Getting ready for a Swim in glass

Getting Ready 10 x14" monotype print

The windows are open, I smell the breath of the Northumberland Strait.

Another beautiful day in September. No wind to speak off.

Another day for a swim. 

I had been swimming on my own which I enjoyed. However, swimming with another person gives me a great comfort level.  I am not so focused on what could appear out of the water, I am focusing more on swimming, on my form and looking out for the other person.

Will soon get ready for our afternoon swim. What a treat!

Break

8  x 10" acrylic sold

Taking a break is difficult.
I have been working hard this summer I am ready for a break, but still feel it is hard to relax into taking a break.

Reflecting on taking a break - makes me feel like stepping out, not being part off something, is that why it is so hard to take a break?

Summer Reading 3 x 6" monotype print 

Time to simmer, time to clear out the old, making a fire in the fire pit and burn the old artwork to create space for the new -  add a little sage - that's what I will do. Thank you Bob!

Early September and the Swimming is Good

Love to swim 8x10" acrylic SOLD

I am feeling so inspired. It seems, swimming with a swimming partner gives me an extra kick. Catherine and I have been tackling the most wavy swims at the Northumberland Strait. Over 1000m, WOW while waves slapping us in our faces and we are feeling a little sea sick. However, it feels like a great accomplishment.

My artwork has been influenced this year by my rediscovered love of swimming.  For example, with re-purposing plastic bags as my printing plate.

Re-purposed plastic bag plate for monotype print

The Swimsuit that will bring you Happiness

 and gives you Peace is in your Closet 11x 17" monotype print

  I feel grateful that our beach is not a collector beach like the Driftwood Beach in Advocate Harbour.

We are all connected the water in Advocate Harbour is part of our water at the Northumberland Strait. The garbage and plastic floating in our waters is a real problem.

Make it a day of being aware if you are nourished or if you are consuming and still feeling empty.