Just because scribbling is fun, and I like animals. During the process of scribbles, I was not concerned about the end product. But I like them, so I will probably add some text to each and print some Art Cards. Today's practice was really just for fun. Some hand-drawn xmas cards.    Since Within Walking Distance has been hung and opened. (Thanks to everyone who came!) It's time to begin another project, or at least decide what I will spend my time working and creating. Been doing lots of thinking and I have no idea so far. Thoughts include dogs, barn history, urban sketching, and reportage... So, I think it may start with just more daily sketching. More enjoyment of the process and NOT focusing on the finished product. Try to change things up. Currently reading this book.... by Seth Godin, a bestselling author and speaker who shares his thoughts on topics ranging from business to technology to art. (check out his BLOG). The first sentence of the book "Shipping, because it doesn't count if you don't share it" And I thought - this book is for me!  "Catching a fly ball is a pleasure, but knowing what to do with it after you catch it is a business." - Tommy Henrich Recently completed this new illustration of a "baseball glove with ball". Sometimes when you decide to draw/paint/sketch/ a subject, you think "oh this will be easy" You don't realize how much detail there is OR how complicated the subject is. There was a lot more detail in this glove than I thought, it took a really long time to complete this one! I kept thinking I was finished, only to realize, another section was not complete. But finally done and I am happy with it. Brings back memories from playing baseball (slowpitch) to going to see baseball games. This year I saw MLB baseball in both Cincinnati and Pittsburg, with both ballparks in the heart of the downtown. From that image comes a new greeting card. I look forward to continuing with the sports theme... next up golf, then hockey, then curling...  Baseball Glove with Ball (ink & watercolour) 9" x 13" c2023 "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." – Roger Caras "Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong." – W.R. Purche "The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog." - M.K. Clinton Being a dog owner/lover, I understand how important all pets are. The loss of any pet is challenging. I have created a couple of sympathy greeting cards, one for cats and one for dogs. They are blank inside, so you can write your personal message. A little bit of the history of the Library. To see the complete history see: www.mywpl.ca/library-history. 1904 - City of Woodstock passes a by-law for the establishment of a public library and donates land at northeast corner of Hunter and Graham Streets for a library building 1905 - Carnegie Foundation awards City of Woodstock a grant of $24,000 for the construction of a library 1909 - Carnegie funded library building opened 1935 - Membership 3,341 1976 - City of Woodstock designates Carnegie library a historic building 1984 - Membership 8,100 The Woodstock Public Library, plus Theatre Woodstock and Woodstock Market are all available as greeting cards at the Woodstock Art Gallery (WAG) gift shop. Reproduced from original illustrations, which are also available at the WAG gift shop. Excited to be part of the "Meet the Artist" Series at the London Public Library. Kym Wolfe and I will be discussing the history and architecture of significant London buildings. Location: London Public Library Branch: Central Location Date: Saturday, November 19 Time: 2:30 to 3:30 pm No registration required, 2 hours free parking at Citi Plaza, cost: Free Holiday Market at London Brewing Coop - I'm a Vendor! Location: London Brewing Coop Address: 521 Burbrook Pl, London Date: Saturday, November 26 Time: Noon to 7pm Stop by, check out the holiday market, and enjoy a truly local beer! It’s not just great-tasting beer and it’s not just brewed there. Their beer is as local and as organic as possible. Starting into my 5th month of creating original greeting cards in support or Humane Society London Middlesex. This month - more dogs, more cats, maybe some rabbits and maybe even a potbelly pig... I am pleased to say that the Woodstock Art Gallery Gift Shop, now carries my artwork and art cards. Last Friday, I delivered nine pieces of artwork, some framed, some matted plus 8 of my greeting cards. Framed pieces include the architectural illustrations: Woodstock Streetscape with Capitol Theatre, Theatre Woodstock, and Woodstock Market. All these pieces of art were completed in 2022. And working on some more. And Woodstock architectural greeting cards to come.  The Woodstock Art Gallery Gift Shop features unique items crafted by local artists (and your purchase supports both artists and programming at the Gallery), including pottery, glass, jewellery, fabric arts, paintings, prints, art cards and more. If you become a member of the Woodstock Art Gallery you receive a 10% discount.
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