Tag: Rural sketching
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Detour
Hello Friend! It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Sometimes when I’m between projects, I feel there’s not a lot to say. Yet, those in-between places are where things can get interesting. I find that seeing others’ processes and works-in-progress can be at least as engaging as looking at finished works. A finished work invites…
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Roadside/Wayside
Hello friends, it’s been a while. With the late arrival of spring, I feel a bit like a bear just coming out of its cave. It’s been a winter. From having my dominant arm in a sling through the holiday season to a family visit in Arizona’s winter sunshine, the lows have been low and the…
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WildTober & Other News
Hello friends! How has your autumn been so far? Today’s blog post reads a bit like a letter, so grab a cuppa if that’s your thing, and let’s get caught up! As the name Cold Prairie Studio implies, I’m a rural dweller, and this time of year gets very busy. We’ve been bringing in the…
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Sketches From Home at the Humboldt Gallery
With the opening and reception of the gallery exhibit Sketches from Home, followed by leading a workshop at the gallery, I feel I’ve officially stepped out into the world with my art. The support from the gallery, community, friends and family has been heartfelt. And this is to say thank you too, for following and…
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YouTube and the Art-Making Process
At the end of 2023 I experimented with making my first video, and quickly found this to be a medium I enjoy working in. Propping the camera above the page and filming in time-lapse has enabled me to capture my sketching process. I’ve benefitted so much from other artists who generously share their work in…
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A Winter’s Idyll
Just a bit of fun to round out the year… Sketching a Model T Ford with winter conversion. This is a play on a previous sketch. The inspiration for both pieces comes from an exhibit at the Saskatoon Western Development Museum. In this version I’ve played with the colour and added some seasonal details. -The birds were a special…
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Autumn Update
Bit of a newsy chat from me today. After the dry – often smoky – heat of summer, I feel revived by the gentle turn of seasons. My imagination is lit up, but in a similarly gentle way. It’s a nice break from those times when you feel there’s so much to do, you hardly…
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Art Show at The Grind, Humboldt
I’m excited to announce that The Grind Spin Studio and Coffee Bar in Humboldt will be showcasing my art for the month of May. The Grind is a friendly place with comfy chairs, big windows, and they make a great latte! They also feature a local artist’s work each month. I’ve been working…
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Gallery Event: Prince Albert Winter Festival
The 47th Annual Prince Albert Winter Festival Art Show & Sale will be officially opening this Friday, February 10th with a gala event at 7 p.m. at the Mann Art Gallery. I have submitted a piece to this year’s show, and look forward to seeing the many submissions from all over Saskatchewan. From the Mann…
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Thinking About Sketchbooks
Sketchbooks are on my mind. Looking at how other people use their sketchbooks has always been a source of inspiration, and I repeatedly go back to books like An Illustrated Life Edited by Danny Gregory, Drawn To Nature by Clare Walker Leslie, John Muir Laws’ Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling, and Ian Fennelly’s Layers…
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