https://dorothealeblanc.ca/work daily 0.75 2020-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504819860516-7EQXPTIPTQWW6W5QMQQH/Rock-wall-11.jpg REALISM (and past work) - Rock Wall 11 - Peggy's Cove Excitement Oil pastel, 9 x 12 inches on heavy Arches watercolour paper, original 220.00 Canadian funds, unframed plus shipping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504821844873-B0BCOLIUBZD99SP8PEA1/Public-Gardens-Magnolia-forweb_4772.jpg REALISM (and past work) - Public Gardens Magnolia There are many varieties of magnolias in the Public Gardens in downtown Halifax. This is one. Oil pastel, 9 x 12 inches on heavy Arches watercolour paper, original 220.00 Canadian funds, unframed plus shipping (Here's a link to some very interesting history about this park: http://www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca/about/history-of-the-gardens/) __________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504823099995-X5I7HHFE14ZFYPCF6KBJ/home-made-Chinese-board-game.jpg REALISM (and past work) - Homemade Chinese Chess We were walking down the street in a major city near a market and I saw these guys playing this game on the sidewalk. We had to go around them to continue on, so as we passed I snapped a photo nonchalantly - no one noticed, the game was not disturbed. __________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504824061069-NYC3EHMUWG99T9S5OSMO/Drawing-of-Mom-and-three-kids.png REALISM (and past work) - Mother and Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504824422358-L989WK212R1W2DB77QWT/Hallie+and+Daniel+smaller.jpg REALISM (and past work) - Hallie and Daniel, acrylic on board, 10x12 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1512095097491-G0IVZCCN6BTM4MUU9F4F/Peggy%27s-Cove_I_forweb.jpg REALISM (and past work) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1559254424562-61T76XW79KBEUX9PS5MG/8D473ABB-CADB-4303-BECF-4C0068B1A50A.jpeg REALISM (and past work) - Heart Inside My Eyes An iPad drawing that I did on my most recent road trip in May 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1458426697130-CDJZBRSGM4WL29VMMSLT/Tree-%232-PPP-two-trees-with-rock.jpg REALISM (and past work) https://dorothealeblanc.ca/blog daily 0.75 2019-03-16 https://dorothealeblanc.ca/blog/2019/3/16/this-old-jewellery-aint-so-bad monthly 0.5 2019-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1569351588264-2V5M0E6OATA9WDOEZ3LI/Screen+Shot+2019-09-24+at+3.52.04+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - This Old Jewellery Ain't So Bad! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1569349779026-GNJE7KWPLXIY1XPMX742/Pineapple+Crab+separated.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - This Old Jewellery Ain't So Bad! Pineapple Crab - upcycling old jewellery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1569351248155-OW9UR9VZJD8PU7023NQR/Screen+Shot+2019-09-24+at+3.45.58+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - This Old Jewellery Ain't So Bad! a few seconds of me making the pineappler crab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1569351326925-1B4TGOB5590SET26QIJS/Screen+Shot+2019-09-24+at+3.47.21+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - This Old Jewellery Ain't So Bad! A few seconds of me making the elegant crab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1569350598488-7XUQGQRF64N5Z2CKIHTH/Elegant+Crab+separated.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - This Old Jewellery Ain't So Bad! 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Only the largest Upcycled painting I've made yet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1552746970228-ADS2EHPQG7JHDZDFP7SQ/dress+3.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - What's Up in the Studio? Only the largest Upcycled painting I've made yet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1552747547662-WW0AGHZE93QU9BP3XCPC/dress+4.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - What's Up in the Studio? Only the largest Upcycled painting I've made yet! https://dorothealeblanc.ca/blog/2019/3/15/viola-desmond-word-cloud monthly 0.5 2019-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1552693718320-T76K7DSLV383FJ8SMCCE/heart+brooch.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - Viola Desmond – Word Cloud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1552693752208-MG8FLEO0FIAKX388LX3Q/final+piece+viola.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - Viola Desmond – Word Cloud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1552693676679-54D4TGHMXLLX33P99GLA/loose+letters.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - Viola Desmond – Word Cloud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1552693627859-UIPII78Y3GN4YB2HOZXL/love.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - Viola Desmond – Word Cloud https://dorothealeblanc.ca/blog/2018/8/22/what-is-it-about-women-and-jewellery monthly 0.5 2018-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1534989136051-4TE0D5F9ANF4KS9X9SPR/Screen+Shot+2018-08-22+at+9.36.44+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - What is it about Women and Jewellery? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1534989042206-TLNOSPS7CEV0VFCH93N7/Screen+Shot+2018-08-22+at+9.36.07+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - What is it about Women and Jewellery? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1534989079782-72Y839RC78LOSAP37WQ1/Screen+Shot+2018-08-22+at+9.36.28+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - What is it about Women and Jewellery? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1534984643810-YN4BETMDXXLUNTOB4AYE/image-asset.png Great Art Project Blogs - What is it about Women and Jewellery? 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My Spring Art show in Truro, Nova Scotia My dear daughter (Christel), standing beside me, came with flowers to my opening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1534984051744-FMR5YLBCO759UE29FY8B/DSC_5190.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - My Spring Art show in Truro, Nova Scotia My friend Marcela and I are speaking with ceramic artist, Nancy Roberts (short hair, bright blue turtleneck) https://dorothealeblanc.ca/blog/2018/5/30/upcycling-rings-and-bracelets monthly 0.5 2018-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1527726581920-627SHVBV7WLZ6174NRT8/Screen+Shot+2018-05-30+at+9.26.39+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - Upcycling Rings and Bracelets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1527726649581-QFFNASLCKPTYVNDBJ2IP/image-asset.png Great Art Project Blogs - Upcycling Rings and Bracelets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1527726505243-1ZCB4ZOVDXZ0QZ5YZNC0/Screen+Shot+2018-05-30+at+9.26.27+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - Upcycling Rings and Bracelets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1527726458831-XYXJAN6UIJPHTOY7D6K3/Screen+Shot+2018-05-30+at+9.26.14+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - Upcycling Rings and Bracelets https://dorothealeblanc.ca/blog/2017/12/16/november-2017-what-to-do-with-1014-safety-pins-yes-i-counted-them monthly 0.5 2017-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1513437576435-FJNB3GNGPA854VARH1CO/Safety+pins.png Great Art Project Blogs - November 2017 – What to do with 1014 safety pins (yes I counted them) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1513438234492-XZDVE04QVU3BX53CSDR2/WIPsafetypinpainting.png Great Art Project Blogs - November 2017 – What to do with 1014 safety pins (yes I counted them) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1513438029668-3BZ75435N0L11QJ4P35F/workinprogress+safetypins.png Great Art Project Blogs - November 2017 – What to do with 1014 safety pins (yes I counted them) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1513438127601-IGCEH5RGXRXEMB03JPVQ/safetypinpainting.png Great Art Project Blogs - 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Sea Glass is an example of the beauty God makes out of man's mistakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1498346537322-EE0IWO5E5KF1ZO8GORDP/Screen+Shot+2017-06-24+at+8.22.02+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - My newest upcycled piece with photos from my trip to Cape Breton – and their connection. Above: This is the beach where I found enough sea glass to make my latest painting, and after all that bending down, my back sure needed a good rest! Still it didn't stop me from going out the next day and finding more sea glass. Along with the sea glass, I used old shell and bead necklaces and some 15 year old scallop shells I had laying around from beach days with the kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1498346773067-5W9QZ13Z07GN01BSJ51S/image-asset.png Great Art Project Blogs - My newest upcycled piece with photos from my trip to Cape Breton – and their connection. 