Another view...

Another "ornamental" view.....
Just need to add the ribbon and they are set to go!

Ornament Sneek Peek

Here is a sampling from new bunch of hand painted ornaments that will be going to the Schomberg Street Gallery on Sunday. 

If you are in the Schomberg area on Sunday, do drop by! 45 artists taking part, some wonderful works...If you cant get there, but must have an ornament.....no problem, email me animalartist@justagallery.com and I can arrange to paint another for you!

"Heartland Heavies"
Graphite on acid-free rag paper

Getting a few new pieces ready to go for the Schomberg Street Gallery, but just saw that I never posted this one, finished-- "Heartland Heavies"
It will be available at the SSG as well, beautifully framed in charcoal and white with an antiqued silver finished frame; stop by and say 'Hi!' if you're in the area :-)

Around the corner....it's coming!

And if you want a very special gift for a special someone for that special season, email me for more info; I am now booking orders :-)

The following is "Tiffany"
I remembered to take some progress pics this time :-)
Thanks to our friends at Beattie Animal Hospital for the recommendation!

New CKC CHAMPION Brighthope Power Point!

We have 2 beautiful Blue Picardy Spaniels that make up part of our family. The "Baby" (now 3.5yrs old) is Dax and this weekend he finished up his Canadian Championship at the Kilbride Kennel Club Show in Milton!
We don't show very much but have a good time when we do, alongside breeder Vicki Duncan and crew. Dax picked up his final 2 points on Saturday but lost Best of Breed to his Daddy, Ciron, who was in the ring for his final appearence at the age of 9. On Sunday Dax totally surprised his handler (me!) and and took Best of Breed over the handsome Dapper ... we didn't do anything in group, but we were one tired dog and handler combination ;-)
P.S. Don't know why my eyes are shut...probably praying LOL!

Dax asking "Did I do good, did I? Huh, did I?"

Polo For Heart 2014

Me being very silly :-P

Back from Polo for Heart and and tired! What a weekend :-)

I cant say enough about this beautiful event; top notch grounds and polo playing, smoothly run event, juicy and tasty burgers from the Lions Foundation and a happy Mother Nature who provided us with a gorgeous, sunny weekend!

Kudos and Thanks yous go out to Darlene Winfield for all her hard and efficient work in organizing the Art Walk and for letting me be a part of it (I hope to be back next year!)
Our space was light and airy with plenty of room for displays and spectators  alike. My fellow artists were friendly and helpful and together had a nice variety of work to present to the public. Please check out their sites!

Darlene Winfield              www.darlenejwinfieldart.com
Anna Whitmore                www.annawhitmore.ca
Karola Steinbrecher          www.karola.ca
Louise Garin                     www.louisegarin.com
Helen Hermanns               turtlehollow@explornet.com
Brigitte Granton                www.brigittegranton.com
Robert Cathcart                 www.robertcathcart.com

If you have a chance to get out to be part of the festivities next year, by all means go! Fun time :-D

Beautiful and colourful ponies!

Pinto butts!

Hats, hats...

..and more hats! This one is by Relhok

Polo 101 - stroke demonstrations

Micki the pony

Mounted Police open the matches

Resting ponies

Truckin' right along....

Getting work ready and a commission ongoing...here's a little update on a draft horse pencil piece that will be available at Polo for Heart in Toronto, ON next weekend.

Remember this One...?

Remember this one? Finished it!

Pencil is just as demanding as colour, if not more...sure made the brain work in assessing values and textures to create mass and form. And I'm still not sure about the back leg. It had a hit of sunshine on it, but may be a little too floaty right now...

Other than that, this piece needs a name and I am completely blank...suggestions anyone :-) ?

Busy, Busy Busy....

Here is a little peek at something new on the drawing board...I have been juggling artwork between getting a few new pieces finished for Polo for Heart and some commissions....just not enough hours in the day! Will try to post again soon, with some finished work, and the final canine pencil piece I posted a few months ago :-)

2014 Polo for Heart Artist Walk

Very excited to announce that I will be part of the Artists Walk at this year's Polo for Heart Event...and have been very busy creating new pieces to display. I will try to give some 'sneek peeks' once they're done.

The event is in its 35th year and benefits the Heart and Stroke Association. It is a wonderful event with fabulous polo! If you attend, make sure you check us out at the Art Walk under the tents! Tickets for general admission can be purchased through the Polo for Heart website
Oh, and although the dress is casually elegant, I don't think I will be as dashing as the lovely ladies shown above!

More Pencil Scribbles

Slowly but surely, continuing on with my pencil drawing....

Pencil Scribbles

Busy and cold month!

I did manage to get some time at the drawing board and have started on a pencil piece. There are so many great pencil artists out there to draw (pardon the pun) inspiration from, I wanted to give it a go...here it is so far.

Sorry about the vacant eyes-they won"t stay like that!

Christmas Ornament-Arab Mare and foal

Here's a new ornament....

Hand Painted Round Wooden Ornament
Has burgundy background with a very dark green and gold accents. Shows a grey arab with her foal and is dated and signed. Measures 1 1/2 in. x 4-1/2 in. with brass screw eye hanger and decorative ribbon (not shown)


$30.00 Cdn plus shipping ~SOLD~
Interested? Email animalartist@justagallery.com

Christmas Giveaway #2 Winner!

Thanks so much for all the visits everyone...

The winner was drawn...Congratulations to Ines Giers!
Please email me (animalartist@justagallery.com) with your address and we'll get the Cheeky Pony ornament out to you

Next ornament giveaway will be posted on Monday 9th with the winner being announced on the 12th...stay tuned!

Christmas Giveaway #2

Here is my next Ornament Giveaway....

A cheeky little pony helps "adjust" the bow on his Christmas Wreath. This is a one-of-a-kind, hand painted small cylinder wooden ornament. Signed and dated. Measures approx 2 1/2" high.

To be entered in the draw folks, all you have to do is link this page's post on your blog, or comment below and your name is in.
Winner will be announced Wednesday evening at 6:00

Good Luck!