Issey's choice 2012

Dear Everyone:

This painting is of an image from
a perfume advertisment for Issey
Miyake.

This image reflected the best styling
I have ever seen in a magazine.

issey'schoice2012

Helen.

Christmas images 2012

Dear Everyone:

I re-worked my folk art painting
of a Christmas tree with more
Christmasy colours.

Secondly, I painted a folk
art Christmas angel.

xmastreerevisited2012

christmasangel2012

Enjoy.

Helen.

Evergreens 2012

Dear Everyone:

Just 2 charming shots.

evergreen#12012

evergreen#22012


Helen.

Leaf multiplied 2012

Dear Everyone:

I became fascinated by the beauty
of this multi-hued shrub in a local
neighbourhood.

It took 2 trips/outings to get the
shots I wanted.

I also tried to capture its beauty
in a painting.

leafmultiplied#12012

leafmutliplied#22012

leafmultiplied#32012

leafmultiplied#42012

leafpuzzle2012



Helen.

Fall rose 2012

Dear Everyone:

This is today's painting.

fallrose2012
I stretched my effort a bit in
line with the art classes I am
currently taking.

I am appreciative of my art teacher,
Justine Kerr.

Justine does stonecarvings, painting,
and mixed media. If you are interested
see:

http://www.justinekerr.com/

In my opinion her artwork is
breath-taking. She is truly talented.

Hope you enjoy today's work.

Feedback welcome.


Helen.

Maple leaf 2012

Dear Everyone:

Just a very simple folk art painting
of a maple leaf.

I like the graphic quality of the orange against
the black background.

marvellousmaple2012



Helen.

Fall trunks and leaves 2012

Dear Everyone:

This is absolutely my favourite
piece of work amongst my body
of work from the last 6 years.

The central image looks painterly.

The 3 images seem to complement
each other.

falltrunksandleaves2012



Enjoy.

Helen.

Daisies 2012

Dear Everyone:

As soon as I saw this patch of daisies
in a suburban front yard I knew they
would be perfect for a blur shot.

daisies#12012



Enjoy.


Helen.

Fall vista 2012

Dear Everyone:

Just a well-composed shot.

It makes me think of embarking
on a journey.

fallvistashot#12012


Enjoy.


Helen.

Fall blessings 2012

Dear Everyone:


This shot is unabashedly pretty.

Pretty is acceptable, at times.

fallblessings#12012


Enjoy.


Helen.

Fall triptychs 2012

Dear Everyone:

Here is a trio of triptychs for fall.

falltriptych#12012

falltriptych#22012

falltriptych#42012



Enjoy.

Helen.

Botero's choice 2012

Dear Everyone:

An art teacher I met last night
told me that when she needs
inspiration for her work she
goes to the library and looks up
books of work by great artists.

This morning I decided to
seek inspiration from the work
of Botero. He is an artist renowned
for his over-sized, plump figures.
Rotund and sensual. Witty and
satirical.

The result is an image I
named Botero's choice.

botero'schoice2012


Enjoy.

Helen.

Cow with Crocus 2012

Dear Everyone:

Sometimes ideas and images just present themselves
to me. It is almost like being psychic.

This image appeared two days ago.
It continues my tendency to
incorporate playfulness into my folk art.

Cowwithcrocus2012



Enjoy.


Helen.