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This is an interesting swing that we'd never see in Canada because of little hands getting caught in the odd spaces. But it sure is a good exercise machine! Acrylic on board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1454110208067-29DHA8C44WARHBX152C7/image-asset.jpeg Great Art Project Blogs - The Process of Becoming an Artist China Painting - "Two sides of a Chinese River" Rivers support a community - people meet, wash their clothes, get water for cooking, socialize and plant food anywhere there is free ground. Acrylic on board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1454110161909-UBW6NM5PSCBAGI6Z54J2/47-home-made-Chinese-board-game-2012-24inches+wide.jpg Great Art Project Blogs - The Process of Becoming an Artist China Painting - "Men playing Chinese Chess" in the middle of a busy street, on a homemade paper "board" game. Acrylic on board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1454602506927-OEBOQHPZRCDQ9I6EGYAO/image-asset.png Great Art Project Blogs - The Process of Becoming an Artist This is a chalk pastel that I made at the University of Guelph, of me as a child standing in front of a University of Guelph building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1454602450490-JGSF9HE0QZMU2BVHQPGD/Screen+Shot+2016-01-31+at+5.50.16+PM.png Great Art Project Blogs - The Process of Becoming an Artist Far left part of a Triptych I made in art school. It's 2x4 feet wide - made from cement fondue painted to look like bronze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1454110122456-QRQC1ESV3LGTGDSFLFJS/Boy-sleeping-on-motorbike-sm.png Great Art Project Blogs - The Process of Becoming an Artist China Painting - "Boy sleeping on a motorcycle". 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See my blog about this piece for more info about its creation: https://dorothealeblanc.ca/blog/ 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1527727770194-LXWPTA1UKL9SMALZOSRJ/His-Eyes-Run-To-and-Fro-good-pic.jpg Upcycling Art - His Eyes Run To and Fro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706498418-YG1Q4RQTFP7SH5Z0FWI3/button-bird-landscape+copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Button Bird Landscape This piece was a bit of a struggle as I attempted to flatten the background texture (from a washed and separated bathroom poof). Glue and weights and time made it as flat as possible and when it was finally all dry, I got to paint away! The "birds" are little buttons painted with mirror paint. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706517999-L6W5YWJJ1HKSVU4IK55C/Ascension-forweb+copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Ascension This piece has an underlying texture of feathers, then a layer of chains were glued on top of that and then I added beads during the lengthy painting process. It amazes me that these pieces have a successful end because sometimes I feel like I'm working blindfolded. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706536987-EX71CWD0MBMSTVOWZRXM/Tohuvabohu-forweb+copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Tohuvabohu My husband has a 3D printer and each piece has excess that needs to be removed. Those pieces along with the mistakes he prints are my treasures for new works of art. This painting's texture was made completely from 3D printer refuse. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706557031-GBU80LAF9OSW0T5KRG29/Light-Path+copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Light Path I was cutting out hundreds of letters for a children's project and when I saw the pile of leftover pieces, I knew I could make a very interesting textured surface with the remains. I love recycling! This bas-relief is painted with reflective colours of silver, gold, bronze, brass, etc., and has a thousand faces depending on your position near the painting and the light levels. It's another piece that must be experienced to reveal it's true beauty! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706575642-D33UQPBO2MYH1A1EYVVD/Radiant-Chains-of-Love.jpg Upcycling Art - Radiant Chains of Love After using up most of my old jewellery on my bas-relief paintings, I had to buy bags of old jewellery from second hand stores. I'd make some good finds but some stuff was just designed for the round file. One happy day I was in a store that happened to be selling out some of their stock, and buying a few dollars worth of discounted beads and chains, I also quickly mentioned that I put jewellery on paintings. They then pulled out a box of their leftover stock from under the counter and offered it to me - free! This is what you're seeing on "Radiant Chains of Love". This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame. _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504707143639-FYPE9N60KATISB7C1FL1/Wheels-within-Wheels+copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Wheels Within Wheels A friend dropped off a bag full of glass and pottery tiles a few years ago, and I recently came across them in some dark corner of my studio. They were very challenging to work with and hours of working on this project almost wore off my personal fingerprints! I used mostly gold and silver paint, and Xylotol for texture! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on board, painted edge.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706610965-A5PHBTZH3G9XLV1OVOSY/Bird-of-Paradisecopy.jpg Upcycling Art - Bird of Paradise I discovered a collection of souvenir spoons in a second-hand store on one of my texture hunts, and a year later got inspiration for their application on this upcycled painting. There are also jewellery chains and round bracelets keeping the spoons company. You'll have to figure out on your own why I called it the "Bird of Paradise" - unless you read my blogs. :) This painting, along with most of my upcycled artwork, is a "must see in person" piece as the colours and textures in different environments make it "living" art. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706629563-MHJ4VTAVFJAGNKHUEKAD/Lost-City-final-forwebcopy.jpg Upcycling Art - Lost City My husband enjoys looking for computer parts in any city we happen to be; and so for anything he doesn't use, I find a place. As you can see there are lots of interesting textures inside computers wanting to create imaginary lands! This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706656744-DJGBPIP9CPFVO6JM1VLW/Miscellaneous-Beep-Boop-forweb+copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Boop Beep My husband teaches at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) and one day he brought me a handful of old-fashioned brass printing letters. Thank you Michael! So I decided to see how big of a crossword puzzle I could make from them. And as usual, I didn't discover until near the completion of the painting that I had a playful message between lovers! (translation, "Call me. When? Now! Ok, Bye). Boop is one side of a lovers good bye, Beep is the other side (not seen in the painting). I used a lying down 3 for a "w", a backwards 4 for an "A", an upside down L for an "r", etc., to make the words I needed. The textures in the background are mostly beads from old necklaces and dried leaves from my garden, all embedded with copious amounts of glue, medium and paint. 20 x 24 x 2 inches, (51 x 61 x 5 cm), mixed media on board, painted edges. $1200.00 Canadian - plus shipping. Contact me to BUY IT NOW _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706706269-WIRG0TX8STXQGGX7R36U/misc.-cutlery-repaintedcopy.jpg Upcycling Art - Miscellaneous Cutlery I began this piece by cutting an old tablecloth to size and gluing it on the canvas. Then I used glue and molding paste to attach the utensils (which I flattened as much as possible with a table vice). When all was dry, I painted the whole thing white with a couple of coats of gesso, not at all knowing that I was going to be painting the utensils to look like themselves!! That's what I love about abstract art - you never know what you're going to get! This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1492709934959-RHBMYFZUIP6TPYQFWOAI/Wheels-within-Wheels.jpg Upcycling Art - Wheels Within Wheels A friend dropped off a bag full of glass and pottery tiles a few years ago, and I recently came across them in some dark corner of my studio. They were very challenging to work with and hours of working on this project almost wore off my personal fingerprints! I used mostly gold and silver paint, and Xylotol for texture! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on board, painted edge. $780.00 Canadian, framed - plus shipping. Contact me to BUY IT NOW   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706733434-NMT9E0TX4GIG9I1O6CEX/Miscellaneous-Drawer-2copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Miscellaneous Jewellery Again, this was a time consuming project of arranging, gluing and using molding paste to attach my items. A lot of this jewellery came from my own stash but the watches came from a lovely neighbour Emily Crumback (Thanks Emily!). After everything has dried, I paint it all with gesso and then look for what wants to happen as I apply layer after layer of colour. