Old Man Winter is again throwing snow! Spring has a long battle before final victory in the north, and we poor humans don our winter gear in the morning then pulling off hats and gloves when the warmth of sun hits in the afternoon. Meanwhile, in warmer parts of Canada where Spring has won the battle, crocuses bloom. I am done with that "cold old man" - I seek colourful inspiration for my next set of paintings - landscape images I can play with - if ya'll would be willing.

Spring is on it's way! Up north spring is a slow progression of starts and stops, warmer days still interspersed with Old Man Winter trying to make a comeback. Reminds me sometimes of my painting life - a day of happy dabbling interspersed with regular life's needs, some days more forward progress than others. But progress there is! I am very excited about the paintings in my new series - an evolution of the solid silhouettes into blacks and whites and a movement from people to animals. Here is a sneak peak!