where I attend church a lovely place to come worship and you are all welcome to come. 
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.   I didn't know about God or think about him till in my 20's. A very short version of my personal experience. This has been my MOST important decision I have ever made in my life trusting God alone for eternal life.   I now have a inner peace  never before experienced.
This painting reminds me of Grant Potter his joy for living for his Lord and his joy of hockey.  He is in this painting with his Boston Bruins Jersey on having a fun time with his friends.  He has gone on to be with the Lord and is sadly missed. Thank your  Jesus and Grant for this inspiration. 

Mulling it all over at the Cove, Parker's Cove. Nova Scotia, Acr236 wood panel gallery 36 inches x 24 inches

You can see this painting at the market on a fine Saturdays or at Holly Everett Gallery across from the Parker's Cove Wharf Sat late afternoon till Friday at 12:00.  I went on top of the roof at Nautical Seafoods to take the photo so I could paint this.  Taking the canvas up on the roof to draw on wasn't a option.  I am a little scared of heights.  The view up there is lovely you can see so much more.  That is my husbands red/white truck and my brothers aqua color boat .  We are a from a family of fisherman.

Getting Ready to Go, Sanford, Nova Scotia Acr278 gallery canvas 16 inches x 20 inches

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This is a little different style of painting I do when I want to be a little free with the paint.
Done all with a palette knife.  It doesn't show well in the photo needs to be seen. Enjoy.

Patiently Waiting, Halifax Acr276 gallery canvas 10 inches x 12 inches

I enjoyed painting this although it was a challenge balancing all the colours.  I added a little life with the dog and lady.  This painting I finished yesterday.  I lost track of all the hours this one took to paint around 50.

Over Looking Halls Harbour Acr257 gallery canvas 18 inches x 24 inches

A different view of Halls Harbour.  This photo was taken by David Lacey, he let me paint from his wonderful photo.  The couple seem to be enjoying the scenery.  A lovely place to go visit and have lobster for dinner.

Sunday Gathering II Acr251 gallery canvas 18 inches x 14 inches

This is my grandmother's 100 year old homestead.  My aunt Jean lives there now after retiring.  My mom and I , her sisters and brother go to visit on Sundays.  This is a birthday party.  My aunt made us the best cheesecake it is awesome.  It looks pretty much like you see except for the dog of time past and a splash of color. It is like walking back in time, a very special heart warming place.

Grammie Take My Hand, Parker's Cove Acr223 gallery canvas 11 x 14

I love painting Parker's Cove.  This is where I live.  My son was fishing the green boat in the background.  It is always a farewell at the start of the lobster season.  Alot of the different family's come and watch the first day. I have my camera ready to take some pics to paint.

Moonlite Night, Blomidon Acr215 gallery canvas 8 inches x 16 inches

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Maureen and I were on a road trip.  Stopping and taking photos of all the breathtaking scenery was amazing.  We parked the car and both took canvas's to draw on to later paint.  The scenery in Blomidon is wonderful. This is a farm off on one of those dirt roads in that area.

Wills and Kate's Wedding Day Acr271 12 inches x 12 inches gallery canvas

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Buck Wants to go In The Truck. Acr232 gallery canvas 12 inches x 16 inches

I have decided to show a few of my previous paintings that I have done in the 2011 year. Hope you enjoy. Joanna and I were wandering around and came upon this beautiful farm, it was on Newcombe Road in Upper Canard.  It was a  snowy day, but I wanted it to be summer so I changed it.