Last weekend I decided to finally paint a new take on an old idea and it turned out to be so much fun. A few years back my girlfriend and I started making floor cloths which lead to chalkboards and somewhere in there a Half Marathon with some other girlfriends. However it was during my creative burst towards the floor cloths that I created a tea cup piece that I really did not want to sell but did...which meant new paints and canvases. So what's an artist to do ! This painting is about colour and because I tend to think in the abstract that is always another key element in anything I paint. So I am hearting this piece and I have hung it where it greets me each morning as I start my day.
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Had an amazing run yesterday cold and all. It was short and t-shirt weather for runners here however today it is back to late fall temperatures. I run with my IPhone and now have started to stop and smell the roses so to speak by taking photo's when I feel inspired. I am so lucky to live in a city that is definitely diverse in scenery, people and endless possibilities for my next painting. I find sometimes when I run that I am so into my music,my thoughts and keeping my pace that I miss out on some amazing photo opportunities. I decided I had to stop and take three pics during my runs and it is amazing what I have had the opportunity to photograph.
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Love to sail....can totally see me painting this into
a very whimsical piece! |
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So this little guy followed me for 4 km landing and flying
ahead of me and then landing....so neat! |
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My spot at the end of a run ....
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This last pic is of a great spot I found to sit and listen to the water lap up against the shore at the end of my run when I workout here. It is awesome..... People ask me if I miss the ocean or the lake since our move to Calgary and what I miss about them is lying in bed with your window open and falling asleep to the sound of the water lapping up against the shoreline. So this is my spot that I shut my eyes and for a few moments I get to listen to that sound. As my kids pointed out I am sure there is something on iTunes you can download mom. Too that I just sigh and know that some day they will understand. Maybe with the winter freeze ahead I may just do that but for now there is nothing better then ending a run and heading to sit on my log and listen to the water lap against the shoreline!
Smiles,
Kim
