THREE THINGS Issue 08

* LOOK * FOR * A * CHRISTMAS * OFFER * IN * THING THREE * 


THING ONE

Home.  Our comfort place, headquarters, homebase and there’s no place like it.  When summer hits, however, many of us enjoy leaving home behind in search of adventure!  Recently I spent a couple of days in the charming small town of Nelson, BC.  This picture-perfect spot is surrounded by beautiful mountains and set on the shores of the pristine Kootenay Lake. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is also known for having over 350 restored heritage buildings and I must say, I love the beauty that many layers of life brings to a home.

Here are a few shots I managed to take while hoping no one was looking out their windows at me.

There were many colourful facades, but I just now noticed that my pics are all of houses basically the same colour. Very interesting! 
 

For those of you that were watching romantic comedies in the 80’s, “Roxanne”, starring Steve Martin, was filmed in this house just a couple of blocks from where we stayed:

THING TWO

One of my favourite painters of houses is Lawren Harris of “Group of Seven” fame. He was not only a master of landscapes but his charming way of bringing homes to life really captured the neighbourhoods in the heart of Toronto. So nostalgic!

     
Houses, Richmond Street  1911

 
Winter Afternoon, City Street, Toronto  1918


Houses, St Patrick Street  1925


Red House, Winter  1925


THING THREE
 

I’ve painted a few buildings in my time and some of the most special were commissions done for people that delight in their homes.  You may not feel like CHRISTMAS shopping quite yet, but I thought I'd let you know that now is the time to consider a special and unique gift for someone you love . 

I have several spots to take on commissions that deliver by mid December and am offering a 12” X 12” painting for $200 on either watercolour paper or canvas.  A painting of a meaningful home, cottage, church, favourite structure or location is such a lovely keepsake. I’m happy to discuss your ideas and answer any questions (with no obligation to proceed).

Enjoy the rest of your summer and as Madeleine L’Engle once said, “Maybe that’s the best part of going away for a vacation — coming home again.”  See you in September.

Artfully yours,
Glenna