On the verge
kpkillipscurran NEWSLETTER December 31, 2022 On the verge First off A big big thank you! As I write this, we are on the verge of a new calendar year. 2023 is on the horizon of a new day, tomorrow… I’m a big … Read More
Importance of home decor and how to buy art…
“I’ll know it when I see it. I can’t describe it, I’m not sure what I want, I don’t have any wall space” All reasons to not buy art…..at the moment. The way you decorate your home talks about you. Are you … Read More
community integration
I moved to Bear River Nova Scotia almost two years now. Covid has greatly restricted my integration but nonetheless, I’ve made inroads into the community. I have painted and exhibited one show now in Bear River, am in two of the three … Read More
Life is an art
I’m still settling into my new(ish) life here in Bear River Nova Scotia. At heart, I think we all are kind of tribal, and with that in mind, becoming part of a small community takes time and grace. (I’m still working … Read More
life is an art in the spring
spring has sprung spring is definitely here in Nova Scotia. It’s been a long slow one here this year and the danger of frost is still a possibility but the days are warm and the growth is phenomenal and mind-blowing. I’ve been … Read More
finding community
Its been a year now since I moved my life and art practice to Nova Scotia. It is starting to feel like home again. Until April 23rd I’m in a members show at ARCAC IN ArtsPlace Annapolis Royal, about 20 minutes from … Read More
in like a lion!
Even though blankets of new fallen snow greet me here in southwestern Nova Scotia, part of me knows that spring is on its way. My rooster, Ziggy, vehemently tells me, often, throughout the day. His actions towards the hens is another clear … Read More
my head is in the clouds
My head is in the clouds these days. I won a scholarship to a class by Mary Gilkerson called Colour Composition and Light. My first assignment was 20-minute studies to be done of a subject and medium of my choice. My studio … Read More
Newfoundland residency
I’m loving being on the water here on the Port de Grave penninnsula in Newfoundland. Its motivating, energizing and is clearly pushing me beyond my own boundaries. I’m taking this time here to experiment with materials and subject matter. It’s not that … Read More