On Art & Faith
Victoria at Easter
We had a lovely trip to Victoria to see our three grandchildren with our four children and two daughters in law. I forgot to get a family photo done so I don’t have that to show this time. It was so good to spend time outdoors – biking, walking the coast, Butchart Gardens and the…
Read MoreCrescent Falls and Abraham Lake
As you may or may not know, I am drawn to waterfalls. When we travel, I like to include a waterfall somewhere on the trip, if possible. The closest waterfall to Edmonton, is Crescent Falls, which is west of Rocky Mountain House. Last month, I was finally able to see Crescent Falls in all its…
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
May you find joy in the everyday, peace in an uncertain world, and love of family, and friends in this season, this month, this Christmas!
Read MoreSeasons: From Chaos to Beauty
Fall is such a rich time of year. For nature it is a time of change, of letting go, loss, and even death as we move toward winter. Yet the changing colors of the leaves shows us each year that there is beauty and wonder even in these parts of life. Did you take some…
Read MoreSummer sketching
I find it restful to spend time in nature, sitting and just being or with a sketchbook in hand to capture the essence of a place, a feeling of the space and the memory that goes with it. I sometimes remember to take a photo too. Then in the studio, I can work on a…
Read MoreCollaboration
As I sit here to write on this last day of April, the snow is falling outside. This is typical spring weather in Alberta. Hopefully, this is the last snowfall, and we all know the snow won’t last, plus my daffodils and tulips are getting their water. (painting: Is it Spring yet? Watercolor, 11×7 in. ©JulieDrew)…
Read MoreSkating and Art -what do they have in common?
Art is a lot about taking chances and trying something new, whether it is showing my work in a festival, the blank canvas or paper that can be intimidating or the uncertainty of the next step in the painting process. The phrase “I don’t want to ruin it!” comes up with my students and echoes…
Read MoreMerry Christmas and Happy New Year!
May you have a beautiful holiday filled with love and laughter, friends and family! Our four children will be home this Christmas with my two daughters-in-law and three grandchildren. We are looking forward to their visit.
Read MoreFinding My Balance
Finding balance between work and play, family, health, exercise, and rest. Although I make plans, I try to remain flexible. As unexpected things arise that take me away from what was planned, filling the open places on my schedule, I look for things I need to let go of for now and possibly even adjust…
Read MoreGrassi Lakes Hike and Waterfall
My daughter, Reena, was home from university for a few days and we took off a day to hike in Canmore. She hiked on and left me to watercolor sketch at the beautiful waterfall on the grassi lakes trail. I did a quick ink sketch too. This fall I will be teaching some sketching classes…
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