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Spring Bouquet

In his letters, van Gogh expressed his deep connection to sunflowers and the gratitude they represented for him. While the quote attributed to him, viz. “the sunflower is mine” is apocryphal; he as good as said it and is remembered as the painter of sunflowers. For a couple of weeks in May, Canadians can proudlyContinue reading “Spring Bouquet”

Zinnias

I usually want to connect with my subjects in nature, take my own reference photos and develop the story I want to tell back in the studio. Sometimes, it is nice to take a break and play a little. What better subject than these colourful, sun loving blooms, especially in yet again another snowy coldContinue reading “Zinnias”