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Summer vibes

It is hard to believe that June is almost over already. It was an odd month for me - for a variety of reasons, I just felt off and had low energy. But summer is now here and I am on vacation  for the next week and I have carefully planned out my week: sleep, eat, exercise and paint. And definitely not think about work.

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Riding the wave

I am now at that age where  it is easy to compare myself to a car no longer under warranty - regular check- ups and maintenance are now required to ensure that the joints and alignment are in good shape; allowing me to go about my daily tasks.  

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Horizon

ith the warmer days of May finally here, I thought I would talk to you about one of my latest paintings, Horizon.  It is interesting to see how the creative process changes from one painting to the next.

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A spatula kind of girl

As I was brainstorming about this blog entry, I was thinking about my creative process and the approach that I use when I paint.  This idea became even more tangible when I learned earlier today that the team responsible for the National Public Service Week, that is held every June, wants me to hold a potential paint night for the staff in my Branch.  This is making it very real!

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Hippos and sundry

Did my hippo get your attention?  Cute isn’t she.  How is this related to my creative process you dare ask?  Today’s blog is a bit different in that I am covering a number of topics, starting with my new collaboration with the LAB. And yes, there is a link to hippos!

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