Slates
The clouds, of late, have been full of themselves. Like giants lolling in and out of bed, they rumble across my viewpoint. The far hills of this river valley hide the horizon, allowing the clouds to slip in behind them like lost … Read More
still January
It’s still January and the expected snowfall arrived last night, covering the fields in a bright white blanket. Even though the day’s light is hidden behind deep cloud cover, the snow allows the day to seem a bit brighter. My wood stove … Read More
Life is an art on the water
Ahh the splash of seawater resonates. I am here in the east coast near the Bay of Fundy and I visit the Annapolis Basin frequently. The inspiration I glean from these visits sustains me. The waves soothe me or excite me depending … Read More
Life is an art in the summertime!
Summertime! Life is an art in the summertime. Summer is a tad short in Canada, so every day that is summer, is here to live love and laugh your way through it. It is a time of tremendous growth, my second crop … Read More
Sound the Retreat!
Sound the Retreat! What IS an artists’ retreat anyway? Retreat implies running away, but I prefer to think of it as running toward and leaving behind, albeit temporarily. A retreat is a place where you can focus on your work, or a … Read More
Life Is An Art and Mary’s Tree
Karen Phillips~curran Life is the art! Tales from the studio Mornings here in Nova Scotia are different. The difference? I’m retired…! What? Do artists retire? I don’t think so. It’s a ruse… I’ve been creating colourful imagery all my life. Some … Read More
an apricot glow
Karen Phillips CurranNEWSLETTERFebruary 10, 2023mornings This morning,The soft, gradual apricot glow of the winter sun pushes its way to the crest of the far hills of this Bear River valley.With patience, I soak in the grace, the gradual mesmerizing ascent, and its … Read More
Life Is An ‘Art
Life is an art I always say and this exhibit takes a certain perspective on those words. Life is indeed, an art. In this series of paintings and a sculpture, I am exploring the symbol we use to designate our heart- our … Read More