Day 187 - Candied

(Phase I...)

Day 187 - "I'm Good, I'm Gone" Lykke Li (Fred Falke Remix)

I was heartbroken this weekend because I was unable to drive out to Saskatoon due to the weather. When I looked at the highway conditions and forecasts they showed that many sections were closed due to prairie blizzards. It was hard to believe that the highways were closed because as I peered out the window from work it was a sunny day in Calgary. I was convinced that I definitely should not  be travelling when I saw the news report of a car crash involving over 100 vehicles on the QE2. I told myself that there must be some reason that I was meant to stay in Calgary for the weekend...

After Gorilla House last night I was in the painting mood so I assembled my artsy girls. We shared a bottle of wine and settled on my living room floor and painted away! After last night's art inspiration involving my trees, I started working on an abstract background to place another tree. The leafless tree is comparable to the shape of a female body in my series "The Female Form" as it completes an abstract canvas. I have over twenty different series' in mind and it's overwhelming! I could paint all day and night as I am continuously inspired with new ideas.

(Renee's piece)

(Amanda's piece)

I cherish the presence of my friends when they come over to paint not only because of the heartwarming company but also because I enjoy watching their personal art flair explode! Renee seems to have found a few personal callings for painting styles and Amanda has already started her first masterpiece. We are already prepared and ready for Gorilla House next week...bring on the painting.

xox