The goal of creating during a 30 Days type project is not merely the number of pieces but more importantly Discovery.

Discovering techniques and subjects that roll of the brush the way one’s language of origin rolls off the tongue. It can be quite the roller coaster journey. Particularly if the artist is drawn to many different subjects and styles.

I suppose at some point I must admit that discovery and exploration are part of my highest values as an artist.

And I see it reflected in the pieces I’ve accomplished this far.

So, though i’ve had a necessary break in the flow of my 30 Days project, I’m going to pick it back up and dig back in!

Here's a couple of pieces I’ve finished since my dog portrait rolled off my brush:

I’ve also created a Gallery where you can see them all together during the project. I’ll be offering them for purchase once the project is done, first to my Studio Friends subscribers. You can see the Gallery HERE.

The paintings I’ve included in this blog post are all landscapes from places that have had a powerful impact through inspiration on my artist’s mind and heart. Whether local Conservation areas or places to which I’ve traveled, I am always painting what I see even if it’s only in my mind.

These three pieces are all inspired by an Art Retreat I attended with two artist friends a couple of years ago. We journeyed to Charlton Lake, Ontario which is very near Killarney Provincial Park. We were all entranced by the rugged beauty of the landscapes and touched by the serenity of the water and sky - even in the rain! We explored the challenges of capturing the feel of the place en plein air (painting out of doors, on site) which required some decision making skills about composition, colours and values. Incredible learning experience and enjoyment even on the rainy afternoon we spent painting on the covered screen porch.

We stayed at Charlton Lake Camp and had a lovely experience. I’d go back in a heartbeat.