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706770557-FBPDEQ26J6CEP8WHPALC/Miscellaneous-Drawer-One.jpg Upcycling Art - How Many Things Can You Name? This was actually my first miscellaneous painting. I searched through my kitchen drawers for odds and ends - things that I didn't want to throw out because they might be useful "one day" - you know what I'm talking about. After playing with the arrangement of objects, I sewed and glued and added molding paste, covered it all with gesso and began with my colours. This piece has gone through 3 different "final" painting processes to get to the finish line. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706809221-LXTP0REJ79ZKDBYRIWXR/Miscellaneous-Grid-jewellry_forweb+copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Jewellery Boxes The process of placing earings and necklaces onto this canvas was a fun and interesting discovery of which pieces were wanting to play together. But the colour application was a challenging light/dark push/pull lengthy activity - until I got to my happy place. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706839977-FE6XA2LFPGTEXAEYMJZ6/Oriental-Plant+copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Oriental Plant The recycled material in this bas-relief is minimal; I used a crocheted sweater along with my usual experimentation layers of paint. Below the beautiful "designer plant" is a layer of multi-coloured rectangles which were my first attempt at finding the right treatment for this unusual texture. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706879940-4A5TJ6SEWAT4MOT97F46/Miscellaneous-Lunch_forweb+copy.jpg Upcycling Art - Mom-Daughter Luncheon This was a piece I did during an emotional time, but I had no idea what was happening. The only thing I knew was that for this project I wanted to experiment with broken glass - I did not make the association with my emotional state at the time. As was normal for one of my abstracts, I found small table coverings - doilies this time and adorned them with Miscellaneous items like jewellery, coins and keys. Not until I was completely finished did the story come together of a mother and daughter - having lunch - but not being able to communicate, except for crying. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504707108591-XDJ58DGSA0YZ1KXE79BB/Autumn+through+a+Window.jpg Upcycling Art - Autumn Through a Window This piece is framed by a very thickly knit wool sweater with the other textures being made from real leaves - narrow ones and oblong ones. And then there are layers upon layers of paint! This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://dorothealeblanc.ca/new-gallery daily 0.75 2018-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488207516515-XYM9EWTUPMWNS39TC87O/Every-Good-Gift.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Every Good Gift This piece is made of a lot of small necklaces and chains, along with other beaded embellishments. The title came to me as I was reminded again of God's goodness; every good gift comes from Him - and He doesn't ever take back what He gives.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488207516515-XYM9EWTUPMWNS39TC87O/Every-Good-Gift.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Every Good Gift This piece is made of a lot of small necklaces and chains, along with other beaded embellishments. The title came to me as I was reminded again of God's goodness; every good gift comes from Him - and He doesn't ever take back what He gives.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488206449419-FCN18962F73M3410O7A1/She-Sells-Sea-Shells.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - She Sells Sea Shells This piece is made of chains, beads, bracelets and shells. I didn't gesso over with white because I wanted to maintain the original brilliant colours. Underneath the beads, I painted a simple landscape and so everything fell into place.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488205869278-OD5PQOWMAB0NJPQIHRFL/Friendship-Rings.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Rings of Friendship This was a fun piece to make. When I began, I had no idea where I was going, just that I wanted to use some of the large collection of bangles I had in storage. In the process video, you'll see how it all came together, and you'll hear a new piece of amateur music I created in GarageBand.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488204830776-W3Y4KISAUVBQIVVFRJM2/Pearl-triangle.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Dancing Pearls I enjoy the look of beads contained within a certain space. Have I ever mentioned that I sometimes compare people to jewels (to God, we're his precious jewels). People are precious, like jewels and when they get together, the beauty reaches way beyond their individual beauty. Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488204699085-DX1MM8CU6H1X6ZJ916F0/Safe-Passage.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Safe Passage This canvas actually has a number of 10Karat gold chains/pieces on it. I was caught between the thought of the laborious process of getting the gold appraised and the actual fun process of putting it on a canvas. Obviously this stuff is worth more to me the way it looks on a canvas - would you agree?   It's another in the series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488203243348-Y2GWRCM24BBDJU8ZGHU3/Reflectionsof-Glory-Feb17-photo.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Reflections This piece came about as I tried to apply 20 identical sports team pins to my canvas. The reflective quality was making it an interesting piece but it became a challenge to maintain this quality. As I added more and more paint, I had to keep polishing the metal pins. Now whatever you're wearing, the colour will reflect in this painting and I think that's fun! Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1490214286550-OARFIUIK31GZUCJANBHF/Bejewelled-Landscape-for-web.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Bejewelled Landscape SEE THE MOTHER/SON COLABORATIVE VIDEO!!! Out on another hunt, I found a few boxes of disorganized glass beads (yay!). So I painted a colourful design on my canvas for a background, started applying beads and chains and, voila! A landscape was coming into view right before my eyes. It's such a delight to find out what wants to come out of me as I create! This is another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1492693908494-ZFAL0KUDEHO6MCVDHA2M/Fruit-of-the-vine.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Fruit of the Vine If you watch the video of the making of this piece (see Process Videos in the menu), you'll notice it two major stages - ending up not at all as it started out. I enjoy the analogy of "precious jewels" to "God's people". God calls us His precious jewels and I've found that one of the pleasure of jewels is their individuality and uniqueness. I'm sure God enjoys that quality in us, and the miracle is that arranged together, He has the ability to make a beautiful image to represent Him. mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1492694245848-M2LWUB219QG7XUYMUY2T/Angel-Stones.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - (under construction) This piece had a long process (like most of my artwork), but it's the only way I can discover what works best for each individual work of art. I love acrylic paint and mediums for my art, because they dry quickly and I can change my mind any time I need to. Lots of (fake) pearls on this one, pieces of copper wire and home made crystals (made by my daughter Christel). If you watch the process video, you'll hear a new piece of music of mine which had a similar lengthy creation process as the piece I made it for. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/58f801efe4fcb55832f76cb7/58f8b551a5790a609eebe5b2/1494702088621/Alphabet-Soup.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Alphabet Soup Old chains and necklaces follow the contour of these wooden letters (which were actually purchased from a dollar store - wide guilty smile) Watch the video here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488205679693-T1JJJ632PC6T6LEVXP17/Light-Reigns.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Light Reigns These pieces are very difficult to photograph and they look different in different lights - this one especially. It's made up of a collection of earings with a pearl brooch for the center piece.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488204066860-S3D89OPYFYHMOB4MW1TU/Congregation-Feb2017.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Congregation Like me, you may have purchased a set of little fake candles for Christmas, they lasted a few years and then since all the batteries died, my husband recommended I toss them. I had to save what I could to add to a canvas and this canvas shows the fun I had. A friend named this piece, "Congregation" and it resonated with me so much that I decided it would forever be the title. Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1522188647713-P5M4U1CMG96DTHSC3ZO9/Ripples-in-the-Sand.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - "Fruit Bearing Tree" This jewel painting was inspired by a jumbled string of broken beads which I cut up and laid on the canvas in a grid (my typical approach). But when I swung my chair around - OH NO - it caught the beads and pulled them off to the side of the canvas! When I saw it though, it turned out to be the opposite of a disaster - I liked it! So I developed it, painted it, added small glass beads, painted some more and finally added large glass 'stones'. It became a texture washed by the sand of the sea. 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488203173130-95WCVV5FVEUPUTEAXH0L/Born-of-the-Spirit-last-pic.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Born of the Spirit Many stages of growth brought this lovely painting to it's final state. The inspiration for the title is from this verse in John 3:8 – The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. This is exactly how I feel as I travel through the process of my paintings - I have no idea how it's going to end up, I just know when it's not where it's supposed to be. Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces (Jewel Paintings), which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1490214329378-JB2GSP6D5B0MNISI83H7/Blowing+in+the+wind+high+res.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Blowing in the Wind I'd found a beautiful silk scarf (from Talbot) in a second hand store and was determined to create an art piece with it - it was so lovely! I assure you when I got around to this creation, it was not easy to pour glue on, and cut the scarf! See the video of it's creation here This is the third in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1496430261484-XJDIKFJ4KN5UR1RUEZ2E/Swirling-Time.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Swirling Time Typically, my husband likes to take things apart and some of the pieces on this canvas were from an old camera, some from old watches, some from old jewellery. See the video of it's creation This is the second in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1496430431765-F8NQXB9ZBQXNJJPH0U51/Brass-Playground-cropped.png Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Brass Playground There aren't a lot of brass items in the jewellery I find these day, so most of them ended up on this piece which progressed very playfully indeed! See the video of it's creation here This is from my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1496430355030-RQXP0L2IAF5J4VO20WOF/Gold-Fish-Pond.jpg Medium sized Heirloom Paintings - Gold Fish Pond I buy bags of junk jewellery wherever I can and on opening one of my treasure sacks, I found a yellowish brown fish necklace. It wasn't very appealing to look at but an image popped into my mind and I was off to create this piece. See the process video This is the first in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://dorothealeblanc.ca/extra-pieces daily 0.75 2017-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1471965566091-1DRF8YMECF5SFZC5WUCY/LED-oneforweb.jpg extra pieces - The Ever Changing Canvas This bas-relief gave me the most trouble of any painting I've ever done! It is not available for sale, having 5 final stages over a two year process. Image shows the first stage which obviously no longer exists. The underlying texture is part of a Persian lamb coat with LEDs running across it on a diagonal. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1462927985412-66HGIVFJVB0GFK1QKHDS/Tamaracks-on-the-way-to-Bridgewater.jpg extra pieces - Tamaracks on the way to Bridgewater - NA This painting was gifted to a worthy cause. acrylic on canvas 18x24 inches $432.00 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1455397903659-32C1U8CNBH8ZXQIE1S71/Jacqueline%27s-magnolia.jpg extra pieces - Jacqueline's Magnolia Acrylic on an old LP record. I took the photo from a friend's beautiful magnolia tree. 100.00 __________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1455398018809-JOY77BKOXW740204B4BB/oval-tray-for-web.jpg extra pieces - Dark Purple Irises Oil painting on an old metal tray - total 30 x 40 inches. 350.00 __________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1453592528333-T39ZP1RSNRKK1XQ4JGKG/Farm-2-done.jpg extra pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1453592527700-TPJB4KGENMODN8G1EHIV/Farm-1-done.jpg extra pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1453592527662-NXAA514ZHX6HL88049BQ/3-tree-farm.jpg extra pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1453592528315-UBLAOB92XLY8IFMZOEZC/Farm-four-buildings.jpg extra pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1453592528861-BP37U86Z3UECZ3KRJ8K4/farm-with-2-old-cilos.jpg extra pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1453592529137-V5S9U5KA06VRQB7LVF7D/farm%3B-one-old%2C-one-new-cilo.jpg extra pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1453685203815-7YPEJSQUYQ6IXI48SY7G/33.-little-boy-and-bike-NEW.jpg extra pieces - Little Chinese Boy Unfortunately the little boy turned his head, but he's still cute! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1453685200891-9SD27KF5O623MJOHNKNC/4.48-On-the-way-to-Beijing-airport-new.jpg extra pieces - On our way to the Beijing Airport On our last day in China we travelled via taxi to the airport in Beijing. There are a lot of stunning structures to see along the way and this collection of white buildings was one of them. And surprise - the sky was blue! (an unusual sight for us during our trip). This is a textured painting; I used burlap for the buildings and cardboard for the bushes along the road, so they would even to the same level as the burlap. 16 x 20 mixed media on canvas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1462927945387-IUYDEICB3439ZM0YRR1V/Matterhorn-acrylic-24x31-for-web.jpg extra pieces - Famous Matterhorn - Sold Acrylic Painting on board https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488207351885-52CNXMIQYUCQ1WU3BI8A/JEWLS-PAINT.jpg extra pieces - JEWLS PAINT I found these letters in a dollar store and thought they'd make a great low bas-relief texture. And they did! On top of the letters I glued a collection of miscellaneous jewellery pieces - if you look, you can pick out clasps and a lot of earing backs and hooks.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. $220 framed plus shipping Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1475361574662-XBHJJ1ER11RK2ZA9WCP5/Swirling-Time.jpg extra pieces - Swirling Time Typically, my husband likes to take things apart and some of the pieces on this canvas were from an old camera, some from old watches, some from old jewellery. See the video of it's creation This is the second in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. $220 framed plus shipping Contact me to BUY IT NOW   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1475360808745-ES51L2VZMAIT3U1PF2IR/Gold-Fish-Pond.jpg extra pieces - Gold Fish Pond I buy bags of junk jewellery wherever I can and on opening one of my treasure sacks, I found a yellowish brown fish necklace. It wasn't very appealing to look at but an image popped into my mind and I was off to create this piece. See the process video This is the first in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. $220 framed plus shipping Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://dorothealeblanc.ca/mini-jewel-paintings daily 0.75 2017-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1493756881186-V3UBRQAR8183IGWZC7EB/cover-image-mini-one.jpg Mini Jewel Paintings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1493757715145-XSXFLR5RC7IEYPZREC5F/Angelic+Sunflower.jpg Mini Jewel Paintings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1493758575634-69BPJ2BG7A8HA0WIULTN/Apple+of+Gold+in+Setting+of+Silver.jpg Mini Jewel Paintings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1493754806199-KCZ0M1WBE8RJHSGEVX05/Angelic+Sunflower.jpg Mini Jewel Paintings 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It is not available for sale, having 5 final stages over a two year process. Image shows the first stage which obviously no longer exists. The underlying texture is part of a Persian lamb coat with LEDs running across it on a diagonal. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1471965566091-1DRF8YMECF5SFZC5WUCY/LED-oneforweb.jpg Odds and Ends - The Ever Changing Canvas This bas-relief gave me the most trouble of any painting I've ever done! It is not available for sale, having 5 final stages over a two year process. Image shows the first stage which obviously no longer exists. The underlying texture is part of a Persian lamb coat with LEDs running across it on a diagonal. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1492645173850-SEUMZEZPK9WVJRY6CP9H/Tree-Passing-a-Window-forweb.jpg Odds and Ends - Tree Passing by the Window This is painted on a recycled sweater of mine. I'm playing with texture, design elements and pleasing colour combos. 