Summer has been my favourite time of year since I was a kid. I love to swim in the ocean and in outdoor pools, and I am incredibly fortunate now to live near many wonderful beaches, as well as historical sites and local summer festivals. As an adult I still aim to make the most […]
Before last week, I had not yet painted outdoors except within a few metres from my own front door. I wanted to practice a bit before going to the Plein Air event at Cape Bear Lighthouse and Marconi Station on Sunday, July 13, and I am fortunate to live nearby, so I went there on
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Events, Exhibitions, New Artwork, Process
The 2nd Annual Art Show at Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead is now on, with an opening reception on July 5 at 2pm. In the words of the curators: The theme is “Art Reflecting Macphail’s Prince Edward Island Home.” Sir Andrew Macphail was a teacher, doctor, experimental farmer, published author, editor, and loved his PEI home.
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Events, Exhibitions, New Artwork
I participated in the ArtLove speed painting competition on June 7 in Charlottetown, and it was a blast – lots of fun but quite intense. I’m the one in the black and white plaid. Some of it was unexpected and I had to adapt quickly – from the size and proximity of the audience, to
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Events, Process
Yup, I have been selected for the Charlottetown qualifying event for ArtLove, part of the Shediac Hom’Art Festival! We’ll be creating original paintings, 18” x 24”, in only 20 minutes! If you’re available on June 7 to come to The Guild in Charlottetown, you’re invited to attend! Winners will be selected jointly by judges and
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Events, Exhibitions, Process
I finished a new painting! My favourite piece I have made to date, because I feel like I was more successful than ever at capturing the experience of being there, which is difficult to describe in words so that I have to try to communicate it visually instead. “Shorewash (Daley Road Beach)”Rebeka Darylin, April 20259”
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New Artwork
Do you feel like time is speeding up? At this time of year it seems to me that everything is accelerating after the stillness of winter and the slog of mud season. Seasonal businesses have been opening, farm fields are being plowed, the lobster fishery season has just begun, and ferry service is starting May
Check it out: I made my first time-lapse video of a painting session! This shows me working on the painting for half an hour, getting a feel for the clouds, and their volume and depth and shadows, all compressed into less than 25 seconds for the social media version, and about 90 seconds for this
The weather is still frequently cold and messy, but as I mentioned last week, I have finished my winter landscape, and now I’ve finally got an updated accurate photo to show you. I was inspired by the experience of driving through a rural section of Route 4, on a sunny winter day just after a snowfall,
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New Artwork
It’s just a few days past the Spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere. Here in Epekwitk/Prince Edward Island, this past week has also been March Break. I’ve had no travel plans, but nostalgia for the anticipation of Going Somewhere has been on my mind – and on my easel. Have a behind-the-scenes look at what
Finally I made it back to the BCAS mini exhibition, on the last weekend before it ended. It was worth it to take my time and savour each piece without the crowds of the opening reception. I had intended to go on the previous two weekends, but plans are always subject to change based on
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Exhibitions, Process
Last week I attended the opening reception for the 2nd Annual Miniature Exhibition at Blank Canvas Art Supplies & Gallery. The event was very popular and got quite crowded – congratulations to Blank Canvas for the success in bringing so many people together to share and enjoy artwork! A sample of the many miniature artworks
