New Painting - Burnished Glow

Michelle Wiebe Burnished Glow 10" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas

For a few weeks, I have had stacks of new bowls and plates in my studio. When I'm in the middle of a project and trying to think, I sort these into new arrangements until something catches my eye. In this particular set up, it was the juxtaposition of the icy cold, late afternoon light against the warm rusty reds of the shadows cast by the objects. Winter has very much arrived in the Foothills and I feel this painting reflects the warmth and coziness of my studio perfectly. 

On a side note, it has been tough for me to get in the studio this week. I've had a number of pressing deadlines that are for future endeavors mixed with a wobbly, sick dog. I felt really blocked for painting, which is unusual for me. Today it was so good to put on a cup of tea, play music and just paint. I find when I have too much on my mind I feel creatively scattered. If I'm not creating and making stuff, I feel stifled. Definitely left the studio feeling much happier than when I entered.

Also - my Card Making class at Leighton has been moved to a later date! There is still room to sign up, Just follow the links below! 

Leighton Art Centre, Calgary:
​Classic  Holiday Cardmaking Workshop New Date! 
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Sat, December 9th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
Supplies included 
Cost: $85.00 (Leighton Members receive a 10% discount)

Make the Holidays extra special by printing your own Christmas cards! Join Michelle Wiebe as she guides students through some simple printmaking techniques. In this fun, fast paces class students will learn basic linocutting skills to make their own Christmas themed blocks that they can keep to make other great gifts and cards. Participants will cut blocks, learn some special embellishment tricks and hand print their own set of Christmas cards to take home. Excellent for adults and teenagers who are beginner and intermediate linocut students. 

Space is limited and registration is required.
Please visit Leighton Art Centre or contact them at  workshops@leightoncentre.org to register.