18 x 24 inches (46 x 61 cm) on canvas - 648.00 This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! - plus shipping. Contact me to BUY IT NOW _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1492645139057-QS5IZIN4IVI46I9PS703/Tall-Tree-Abstract.jpg Odds and Ends - Tall Tree Abstract I had some leftover fiberglass from an ancient project and loved the texture potential, so despite the "bitey-ness" of it, I managed to wrestle it to the board and start painting. Soon I discovered a tree trunk on the side of a hill, standing in a corner of a sun-lit meadow. 10 x 24 inches (25 x 61 cm), mixed media on board, 240.00 This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! - plus shipping. Contact me to BUY IT NOW _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1458570094718-E5RJB6IC6T5C3T9GU8EW/Seashells-by-the-Seashore-forweb.jpg Odds and Ends - Seashells from the Seashore Who can resist at least one seashell and pebble art piece? Not me! The textures in nature are magnificent! 9 x 12 x 2 inches, (23 x 30.5 x 5 cm), mixed media on canvas, 210.00 This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! - plus shipping. Contact me to BUY IT NOW _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1458570099424-KN59C98Y9Q0OQYLWJW5F/The-Shape-of-a-Woman-forweb.jpg Odds and Ends - The Shape of a Woman Another fun use for an old tablecloth! Only after I started this one as a landscape did I see, out of the corner is my eye, the body of a woman. So that's what it became! 14 x 18 inches, (35.5 x 45 cm), mixed media on canvas, 250.00 This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! - plus shipping. Contact me to BUY IT NOW _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1458570105091-TSD5GWAY4H609H6KX4XA/Rope-Dancers-forweb.jpg Odds and Ends - Rope Dancers Not until well after I had fun creating this, did I see two people dancing in a doorway. And over in the next hall, there were instruments playing a tune. Do you see them? 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.5 cm), mixed media on canvas, 300.00 This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! - plus shipping. Contact me to BUY IT NOW _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1492645205037-AN1FIAZ5CNHEMINMWS5G/What-I-saw-through-the-Screen-forweb.jpg Odds and Ends - What I saw through the Screen Black window screen material is an interesting surface to paint on and it also provides some very rich darks. 17 x 24 inches (43 x 61 centimeters), mixed media on board, 410.00 This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! - plus shipping. Contact me to BUY IT NOW _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1453592399877-E4M2SDV3ITGP14A0Z12H/Moms_memorialized-tablecloth_forweb.jpg Odds and Ends - Memorial to my Mother My mother had brought me a beautiful embroidered tablecloth from Germany but years passed, we moved, and the colours no longer suited anything I had. I didn't want to throw it away, so I glued it to this large canvas, let it dry, gessoed it and had fun painting with textures. Now it remains as a memorial to the time mom gifted it to me. 32 x 38 inches, (81 x 97 cm) mixed media on canvas, 1,200.00 painted edge. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! - plus shipping. 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I loved the bright colours of the fall grasses, they really weren’t that yellow, but that was my internal perception. Original is 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas - Available https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1602952171772-EGCJWLF06M3S73UUAA69/Inverness%2C+photo+from+May+2020.jpg Landscape Paintings - Inverness Beach, Cape Breton Sand beaches are ever changing; I love the undulating shapes created by the wind and the waves. Two years after we visited this beach, it was different again! Original is 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas - Available https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504816921084-KYAKMEHEBE9BUXHD21MZ/image-asset.jpeg Landscape Paintings - Ocean Swept Grass of Scott's Bay, Nova Scotia This is an image I caught on camera near Scott's Bay in Nova Scotia. The air is always fresh, the sun enlightening and the views invigorating! Original is 30 x 40 x 2 inches - acrylic paint on canvas - available   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504816945442-U7MWBF64EONR28YBLFI2/Louis-Head-beach-24x36.jpg Landscape Paintings - Lewis Head Beach, NS We stayed at a cottage for a week on this beautiful dark sandy beach. This is a very typical scene in our Nova Scotia of many varied beaches - white sand, red sand, smooth pebbles, large stones, shells, etc. Original is 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas - available   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504816969780-3XUIRAQXUKL6E3ZK5PS8/Peggy%27s-Cove_I_forweb.jpg Landscape Paintings - Nearer to Heaven (Peggy's Cove) One evening's 40 minute drive to Peggy's Cove from Halifax is sure to provide a feast for the eyes. This is a scene from along the winding road that leads to the famous lighthouse. Original is 24 x 36 x 2 inches, acrylic on canvas - available at Visual Voice Fine Art in Truro   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504816993085-USTRJ7ZW2P45TRJPX14O/Peggy%27s-Cove-III-forweb.jpg Landscape Paintings - Distant Trees at Peggy's Cove Never a dull sky along the coast of Nova Scotia! The evening night is a wonderful thing to experience along the coast - here near Peggy's Cove. Original 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas - available   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817035814-2MTNR0DX5U1Q8SCCAIKM/Peggy%27s-Cove-II%E2%80%93forweb.jpg Landscape Paintings - Peggy's Cove Evening - donated for a good cause There are two beautiful drives to Peggy's Cove from where we live and both are a leisurely 40 minutes long from our house. More often than not, the weather provides us many a stunning view. Original 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas was gifted to a worthy cause.   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817065990-QM065ZZKD7ZG23YNXNA6/Tree-Posing-as-a-Cloudforwebsite.jpg Landscape Paintings - Tree Posing as a Cloud - SOLD On another trip to Peggy's Cove, this beautiful sky and tree appeared in my camera, posing as though they were in perfect union. Acrylic on Canvas 18x24 inches 432.00 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817088813-67YMK4Z31705RUM7X0VL/peters-peggys-cove-for-web.jpg Landscape Paintings - Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, NS - SOLD This was a commission painting of the Peggy's Cove Lighthouse. Original 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas is SOLD   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817108556-99R65FTT7WDBIFKX9VS4/Public-Gardens-Pond.jpg Landscape Paintings - Magnolias Singing a Chorus (Public Gardens) We visited the Public Gardens in the late afternoon and just managed a quick visit with a few photographs. We had to leave at dusk, but these magnolias singing for attention, caught the camera and I couldn't help preserve the moment. Original 24 x 36 x 2 inches - original acrylic on canvas $950   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817132918-ROKJKKZDXZ06PQJRWKJV/rhododendron.jpg Landscape Paintings - Rhododendrons in Autumn My very own majestic rhododendron growing stately in my backyard. acrylic on canvas 24x36 inches $950.00 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817169290-RSFQ1M58H4WA679CLCUN/Northumberland-Strait-Evening-for-web.jpg Landscape Paintings - Northumberland Strait Evening - SOLD We stayed at a cottage on the coast of Nova Scotia that faces PEI (Prince Edward Island) and the time was refreshing and fulfilling as we came home with beautiful photos - too many to paint. Original is 30 x 40 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas SOLD   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817188369-LWV7Y1BCGOZWKKPMGDHY/St.Mary%27s+Bay%2C+LongIsland+NS.jpg Landscape Paintings - Green and Wooden Chairs at Heather Beach, NS Painted on location while at a cottage on Heather Beach, NS Acrylic on Paper 11x15 inches $500.00 framed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817216338-16HI94JE03DF8IW2LI8J/stairs-at-Heather-Beach.jpg Landscape Paintings - Stairs at Heather Beach Painted on location while at a cottage on Heather Beach, NS Acrylic on Paper 11x15 inches $500.00 framed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817337570-6Q9L2Q4TYJFQE78YN26K/4-coloured-chairs-at-Heather-Beach-web.jpg Landscape Paintings - Coloured Chairs at Heather Beach, NS Painted on location while at a cottage on Heather Beach, NS Acrylic on Paper Original - about 11x15 inches - $700.00 framed To purchase a same size high quality print (permanent ink on rag paper) of this image at $100.00, please contact me at dorothealeblanc@me.