A big THANK YOU to all who came to my Meet the Artist afternoon at Galerie 203 on avenue Greene last Saturday! It was wonderful to meet new art lovers and to catch up with old friends.

The exhibition will remain up at the gallery through the end of May if you couldn't come on Saturday, or if you would like another look. Tell Corinne I sent you.

Meanwhile, it's back to the studio for me. I'm still fascinated by the Five Roses building and sign, so I'm giving it another go. This time it's going to be an extra big version, on a 60 x 40 inch canvas. I have it mostly drawn out and am itching to get the brushes wet!

Enjoy the lovely weather and the spring flowers.

Carol

The official invitation is out! Come to the new Galerie203 Montreal on av. Greene, Westmount on Friday to meet me and the other artists with work on display in the gallery, chat with Corinne, and generally have a great time!

I can't wait!

Carol

The date is confirmed - Galerie203 Montreal on Ave. Greene is having its grand opening next week! I'll be there for a 5-à-7 on Thursday 20 April to meet and have a chat with all of you and help celebrate this great new gallery space in Westmount.

I'll have some new work with me that has never shown in galleries before. See you there!!


Carol

The days are getting longer, some of them are getting warmer, and the snow is melting. Spring must be here! I can't wait for it to fully arrive, with flowers, leaves, and COLOUR!

In the meantime, I found myself drawn back to images of Montreal's iconic Five Roses Flour building. I don't think I'll ever get tired of painting this structure - it's placement between two grey, mostly derelict industrial hulks, the massive neon sign, and it's location in the old port all pull at me. This one is a little smaller than the previous paintings - let me know what you think!

My sister and brother-in-law have ridden and trained horses for years. She taught me to ride before when I was so young I can't  remember how old I was at the time. They particularly like Appaloosas, a magnificent breed with a huge variety of colouration and spotted coats. This beauty was one of theirs until recently. I feel lucky I had the opportunity to know him and experience his gentle personality. Here he's in the paddock, patiently waiting for his rider. I imagine he's waiting for someone equally beautiful as he is, so I've titled this "Waiting for Godiva". It's a bit of a departure from my recent urban landscapes, but variety is the spice of life, right?

Galerie203 Montreal is expanding to a new gallery space on Avenue Greene in the Westmount neighbourhood of Montreal. The doors opened last week, and owner Corinne Asseraf is planning a celebratory Meet the Artists event over the weekend of April 22. Do stop by this wonderful new space and say hello to Corinne. I'll be at the event and would love to say hello to all my Montreal friends there. The original gallery is still on Notre Dame West, so you can still see lots of art there, too. Contact Galerie203 for more information!

I'm honoured to share that "Out to Pasture", acrylic on canvas, 24x36", 2022 has been awarded Third Place in the TopArtAwards.com Art Masters February 2023 competition! Wow. And "Penthouse Reno", acrylic on canvas, 48x40", 2022 was a Finalist. This is a monthly international online competition that attracts a very high level of artists. I'm thrilled to have been chosen from among this distinguished group.

Hang in there - spring is coming soon.

Carol