Natasha - The Artist

I actually did 4 paintings in a week! Plus, I am finishing a 4′x3′ painting that I barely started over 2 years ago. I am proud of myself.

Here’s one. I call it “Mountain Sun”. It’s oil on canvas (11″x14″).

I will post photos of the others as well, once they dry and they photograph better.

I finally finished my painting of Diana and her sons. It’s my first painting from a photograph. I found it challenging, especially since the photo was a low-resolution 2″x1.5″ print from the Internet.

I call it ”Priorities”. Diana, despite her ‘obligation’ to save the world, always put her sons first. Having two kids of my own, I find that very inspiring.

Very spooky… I’m not sure what I was feeling. 

I recently purchased my very own Buddha Board at the Crystal Dawn on Dalhousie Street in Ottawa, Canada.  I got the card-size version of it, fits perfectly on my desk at work. 

“The Buddha Board is  based on the Zen concept of living in the moment. You simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then, as the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind - ready to create a whole new masterpiece. ” extract from http://www.buddhaboard.com

At home, I relax and meditate by painting on canvas. Well, that’s not very practical at work, so my Buddha Board does the trick.

New painting on the “my paintings” page.

I did this painting for my Mom. It represents the tree’s soul. Funny how she originally thought it was a boy who fell of the branch of the tree. Ah… Mom.