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1505737491489-B0YIBFM6Y1IGS0U3UMWW/PEI-Beach-psd-signed.jpg Landscape Paintings - Seaweed Beach in PEI Yes, some of my landscapes are from PEI - another beautiful Atlantic province of Canada. PEI is only a 3 hour drive from Halifax, NS. _________________________________________________________Acrylic on canvas - 24" x 36" - available https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817399592-8WON92HLKNBEFFX3QMTN/St.Mary%27s+Bay%2C+LongIsland+NS.jpg Landscape Paintings - St. Mary's Bay, Nova Scotia - not available This, again, is a beautiful summer scene of the coast of Nova Scotia. A friend took the photo and granted me the privilege of painting the pic. Original is 30 x 40 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas original is not available because I painted over it during an insane moment.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817485693-EG5O90FQ7TZDIA82VIIN/PEI-flax-fields.jpg Landscape Paintings - Flax Fields of PEI - NA Original was gifted to a worthy cause. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817584597-AFYTU404PA9YHD2BZX6J/salt-marsh-at-Cheverie-for-website.jpg Landscape Paintings - Cheverie Creek Salt Marsh Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20 inches $640 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817648337-O00HP2MBJKO7ON2HSDD0/final-yarmouth-forweb.png Landscape Paintings - Cape Forchu on a February Morning This is a painting on board of the lighthouse in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. There's so much beauty in winter that I just have to capture it; living in Canada makes it almost impossible not to do winter paintings! 12 x 20.5 inches (52 x 30.5 cm) acrylic on board $950 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817756589-0GI5W6EQRYH7R42LVM40/image-asset.jpeg Landscape Paintings - Looking towards Blomidon, NS Every season is lovely in Nova Scotia, even the winter creates stunning scenes. Here, an old dilapidated fence (since taken down), draws you down to the part-frozen, part-open and dark, part-sandbar and then lighter open water of the ocean. Original is 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas - available     _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817828169-ZNQ8VW723XJEOZQC3PBH/Peggy%27s-Cove-Winter-for-web.jpg Landscape Paintings - Peggy's Cove in Winter All the blues, greys and painted houses at Peggy's Cove make for a colourful image despite the winter. I took this photo from inside the warm and cozy restaurant on the Rock. Original 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas - available   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504817877717-QC9UW6M2EOJY2WI4JLNW/Halifax-Winter-Morning-for-web.jpg Landscape Paintings - A beautiful Winter Morning - NA except in print The sky is so clean and clear in Nova Scotia that the blues we see are intense. This makes for a lovely scene when the sun shines after the snow falls. Original is 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas - available   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504818055395-0S06YWBY4K3CIU6WHYGD/image-asset.jpeg Landscape Paintings - Looking towards Cobequid Bay There's a high look-off point along the drive towards Blomidon; the view is always worth stopping for. It looks over the land reclaimed from the sea by the Acadians via dykes in the 1700's. Original is 24 x 36 x 2 inches - acrylic on canvas - available   _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1455041298247-CLSG28SRT7LXXSX63SON/PEI-Beach-psd-signed.jpg Landscape Paintings https://dorothealeblanc.ca/wallpapers daily 0.75 2016-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1462232088983-YJSVG1TJWVBCO9JGDSVK/Golden-Burst.png Wallpapers https://dorothealeblanc.ca/videos daily 0.75 2024-10-03 https://dorothealeblanc.ca/heirloom-art daily 0.75 2017-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504705766117-CFQBIVB9ND9HIMD5EJGC/Sea-Glass-Pie-good-final+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Sea Glass Pie This was a fun piece made from things found at the sea. See my blog about this piece for more info about its creation: https://dorothealeblanc.ca/blog/ 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706498418-YG1Q4RQTFP7SH5Z0FWI3/button-bird-landscape+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Button Bird Landscape This piece was a bit of a struggle as I attempted to flatten the background texture (from a washed and separated bathroom poof). Glue and weights and time made it as flat as possible and when it was finally all dry, I got to paint away! The "birds" are little buttons painted with mirror paint. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706517999-L6W5YWJJ1HKSVU4IK55C/Ascension-forweb+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Ascension This piece has an underlying texture of feathers, then a layer of chains were glued on top of that and then I added beads during the lengthy painting process. It amazes me that these pieces have a successful end because sometimes I feel like I'm working blindfolded. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706536987-EX71CWD0MBMSTVOWZRXM/Tohuvabohu-forweb+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Tohuvabohu My husband has a 3D printer and each piece has excess that needs to be removed. Those pieces along with the mistakes he prints are my treasures for new works of art. This painting's texture was made completely from 3D printer refuse. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706557031-GBU80LAF9OSW0T5KRG29/Light-Path+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Light Path I was cutting out hundreds of letters for a children's project and when I saw the pile of leftover pieces, I knew I could make a very interesting textured surface with the remains. I love recycling! This bas-relief is painted with reflective colours of silver, gold, bronze, brass, etc., and has a thousand faces depending on your position near the painting and the light levels. It's another piece that must be experienced to reveal it's true beauty! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706575642-D33UQPBO2MYH1A1EYVVD/Radiant-Chains-of-Love.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Radiant Chains of Love After using up most of my old jewellery on my bas-relief paintings, I had to buy bags of old jewellery from second hand stores. I'd make some good finds but some stuff was just designed for the round file. One happy day I was in a store that happened to be selling out some of their stock, and buying a few dollars worth of discounted beads and chains, I also quickly mentioned that I put jewellery on paintings. They then pulled out a box of their leftover stock from under the counter and offered it to me - free! This is what you're seeing on "Radiant Chains of Love". This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame. _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504707143639-FYPE9N60KATISB7C1FL1/Wheels-within-Wheels+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Wheels Within Wheels A friend dropped off a bag full of glass and pottery tiles a few years ago, and I recently came across them in some dark corner of my studio. They were very challenging to work with and hours of working on this project almost wore off my personal fingerprints! I used mostly gold and silver paint, and Xylotol for texture! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on board, painted edge.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706610965-A5PHBTZH3G9XLV1OVOSY/Bird-of-Paradisecopy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Bird of Paradise I discovered a collection of souvenir spoons in a second-hand store on one of my texture hunts, and a year later got inspiration for their application on this upcycled painting. There are also jewellery chains and round bracelets keeping the spoons company. You'll have to figure out on your own why I called it the "Bird of Paradise" - unless you read my blogs. :) This painting, along with most of my upcycled artwork, is a "must see in person" piece as the colours and textures in different environments make it "living" art. 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706629563-MHJ4VTAVFJAGNKHUEKAD/Lost-City-final-forwebcopy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Lost City My husband enjoys looking for computer parts in any city we happen to be; and so for anything he doesn't use, I find a place. As you can see there are lots of interesting textures inside computers wanting to create imaginary lands! This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706656744-DJGBPIP9CPFVO6JM1VLW/Miscellaneous-Beep-Boop-forweb+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Boop Beep My husband teaches at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) and one day he brought me a handful of old-fashioned brass printing letters. Thank you Michael! So I decided to see how big of a crossword puzzle I could make from them. And as usual, I didn't discover until near the completion of the painting that I had a playful message between lovers! (translation, "Call me. When? Now! Ok, Bye). Boop is one side of a lovers good bye, Beep is the other side (not seen in the painting). I used a lying down 3 for a "w", a backwards 4 for an "A", an upside down L for an "r", etc., to make the words I needed. The textures in the background are mostly beads from old necklaces and dried leaves from my garden, all embedded with copious amounts of glue, medium and paint. 