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
Today is my birthday, so I think it’s a good time for reflections. Here is a picture of me as a new baby, with my Grandma, Brother, Dad, Mom, and Great-Grandma. Grandpa was probably taking the picture. I was so … Continue reading
There will be a One Day Only Open Studio on Saturday October 9th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Catherine Orfald’s painting studio 1848 Old Brooke Rd., Maberly, ON. Rita Redner will be a guest with her pottery. COVID protocols … Continue reading
This oil painting is called “Take Me Home” since that’s the country road leading to my home. I love this curve and have painted it a number of times. I probably will again. It’s particularly stunning in the autumn when … Continue reading
I painted Bittersweet on Birch to showcase the beauty of these plants and the marsh. There are a few of these American Bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, near here. They are native plants, not to be confused with its Asian cousin, Celastrus … Continue reading
I photographed a nibbled Amanita last year and just finished painting it. This is Amanita muscaria var. guessowii, commonly known as the American yellow fly agaric. I just learned what the white spots are by reading about this fungi on … Continue reading