Ideas Pop

Ideas  flit around my head, popping up unannounced, expecting me to do something about it. I take them in and roll them around my head, evaluate their necessity or if I need a ladder to get it done. In my life before epilepsy I could pounce on each idea with a reassurance that I would be able to do this.  At least in my mind I don't need a chaperon to take me there. The writing I love has been minimal, it's in there just give it time, it could come in abundance.  When the weeds are shouting, their love for the garden and the sun beckons  you into it's warmth, I will leave the confines of this house and roam the garden, taking in the pleasures of scent, color, taste and the intricate patterns of nature. Then again I might just sit down and read a book, which insights more ideas, and regrets that I push away. How much can I let go? 

On my trip to Trout Lake I collected rocks, this is a small 4" x 4" canvas, inspired by Sheila Peter's Facebook profile. I'm also reading her new book "Shafted" a mystery.

I Have been busy with new art projects, Enderby has been busy too, with some wonderful new art around town.

Another 4" x 4" canvas, reminiscent of Pete's boat "Constant Virtue" "Connie" for short. 

The Enderby downtown breeze way has had a major lift of color and whimsy, you must check it out. This is Todd McCormac  the artist hired by the Arts Council to do the make over of the breeze way. I love how the butterfly has fluttered softly through his head.

This is at the skate board park, if it says something it is beyond me but it looks great, well done!

The Girl Guides of Canada were happy to swamp Enderby this summer, more than doubling the population. Heather was hired to help the girls paint the building that houses the washrooms etc, Thank you Girl Guides for the amazing visit, if I could just inspire you to change your cookie receipt to no chemicals, GMO's and all organic.  

The birds didn't want to be outdone and left and artfully dropped "Yin and Yang".

I finally finished my Creature from a dream. I'm hoping that when I look at it next I don't see another touch up.

My latest 4" x 4" canvas, abstract "Heart Attack".

It is good to pause, step back from progress, do I go straight, do I meander left or right? Day dreaming is a good tool, and I love what it brings, even if it doesn't suit me. Let it in, let it out, stomp on it, embrace it, give it the juice it needs to unfold and give you what you need to live.

Works in progress, if the table isn't a mess, nothing it being created. Where does sewing fit on this table?

"Whimsical Soul"

Marc Ferland with his Guitar case

Marc Ferland, Montreal Born , Enderby Artist, puts “Whimsy and Soul” into His Work.

In Alert Bay, at 25 years of age Marc started an apprenticeship in carpentry. He fell in love with carpentry, it kept him grounded and gave him a comfortable living. He works well with his clients and through his suggestions he has helped them to create wonderful living spaces.

Working motivates Marc to be an artist. At work you are doing what your client wants you to do, but in your studio you can do 100% what you want to do. Wood is one medium Marc likes to study, copper fascinates him, his studio is full of his works in acrylic, soapstone, clay and repurposed old stuff. He is inspired by nature, getting out of town, off the road, paddling a canoe up the river, gives him back the vivid colors of life that you lose when you are surrounded by city walls and noise everyday. Marc loves being surrounded by other artists and music is also an inspiration.

Marc likes to share his knowledge in a spontaneous way, it's important to help the younger people that don't have the judgment and can listen to your ideas with an open mind. He would never want to teach in a structured setting but would like to do workshops, maybe how to do curves in wood?

Marc feels his greatest achievement is his friends. Sometimes he has to pinch himself in wonder at how he has so many good friends, “We spend a lot of time laughing at me.” He also wants to be himself and not to copy someone else; he knows inside he has something that no one else has. “Don't look for treasure in someone else's back yard, find the treasure inside yourself. Don't listen to the voices that say No, you can't do that, you don't have the money, the time, the materials. Art is about doing it.”

“Find the treasure inside of you, and work with what you have.”

Marc is a member of the Courtyard Gallery; for more information on the gallery, go to www.courtyardgallery.ca

His work melts into his hands. August 4, 2013 In the Courtyard of the Courtyard Gallery.

Light to Dark

Downtown Langley was hopping on Saturday the 12th of September. The streets were all closed off to traffic except for the cars in the Car show. But Steve and I were going to Langley to participate in the art demonstration by Dan Tibbits "Art of Nature".

Dan started out with acrylics. He likes to have his paint thin so he dilutes it with water. Working on an illustration board he first splatters the paint with his brush. You can let it roll around by turning your board up and around. He puts layers on, blow drying in between splatters. Tamping with a cloth and wipping will give more effects.

Dan is now adding shadow to bring out what he sees in the splatters.

You can now see the rocks, water drop and wood.

Next he worked on a framed board painting with oils. Again he likes to thin his oils he uses galkyd light. After watching and listening to Dan I have realized I have been using my brushes wrong. I have been very protective of my brushes and always go with the grain so to speak, not Dan he buys cheap brushes and cuts them and tortures them by dabbing and swirling and pushing them into his work. He also uses the handle end of his brush to scrap paint away.

Work from Light to dark.

I'm a Sagittarus

Daniel Tibbits has art shows coming up:

VCON- Science fiction and Fantasy Convention October 2-4, 2009, Marriott Pinnacle downtown, 1128 West Hastings Vanvouver.

Solo exhibition new series "Heavy Light" October 11 to November 15, at The Small Ritual Coffee Society, 1237 Johnston Rd White Rock, BC

Visit Dans web sight http://www.danieltibbits.com/

Daniel also does private lessons in oil and acrylic painting, detailing, texturing and drawing techniques.

The barn car, I can't believe it's the only car snap I got.