20 x 24 x 2 inches, (51 x 61 x 5 cm), mixed media on board, painted edges. $1200.00 Canadian - plus shipping. Contact me to BUY IT NOW _________________________________________________________ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706706269-WIRG0TX8STXQGGX7R36U/misc.-cutlery-repaintedcopy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Miscellaneous Cutlery I began this piece by cutting an old tablecloth to size and gluing it on the canvas. Then I used glue and molding paste to attach the utensils (which I flattened as much as possible with a table vice). When all was dry, I painted the whole thing white with a couple of coats of gesso, not at all knowing that I was going to be painting the utensils to look like themselves!! That's what I love about abstract art - you never know what you're going to get! This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706733434-NMT9E0TX4GIG9I1O6CEX/Miscellaneous-Drawer-2copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Miscellaneous Jewellery Again, this was a time consuming project of arranging, gluing and using molding paste to attach my items. A lot of this jewellery came from my own stash but the watches came from a lovely neighbour Emily Crumback (Thanks Emily!). After everything has dried, I paint it all with gesso and then look for what wants to happen as I apply layer after layer of colour. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706770557-FBPDEQ26J6CEP8WHPALC/Miscellaneous-Drawer-One.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - How Many Things Can You Name? This was actually my first miscellaneous painting. I searched through my kitchen drawers for odds and ends - things that I didn't want to throw out because they might be useful "one day" - you know what I'm talking about. After playing with the arrangement of objects, I sewed and glued and added molding paste, covered it all with gesso and began with my colours. This piece has gone through 3 different "final" painting processes to get to the finish line. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706809221-LXTP0REJ79ZKDBYRIWXR/Miscellaneous-Grid-jewellry_forweb+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Jewellery Boxes The process of placing earings and necklaces onto this canvas was a fun and interesting discovery of which pieces were wanting to play together. But the colour application was a challenging light/dark push/pull lengthy activity - until I got to my happy place. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706839977-FE6XA2LFPGTEXAEYMJZ6/Oriental-Plant+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Oriental Plant The recycled material in this bas-relief is minimal; I used a crocheted sweater along with my usual experimentation layers of paint. Below the beautiful "designer plant" is a layer of multi-coloured rectangles which were my first attempt at finding the right treatment for this unusual texture. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504706879940-4A5TJ6SEWAT4MOT97F46/Miscellaneous-Lunch_forweb+copy.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Mom-Daughter Luncheon This was a piece I did during an emotional time, but I had no idea what was happening. The only thing I knew was that for this project I wanted to experiment with broken glass - I did not make the association with my emotional state at the time. As was normal for one of my abstracts, I found small table coverings - doilies this time and adorned them with Miscellaneous items like jewellery, coins and keys. Not until I was completely finished did the story come together of a mother and daughter - having lunch - but not being able to communicate, except for crying. This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1504707108591-XDJ58DGSA0YZ1KXE79BB/Autumn+through+a+Window.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Autumn Through a Window This piece is framed by a very thickly knit wool sweater with the other textures being made from real leaves - narrow ones and oblong ones. And then there are layers upon layers of paint! This painting, along with most of my bas-reliefs, is a "must see in person" piece of artwork. The photo does not do it justice! 20 x 24 inches, (51 x 61 cm), mixed media on canvas, floating frame.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488207516515-XYM9EWTUPMWNS39TC87O/Every-Good-Gift.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Every Good Gift This piece is made of a lot of small necklaces and chains, along with other beaded embellishments. The title came to me as I was reminded again of God's goodness; every good gift comes from Him - and He doesn't ever take back what He gives.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488206449419-FCN18962F73M3410O7A1/She-Sells-Sea-Shells.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - She Sells Sea Shells This piece is made of chains, beads, bracelets and shells. I didn't gesso over with white because I wanted to maintain the original brilliant colours. Underneath the beads, I painted a simple landscape and so everything fell into place.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488205869278-OD5PQOWMAB0NJPQIHRFL/Friendship-Rings.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Rings of Friendship This was a fun piece to make. When I began, I had no idea where I was going, just that I wanted to use some of the large collection of bangles I had in storage. In the process video, you'll see how it all came together, and you'll hear a new piece of amateur music I created in GarageBand.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488204830776-W3Y4KISAUVBQIVVFRJM2/Pearl-triangle.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Dancing Pearls I enjoy the look of beads contained within a certain space. Have I ever mentioned that I sometimes compare people to jewels (to God, we're his precious jewels). People are precious, like jewels and when they get together, the beauty reaches way beyond their individual beauty. Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488204699085-DX1MM8CU6H1X6ZJ916F0/Safe-Passage.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Safe Passage This canvas actually has a number of 10Karat gold chains/pieces on it. I was caught between the thought of the laborious process of getting the gold appraised and the actual fun process of putting it on a canvas. Obviously this stuff is worth more to me the way it looks on a canvas - would you agree?   It's another in the series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488203243348-Y2GWRCM24BBDJU8ZGHU3/Reflectionsof-Glory-Feb17-photo.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Reflections This piece came about as I tried to apply 20 identical sports team pins to my canvas. The reflective quality was making it an interesting piece but it became a challenge to maintain this quality. As I added more and more paint, I had to keep polishing the metal pins. Now whatever you're wearing, the colour will reflect in this painting and I think that's fun! Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1490214286550-OARFIUIK31GZUCJANBHF/Bejewelled-Landscape-for-web.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Bejewelled Landscape SEE THE MOTHER/SON COLABORATIVE VIDEO!!! Out on another hunt, I found a few boxes of disorganized glass beads (yay!). So I painted a colourful design on my canvas for a background, started applying beads and chains and, voila! A landscape was coming into view right before my eyes. It's such a delight to find out what wants to come out of me as I create! This is another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1492693908494-ZFAL0KUDEHO6MCVDHA2M/Fruit-of-the-vine.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Fruit of the Vine If you watch the video of the making of this piece (see Process Videos in the menu), you'll notice it two major stages - ending up not at all as it started out. I enjoy the analogy of "precious jewels" to "God's people". God calls us His precious jewels and I've found that one of the pleasure of jewels is their individuality and uniqueness. I'm sure God enjoys that quality in us, and the miracle is that arranged together, He has the ability to make a beautiful image to represent Him. mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1492694245848-M2LWUB219QG7XUYMUY2T/Angel-Stones.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - (under construction) This piece had a long process (like most of my artwork), but it's the only way I can discover what works best for each individual work of art. I love acrylic paint and mediums for my art, because they dry quickly and I can change my mind any time I need to. Lots of (fake) pearls on this one, pieces of copper wire and home made crystals (made by my daughter Christel). If you watch the process video, you'll hear a new piece of music of mine which had a similar lengthy creation process as the piece I made it for. