Tag: Grand River painting
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Elusive Heron
One day last summer I startled a Great Blue Heron as I wandered down toward the Grand River from the trailhead. I barely had time to register its presence before it took off across my line of vision, heading upriver. I couldn’t believe the size of its wingspan — at least six feet across. I’ve…
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Landscape Lessons
“Every artwork you create has a story to tell you, a lesson to impart.” – Leonie Dawson Painting landscapes in watercolour is challenging. It requires the combination of a lot of different skills, which is why I don’t think I will ever feel I’ve mastered it. And the challenge is why I will continue to…