Bear River is a unique place. A village that straddles two counties in Nova Scotia Canada it has no governance. Its fortunes have grown and waned over the years but the place is unique with its tidal river. The famously high Bay of Fundy tides fill and empty the riverbed twice a day. This movement creates an incredible place for wildlife like few others. Mudflats, saltwater grasses and unique habitats are created in this daily tidal push and shove. You have to see it to understand it. Folks dig for clams and fish along its banks. Waterbirds of all kinds forage on its banks.
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
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! 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