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/58f801efe4fcb55832f76cb7/58f8b551a5790a609eebe5b2/1494702088621/Alphabet-Soup.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Alphabet Soup Old chains and necklaces follow the contour of these wooden letters (which were actually purchased from a dollar store - wide guilty smile) Watch the video here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488205679693-T1JJJ632PC6T6LEVXP17/Light-Reigns.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Light Reigns These pieces are very difficult to photograph and they look different in different lights - this one especially. It's made up of a collection of earings with a pearl brooch for the center piece.   Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488204066860-S3D89OPYFYHMOB4MW1TU/Congregation-Feb2017.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Congregation Like me, you may have purchased a set of little fake candles for Christmas, they lasted a few years and then since all the batteries died, my husband recommended I toss them. I had to save what I could to add to a canvas and this canvas shows the fun I had. A friend named this piece, "Congregation" and it resonated with me so much that I decided it would forever be the title. Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1522188647713-P5M4U1CMG96DTHSC3ZO9/Ripples-in-the-Sand.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - "Fruit Bearing Tree" This jewel painting was inspired by a jumbled string of broken beads which I cut up and laid on the canvas in a grid (my typical approach). But when I swung my chair around - OH NO - it caught the beads and pulled them off to the side of the canvas! When I saw it though, it turned out to be the opposite of a disaster - I liked it! So I developed it, painted it, added small glass beads, painted some more and finally added large glass 'stones'. It became a texture washed by the sand of the sea. 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1488203173130-95WCVV5FVEUPUTEAXH0L/Born-of-the-Spirit-last-pic.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Born of the Spirit Many stages of growth brought this lovely painting to it's final state. The inspiration for the title is from this verse in John 3:8 – The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. This is exactly how I feel as I travel through the process of my paintings - I have no idea how it's going to end up, I just know when it's not where it's supposed to be. Another in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces (Jewel Paintings), which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1490214329378-JB2GSP6D5B0MNISI83H7/Blowing+in+the+wind+high+res.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Blowing in the Wind I'd found a beautiful silk scarf (from Talbot) in a second hand store and was determined to create an art piece with it - it was so lovely! I assure you when I got around to this creation, it was not easy to pour glue on, and cut the scarf! See the video of it's creation here This is the third in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1496430261484-XJDIKFJ4KN5UR1RUEZ2E/Swirling-Time.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Swirling Time Typically, my husband likes to take things apart and some of the pieces on this canvas were from an old camera, some from old watches, some from old jewellery. See the video of it's creation This is the second in my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1496430431765-F8NQXB9ZBQXNJJPH0U51/Brass-Playground-cropped.png Why I started Making OLD PG - Brass Playground There aren't a lot of brass items in the jewellery I find these day, so most of them ended up on this piece which progressed very playfully indeed! See the video of it's creation here This is from my series of small Heirloom Art Pieces, which are all 9" x 12" (23 x 30.5 cm), mixed media on canvas. Contact me to BUY IT NOW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1496430355030-RQXP0L2IAF5J4VO20WOF/Gold-Fish-Pond.jpg Why I started Making OLD PG - Gold Fish Pond I buy bags of junk jewellery wherever I can and on opening one of my treasure sacks, I found a yellowish brown fish necklace. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1511984499167-1HBMUBTVNGE82EASM5TZ/Art+Collector%27s+Guide+for+Upcycled+Art Art Collector's Guide https://dorothealeblanc.ca/home-1 daily 1.0 2025-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549577264568-6ARD4U66AVL9BAJIH6EI/IMG_0025.PNG Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1497025909440-DBRG1L06BH4IXZ9YM6IH/Ocean_Blown_Grass_homepage.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc - REALISM Lots of Atlantic Landscapes, trees, flowers, rock walls, portraits and more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1527703495494-IFCC0D7176FANCI3IXE3/Miscellaneous-Drawer-2sm.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc - UPCYCLING IN PAINTING A large selection of absolutely unique paintings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/40364749-a8c4-4a0e-9528-c3c51bd034c1/pic+of+me%2C+2025+sm.jpg Fine 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LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584698087-6BIVCHMV6DQ71U3UIA7I/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1552691682063-19W3SXC2SDB8K9AZ8K5X/closeup-jellyfish.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584938311-YCINTHQKWS7B1M0AR5BN/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1548370768695-AV93TE4WY7OMJ2PI5GIA/Miscellaneous-Cutlery-2-spoons.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc - Spoon Explosion Upcycling with Found objects, Mixed Media, 20x24 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584496644-QTGXD3AQ2QRV0B84FC33/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1548370629009-48WGB07APYMTQVWW084K/A-Beautiful-Journey-lowres.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc - A Beautiful Journey Upcycling with Found objects, Mixed Media, 20x24 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584576312-2626511R98O4ZXWOZ3TO/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1548370690658-NO4Z5CV70976SJ3S8TUY/Crown-of-Victory.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc - Crown of Victory Upcycling with Found objects, Mixed Media, 20x24 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584585774-Q1PBJ16KM9LKSYKFXAPF/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1548370742238-OS207J9V5L1G0QZ0RN4A/His-Eyes-Run-To-and-Fro-good-pic.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc - His Eyes Run To and Fro Upcycling with Found objects, Mixed Media, 20x24 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584595090-WUS4T9LXSAOM3BNTHC57/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549571439590-ND3NPOF2UGRW3VYRT4PO/orderly.-cutlery-repainted.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584604464-WCIIFJBRM2OPIQUUBVHE/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584865597-T5ILPRCYQ9OIB8S0SH0K/Words-are-Life.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584675941-TN1I9XLB238B93RMAMKQ/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1548370709569-X2H6I1Y5L0AQKHILYK1F/Ascension-forweb.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc - Ascension Upcycling with Found objects, Mixed Media, 20x24 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584716654-85ITWEUKFIR02WADSHJS/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1654605999545-WNK6OHBY4R2WBFYXR251/Tree+DCMLsm.jpg Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1549584830192-5NH0U86C62GO75E27TCK/spacer+for+homepage+slider.png Fine Art by Dorothea LeBlanc https://dorothealeblanc.ca/shop-1 daily 0.75 2020-03-21 https://dorothealeblanc.ca/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2019-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1556127825825-QW3P9I1CCSMLZQG3QJR5/pastel-of-me-at-UofGforweb.png ABOUT DOROTHEA This is an oil pastel that I drew in 1980, from a photo of me at the University of Guelph when I was a little girl (someone knew I would be attending there one day in the future). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1556127673570-A1CBOMA40OXPULSQASSC/Screen+Shot+2019-04-24+at+2.39.35+PM.png ABOUT DOROTHEA An example of my Upcycling in Painting called, “The Jellyfish”. Painted in 2019, it’s 20 x 48 x 2 inches, using mixed media and jewellery on board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1556128384134-E0OEH40H5HVD3WXX4U2C/Screen+Shot+2019-04-24+at+2.52.30+PM.png ABOUT DOROTHEA One of my China Paintings. Chinese Chess on the Sidewalk, acrylic on board, 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a2d38bdc5cb45f6e2d9a1b/1556125256023-5D1NQKMR97QFH5JX65PG/pic%2Bof%2Bme%2Bfrom%2BSolange%2B2019.jpg ABOUT DOROTHEA