It seems like I have been in a bit of a creative "lull"... not much painting has been happening, but let me assure you it's not due to lack of inspiration. It's just a few new ideas I am transitioning into... planning my trip to Iceland (tons of paperwork involved in that), prepping for the … Continue reading New Adventures
My first break-through in painting happened after I visited Jasper, Alberta (Canada). The Rocky Mountains blew my mind, and I came home with a clear vision and drive to paint. My 2015 show was small, and almost a complete sell out (I still have the largest one hanging in my living room!). Over the last … Continue reading Artist Dreams | Iceland
HOME First of all, I have to note I am SO happy the big show is over and I have some time to take a break from actual painting (but don't worry the ideas are still flowing!), and focus a bit more on the business end of things. Thank you to everyone who came out … Continue reading Cobourg August Art
What a journey the last few months have been, pulling together a collection of acrylic paintings with the theme of "home" for Canadian Landscapes. I have completed 12 (I had hoped for 14, but 2 are still unfinished) canvases for this series. Lake Ontario Collection: Northumberland's Rolling Hills: Rice Lake Collection: Lake McGinnis: Georgian Bay, … Continue reading There’s No Place Like HOME
This blog will be short and sweet... just sharing a collection of photos of the "works in progress" over the last week (since the last blog). I am loving how some of these are taking shape, and SO excited to share them on July 28th to the public! I hope you can be there... … Continue reading Work In Progress…
Today I was up early to paint, and managed to get a few more layers down on some pieces. This series "home" has been a fascinating learning curve for me. I'm watching my style change slightly, as I focus more on boldness and precision. I have really enjoyed working on landscapes so close to my … Continue reading Home
HOME: A COLLECTION OF ONTARIO LANDSCAPES Our annual summer show will be happening at St.Mark's Church in Port Hope from 12:30-4:30 PM on Saturday, July 28th. Jennifer Trefiak will have a new collection of oil paintings, none of which have been displayed publicly before! She will also have her collection of "inks" for sale. Some … Continue reading Art | Summer 2018
