If you are wanting to treat yourself or a loved one to a little something to make the days at home a little cozier and happier, I am excited to share my latest Linen Collection with you!
When I started these paintings the world looked a lot different. My hope remains the same, that this art will bring a bit of beauty and joy to your homes. Whether you hang it, lean it against the wall or create a gallery wall, art injects personality and adds a little magic to your space. Each piece is unique and created by hand.
When I started creating this body of work I had just started to read The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip. It took me back to my youth and I found myself listening to all of my favourite songs by the band. I decided to name a lot of these paintings after their song titles - Wheat Kings, Poets, Springtime in Vienna. I was also inspired by various potters I’ve discovered and the shapes that fill the pages of my sketchbook.
Yesterday I took this photo of the paintings grouped together and it makes me happy to see the entire collection at once. When I painted them at my studio table I would stack them after the paint had dried so they wouldn’t wrinkle. I don’t love ironing, but I did it for the sake of art.
I plan on creating some larger pieces to complement these ones. With my family at home, it will take a bit more time. My work on linen will be featured in a book that I hope to get my hands on in the next few weeks. I can’t wait to share it with you.
