Meet Stephen

I am trying to take a photo each day on 365 and was inspired by another photographer who takes photos of people on the street. I am going to try some more.

Here is my first:

Met Stephen Brown today. He sits on Slater street. He was happy to let me take his photo and asked me if I wanted his name. He told me he was on the front page of the Citizen when the buses went on strike a few years ago. He was upset because he couldn't take the bus to sit on Slater. He said, "This is how I make my living."

Everyday I walk by, he also has a smile and says have a nice day dear.

Showing my art at Festival Hall Gallery

Was happy to be asked to show my artwork (3 shown here are my sisters) at Festival Hall Gallery in Pembroke, Ontario this month. http://www.valleyartscouncil.ca/

Fun at the Alpaca Farm

My sister and I had a wonderful time at a local Alpaca Farm in Bristol, Quebec. We read an article about it in the local newspaper and decided to call to see if we could go over and take some pictures. What a fun day! We met some friendly alpacas. lol

I really like hearing all about the alpacas and to find out that different parts of the fur are used for different items. They also had felts for inside your boots. All hypo-allergic and mites don't like the wool. Gail Graham, the owner, was very informative.

My first portrait

Here is the finished painting.

Thought I would show the progression of my first portrait. First I did a sketch in charcoal. Tomorrow I will start to paint.

Day 13 - You looking at me by pontiaclady · 365 Project

Day 13 - You looking at me by pontiaclady · 365 Project

Rosie

I have started the 365 Project and today I took this picture of Rosie, my kitten, but it didn't make the cut for the project so I thought I would post her at my blog anyway just cause she is so darn cute and I had already posted her on the 365 project already.

A new commission piece - con't

I have done a bit more on this piece. It's almost done - just a few touch-ups. Maybe get a chance tomorrow evening to finish this piece.

A new commission piece

Here is the reference picture.

Started this new piece. Has to be ready for Christmas



Here is the background

Then I charcoaled in the logger and some logs.

A great start. Have to look at some more reference material as the picture I am going from is black and white and not too clear.

November 14, 2010 Canadian Championship Dog Race (Dryland)

At Timberland in Bristol Quebec

Rembrance Day Services Nov 2010

Mom laying the Silver Cross Mother Wreath

My son laying a wreath for his school.

Showing where his Grandfather's name is etched on the stone at the Cenotaph.

Remembrance Day Services in Quyon Nov 7, 2010

Standing on Guard.