Monday, March 18, 2013

Knot

I LOVE DOGS!!!!!!!
Have you ever noticed that? I love their energy and unconditional love...and...their doggie-ness! So when I was asked to come out and spend the afternoon with Lori and Knot from Wet Noses, I was all over it!  We trudged through knee deep snow to get to the perfect spot on their beautiful property.  And let me tell you...it was worth it! There were these golden little areas in the bush, red brush bristling up through the snow; it was really quite magical. Or would have been if we weren't soaked to the hip! ;) It is so lovely working with a dog that is SO well trained. He ran thither and yon for us, with no complaint.  And after teasing him mercilessly with a pheasant, we released him to go back to his doggy ways. So, without further ado, here is the layout of the canvas installation we designed for their home. The other shots below are the individual pieces that make up the grouping.
 
  
And for something a little different...check out this video that shows some of the making of the canvases!

I hope you enjoyed!
Jen

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Newborn Torrin

Is there anything sweeter than new baby goodness? Torrin came to the studio like a little breath of fresh air.  And brought his delightful older brother, Griffin with him too. (And of course mom and dad!) This is one of the amazing families that I am so happy to be a (tiny) part of as they grow and change. I love that they entrust me with taking cool shots of their journey and I'm excited to see where it goes next! So without furthur ado, introducing Torrin!
xo
Jen

Monday, March 11, 2013

Mixed Media Art Journal Video-"Rush"

A look at part of how I created the mixed media piece entitled "Rush".  I worked primarily in watercolours, but with a bit of pen work and a bit more pencil work to create the details the way that I wanted them.  This piece started off as a way to test my new Letraset AquaMarkers as well as my Peerless Watercolour sets. But as she developed I found myself falling in to a rhythm with her...swooping from one part of her to another.  Feeling the colour rather than forcing it.  Then as I added the chartreuse background (pictured but not in the video - sorry!) I fell in love with her lovely pink 'do and the flow of the ink.  This rhythm is why art has become so meditative for me. What do you do to breathe? Is there something that you do to act as meditation without actually meditation? I would love yo hear about it!

xo
Jen