Terra Nova - Chutes Passamare Falls

The Passamare Falls, a place for contemplation. Les chutes Passamare, un endroit pour contempler.

With all the spring rains, the falls are quite impressive. The bubbles in the pool below swirl over rocks and sand in the crystal clear shallows.  Spruce trees above rise in cathedral-like verticals. 

Les chutes impressionnent apr les pluiesdu printemps. Les bulles dans le bassin tourbillonne sur les roches et le sable des bas-fonds.  Des sapins montent et me font penser aux murs des cathédrales.

Terra Nova Artist Rsidency NL

Salvage, NL

Salvage, NL

Salvage, NL

I am priviledged to participate in the Artist in the Park Residency in Terra Nova National Park on eastern coast of central Newfoundland. I have been exploring and getting my bearings for the drawing project I will be working on while in the park. I've already taken over 100 photos as possible references. There are trails to discover and vistas of rocky hills and islands refelcted in the coastal waters. Yesterday was a fabulous warm and sun-filled day. I was impressed with the small fishing village of Salvage. It is a gem!

The day before, I walked a short distance on the Heritage Trail. After a good soaking, the forest undergrowth was spectacular!  I have begun some studies on black paper. 

(Le français suit ci-dessous.)

Lush undergrowth on the Heritage Trail, Terra Nova National Park,
Un sous-bois riche par le sentier Heritage.

A carpet of lichens

Wild pear blossoms

Je me sens privilégiée de participer dans la résidence d'artiste au Parc National Terra Nova par la côte este de la Terre-Neuve.  J'ai commencé à explorer et à m'orienter pour mon projet de dessin que je vais travailler ici. J'ai déjà pris plus que 100 photos comme ressources possibles. Il y a des sentiers et des panoramas à découvrir. Le village de pêche Salvage m'impressionnait, un vrai bijou!

Le jour avant, j'ai suivi le sentier Heritage une courte distance. Après la pluie abondante, le sous-bois était magnifique! J'ai débuté des études préliminaires sur un fond noir.

ÉMERGEANCE D'INTRUSION - Exhibition and Residency in Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg MB

Visitors to the Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre in Winnipeg, MB view the "Dark Water" series of low relief panels.

The CCFM Gallery is a favourite spot while waiting for a table at Stella's restaurant!

Experimenting with the transparency of Plexiglass! 8 x 10 in.

Drawing before incising Plexiglass

Drawing again based on a walk by the Red River in Winnipeg

Detail of incised Plexiglass based on the drawing above. This project is still in progress!

The exhibition runs from March 3 to May 12, 2016. I have been here in Winnipeg since February 19, experimenting with transparency and plant forms, mounting my show of the "Bouquet" and "Dark Water" series, and teaching eight workshops for school children and teachers. The month has gone by very quickly!

I've been fortunate to meet new people, visit galleries and museums and to appreciate the vibrant artistic community in Winnipeg.  

Thank you to the provinces of Manitoba and New Brunswick for supporting my projects at the CCFM.

Ashes and Ice: 'Rencontre primordial' concepts

Steam Fields, watercolour on paper, 10 x 30 in. 2016
Final work will be about 4 x 9 ft., acrylic on incised plywood panels

Greenhouses, watercolour on paper, 15 x 30 in. 2016
Final work will be about 4 x 6 ft., acrylic on incised plywood panels.

Thanks to ArtsNB for their support of my project 'Rencontre primordial,' comprising five large format low relief paintings based on my residency in Iceland last July. While arranging for new studio space, I have continued sketching in watercolour.  Each of these sketches combines elements from more than one location.  Final large works will be simplified, textured and darkened.

Je remercie ArtsNB de leur appui de mon projet "Rencontre primordial,' qui comprend cinq tableaux à grand format qui s'inspirent de ma résidence en Islande juillet passé.  Lorsque je fais de arrangements pour un espace studio, je complètent des esquisses en aquarelle.  Chaque dessin combine des éléments de plus d'un locale. Je planifie des tableaux simplifiés,  incisés et plus sombres en ton.