"Forest's Edge" 11 x 8.125 inches (on 12 x 9 paper) oil paint and cold wax medium on oil paper . . . Available for purchase. $75CAD ($55 USD) + shipping #affordableart #canadianart #oilandcoldwaxpainting

"Touching the Sky" 8.125 x 11 inches (on 9 x 12 paper) oil paint and cold wax medium on oil paper . . . Available for purchase. $75CAD ($55 USD) + shipping #affordableart #canadianart #oilandcoldwaxpainting

"Coming Into Dock" 6 x 6 Inches Oil paint and cold wax on cradled board A cheerful, whimsical painting about summer fun on the ocean... . . . Available for purchase. $95 CAD ($70 USD) + shipping #affordableart #smallart #canadianart #oilandcoldwaxpainting #sailing #sailinglife

"The Bay in Sunshine" A little 3 x 4 inch painting on a deep cradled wood panel. I tend to get quite tight and controlled when I paint, so I was pleased at how loose this one turned out. Painting more loosely is an ongoing goal for me. . . . Available for purchase. $45 CAD ($33 USD) + shipping.

"Seaside" 4 x 3 inches Oil paint and cold wax on cradled board. A teeny tiny landscape painting. 🙂 I found it hard to paint that small so I plan to work larger (at least 6 x 6 inches) in future. . . . Available for purchase. $45 CAD ($33 USD) + shipping.

"Celestial Blue" 18 x 24 inches Oil and Cold Wax on Deep Cradled Board Colourful under-layers peek through the blue and white surface. . . . Available for purchase. $400 CAD ($300 USD) + shipping. #artforsale #affordableart #canadianart #oilandcoldwax #oilandcoldwaxpainting #abstractart

"Rounding the Point" From a series I made last summer, in oil and cold wax. This one is a little 6x6 inch painting on a 1.5 inch deep cradled wood panel. . . . Available for purchase. $95 CAD ($70 USD) + shipping #affordableart #smallart #canadianart #oilandcoldwaxpainting #sailing #sailinglife

I love that the same guy is back to make this!

The fellow in this pic is my cousin's husband. He is Scottish and has been active in supporting Ukraine, including travelling there to bring aid supplies. Edinburgh Direct Aid is the NGO he works with.

How gorgeous is this!?

Canada is a huge country, with two official languages, many Indigenous nations, and a wide variety of immigrants (of whom I am one). I think the CBC plays a big role in keeping us united as a nation. Let's encourage those running for office to support it. friends.ca/takeaction/t...

That quiet majority needs to speak up. Otherwise, it looks like the loud minority are a majority.

Lucky me! Today a friend took me to the home of a recently passed local artist whose daughter was selling off his huge oeuvre of works at VERY low prices. 3+ hours later I left with more art than a woman has a right to. :-) Here's my stash.

I ran across this article via BlueSky today. It sounds to me like very good advice! Let's all take care of ourselves. www.davidmoscrop.com/p/preparing-...

A sunny day walking in High Park while visiting Toronto years ago. #OnlyBeautifulThings

A sunset taken on the way home one day. #OnlyBeautifulThings

A rare plant growing at the top of a volcano on Maui. #OnlyBeautifulThings

I need this in my life! ;-)

Another small alcohol ink painting on Yupo paper. I've noticed that my phone camera seems to have trouble focusing on red and pink colours... #art #alcoholink #painting #canadianart

Another little alcohol ink painting on Yupo paper. This one makes me think of rain on the windshield of a car. #art #alcoholink #abstractart

Hey, artsy and craftsy BlueSky friends! I'd love to see what you're making right now. Would you share a pic in the comments? My big "making" during Christmas holidays has been apple crisps. Finally using up the apples from our trees that have been stored since September.

Wise words from a wise man... I'm sorry that, in the last months of his life, he had to see who won the latest US election. Talk about self-indulgence and consumption!

This is another small alcohol ink painting on Yupo (plastic) paper. I was inspired by the work of another artist to try the repeated small white dots near the lower right. #art #alcoholink #alcoholinkpainting #painting

Oh wow... I would love to have made something like this. I'll be following Neoma's work now that I've discovered her.

An attempt to make flowers in alcohol ink. I'll needs some practice if I want them to be more realistic. But things don't have to be realistic, right? :-) #art #alcoholink #alcoholinkpainting

I think this is probably good advice!

Now that artadventcalendar is over, let me introduce myself. I'm a web developer living in BC, Canada, who is passionate about art and protecting the environment. I love gardening, cats, yoga, contemporary dance and playing board games. I'd love for you to introduce yourself in the comments. <3

So it's the last day of the Advent. Here's my Day 24 #artadventcalendar creation. Another oil and cold wax painting on paper. It's been a joy sharing this art exchange with all you folks. Wishing you a Merry Christmas (or whatever else you celebrate) and a Happy New Year!

Day 23 of #artadventcalendar. This is another oil and cold wax painting on paper. I used a piece of lace fabric that came with a bouquet of flowers to "stamp" on the lacey patterns. #oilandcoldwaxpainting #coldwaxmedium #coldwax #oilandcoldwax

That purple sky - and the way it reflects off the water - is stunning.

A pretty photo of a pretty bird! I like the red/orange/white stripe on his wing.

It's interesting to see the many ways that artists create abstract works!

Day 22 of #artadventcalendar. This is an oil and cold wax painting on paper. I'm not sure if it's finished yet. I'm sitting on it for a while before I decide. #art #coldwax #painting #coldwaxpainting

I'm in love! With both this painting and the kitty in it. Just stunning...

Oh my goodness... it amazes me what people create. Imagine doing this all in pen... I bet you have to constantly pay attention so you don't go off-pattern.

Let's give a huge shoutout to @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca for organizing the #artadventcalendar so we can all share our artworks and connect with each other! I've connected with many new people through this event. THANK YOU JAY and I hope you and your wife feel better soon.

Day 21 of #artadventcalendar. This pair of paintings on paper are primarily in oil and cold wax, but with other media like pencils and pastels included. I taped the borders and made both at the same time and then peeled off the tape to get two separate paintings. #art #coldwax #painting

I haven't seen embroidery like this before. I like it!

This looks like a cool place to take a walk.

In spite of the Alt text, I still can't quite make out what I'm seeing here, which part of the appeal to me of this photo. Very abstract... I love those hits of orange.

Wow... the water must have been really calm to reflect the sky so clearly. Great shot!

I love carousels. There's something so charming about them.

Day 20 of #artadventcalendar. A very tiny painting that sits on my desk. I painted it with oil and cold wax on a 4x3 cradled board, then outlined mountains and drew in trees with pencil.

'Coquette' #artadventcalendar #art #fluidart #acrylicpour #fineart #wmart #wmfluidart #coquette

#ArtAdventCalendar "Anxiety," 2019.

#ArtAdventCalendar Watercolor practice of some of my favorite flavors in red. #Art #Painting #Watercolor #StillLife

It’s day 21 of #ArtAdventCalendar and time for tea and #drawing I’ve not been feeling my best for a few days so am pleased to be sharing a drawing today. Keeping it simple and drawing my tea things. It’s 6.00am and this is my second pot of the day. #GoGently ❤️🐌 #adrawingeveryday #pwME #MECFS

Day 19 of #artadventcalendar. An imaginary nighttime scene in alcohol ink. #art #smallart #alcoholink

I'd love to get a card like this in the mail. (Come to think of it, these days I'd be excited just to get mail!)

Amazing colours of light in these clouds!