On Wednesday April 10 from 5-6, Catherine Orfald will give a presentation at the Perth & District Union Library. An exhibit of Catherine’s artwork is currently on display at the library until the end of April. Catherine suggested doing a … Continue reading
Did you know that Canadian artwork can be tax deductible? Businesses can support your local Canadian artists AND save money! Your business doesn’t have to be big; even sole proprietors qualify. The art must be purchased to benefit your Canadian … Continue reading
This is the finished portrait which is a commission of Mia, my son’s dog. Mia is sitting in the dappled sunlight on a bridge, after meandering through the woods at Westminster Ponds. This is an environmentally significant area; the largest … Continue reading
I recently completed this commissioned portrait of a dog and her man. The title was suggested by Mark, who commissioned the painting. He said Molly (the dog) “owns” him more than her “owns” her. Mark posted this lovely photograph his … Continue reading
This commissioned portrait of Malina and Nasser was finished some time ago, but it took awhile to find its way home to them. I love the warmth and connection that is evident between them in the photograph that I worked … Continue reading
My dear friend commissioned me to paint this self-portrait (Crowned by a Snake) for her. I posted the photograph online a couple times and she really liked it. The photograph was taken outdoors by my son as I held his … Continue reading
Earlier in the fall, I was commissioned to do this painting, Tree Hugger. I worked from two photographs. One was an image of a majestic white pine towering over the other trees near a lake. The other was a close-up … Continue reading