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Friday, December 27, 2013

Back to Painting What I LOVE

FUN in the snow

All the family dogs had a good Christmas, too

Sketch I am getting ready for one of my sister's birthday - Denise, the Boxer lover
Her birthday is Dec. 30.

First washes of a new painting I have started - tug boats on the foggy B.C. coast.
Started with some cobalt blue, and w/w washes of grey. 

After several more washes, I finally have the mask off, and have started the tugs.

Well, it's been a month of changes - all good. My winter/pre-Christmas gloom lifted around mid-December. I swear I notice the days getting longer already, and I am noticing buds opening!!! I decided to leave the cooperative gallery. I had initially thought to give the enterprise six months, till Christmas. Time came up, and I was not happy there [for several reasons]. It must be the right decision for me because I feel great! I entered three paintings in one of the Federation of Canadian Artists juried shows, and all three were accepted. And I had a wonderful Christmas Day with my family.
It is teeming rain today - back to normal Vancouver winter weather, and even that is welcome. I'll pack up Twilight [the dog I am sitting for a friend] and head into Vancouver to pick up my things from the gallery, and do some family visiting.

Thank you for dropping by!

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15 comments:

  1. Sandy Sandy ArtDecember 27, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Happy holidays, Kathryn! Glad to hear things are on the upswing for you! Your misty coastal scene is coming along nicely! Cheers :-)

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  2. Reyes R VicentDecember 27, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Feliz Navidad y entrada de Año Nuevo, Kathryn, con nuevos trabajos e ilusionados proyectos. Muestras mucha sensibilidad y dominio en el dibujo y en los lavados de la acuarela que has comenzado. Es de agradecer la espontaneidad del compartir.
    Saludos. R.Vicent

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  3. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 27, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Oh we love hearing from you and to hear that you are on some
    "happy new trails",, and your doing what you like!
    Happy rainy day-- yay for the new buds that are brave enough to show their faces!
    love
    tweedles

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  4. irinasztukowskiDecember 27, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    I love the snowy feeling in this season painting, and the birds will look great against that dark background Kathryn!
    Happy Holidays to you! Irina

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  5. Vicki GreeneDecember 28, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Those washes of greyed blues and greens are beautiful! May the coming year bring you much peace and joy!

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  6. RH CarpenterDecember 28, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful end to the year!! I, too, am a big fan of boxers and Boston terriers. I guess I like muscular dogs even though I've never had a dog of my own in my lifetime. Congratulations on all 3 paintings getting in the show and for making that hard decision about the gallery. May 2014 be amazing for you!

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  7. hmuxoDecember 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Congratulations, Kathryn !!! All three accepted?!!!!! It looks like you're going to have a wonderful 2014....

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  8. Vinayak DeshmukhDecember 29, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Merry Christmas and hearty congratulations on the selection of your paintings. I am sure you made the right decision regarding the gallery. The paintings are coming along beautifully, especially the sketch of the lovely dog.
    Best wishes,

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  9. JudyDecember 29, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Sounds like 2014 will be a good year for you, Kathryn. All the best wishes!

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  10. JaneDecember 29, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Dear kathryn. Glad to hear things are looking up and that you had some good Christmas Holidays. Wish you a great and creative 2004 ! XX

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  11. PrabalDecember 29, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Huge CONGRATULATIONS to your for the acceptance of the paintings. Great news indeed. Have a great 2014...

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  12. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    You are doing so good Kathryn; keep up the good karma!

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  13. SusanDecember 30, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Catching up with your blog, Kathryn - what a joy and feast for my eyes! I really think the new misty harbour painting is going to be something special and can't wait to see how the boxer progresses. Hope your Christmas with family, dogs - and Bruno, of course - was wonderful and I want to wish you a splendid New Year with lots of happy painting in 2014! Thank you for visiting my blog this past year, Kathryn, and for your enthusiastic and unerring support. It means more to me than I can put into words.

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  14. Cristina Dalla ValentinaDecember 31, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    I'm happy to hear these news about you, Kathryn! 3 paintings in the show is a great result! :)
    Many wishes to you for a new year full of serenity and creativity! xoxo

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  15. Gatepost productionsDecember 31, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    My New Year resolution is a very pleasant one, Kathryn, ..... to follow your blog regularly once again

    A Very Happy and Successful New Year!

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