Newfoundland Pony: BONNIE.

Horses as a subject in art have a fine and long history; these glorious animals have served many a painter's canvas with their power and spirit. I would like to start a new series of Artwork of drawing and paintings, my most favourite animal on this planet, the most gorgeous creation of Mother Nature, the Horse. However, just not any horse: a Newfoundland Horse...Pony. Still a Horse.

The Newfoundland Pony is North America's solo Member of the Mountain and Moorland family of Breeds. It is an "all-purpose" pony, a Heritage Animal and a Rare Breed. The Newfoundland Pony is a breed of pony originating in Newfoundland formerly used as a "beast of burden" meaning a working horse. It was considered the all-purpose pony because it has several desirable characteristics: stamina, strength, intelligence, courage, obedience, willingness, and common sense. Newfoundland Ponies are hard workers and easy keepers.

In the past, the Newfoundland Pony was used for work, assisting with gardens, hauling fishing nets, gathering hay, carrying wood, and transportation. The Newfoundland Ponies uses were taken over by machines, and the pony population dropped. The population now numbers fewer than four hundred, and they are now considered critically endangered by Rare Breeds Canada.

The Horse...for long as I can remember I have loved Horses and still do. They have been in my life for a very long time; my Mom had a Newfoundland Pony. My Mom called her Bond and I called her Bonnie. I rode Bonnie when I was young; I thought the world of that time. However, it alway seems Bonnie had other plans when I rode her...long green grass, a horses dream come true. Therefore, I thought...why not do some kind of Artwork of her. I started out with a basic pencil sketch; I purposely left it rather loose at first because I wanted to get my drawing of Bonnie the way I wanted, afterwards I use a red pencil to make the lines I want to stand out.

I fell in love with brown paper and when I saw I could buy a sketchbook of brown paper, I just had to buy it. My first drawing in my brown paper sketchbook was Bonnie. I drew in a background of green grass has far as I could see and the hills of Tilt Cove. But when I sit and look at it, I think I should put the pond and hills...the view across the pond looking out at the ocean. However, I'm still unsure what I'm planning on doing with this sketch of Bonnie...a painting, a watercolour, a drawing on colour paper. I'm not sure. But when I decide I will post what I do.

Earth Hour 2011

Earth Hour was last night, March 26 @ 8:30pm, local time. We are being urged to turn out all our lights for One hour for Earth Hour. Whether or Not? This actually addresses the real issue of power conservation or whether it is just a token gesture. In the spirit of going beyond Earth Hour, this is the first step in changing our habits and it suggest ways to take action on a number of different issues that can make a continual difference.

Getting ready for Earth Hour. I setup candles for a Still-Life photo shoot. However, I was planning on drawing the still-life I had setup but, I was more into taking pictures of the candles. This blog today is about the pictures I have taken during Earth Hour. I just may have to do some sketches of the photo's I took that night. The warm glow of the candle lights.

"Each of us has a responsibility for the sustainability of our planet and each of us can make a difference if we choose to do so." ~Miranda Kerr.

Ideals to Celebrate Earth Hour

• Lights Out - Turn off non-essential lights and electrical appliances of one full hour


• Candles - Light some candles


• Play Games - Play board games by candle light


• Stargaze - check out the stars in your backyard


• Shadow Puppets - Set up a shadow puppet theatre in your home


• Environmental Songs - Sing Earth Day Song

Celebrate Earth Hour 2011-Beyond the Hour...Think of ways that you can go Green, save the Planet and STOP climate change. Go beyond the hour and celebrate Earth Hour...60+.

1965 Mustang Fastback GT 347

This is the latest drawing I have finished a 1965 Mustang Fastback GT. 347. Very interesting drawings say the least. A beautiful car parked out in front of a puddle…and in that puddle, you guess right the reflection of the car. I knew from the start this drawing would be a challenging for me. Besides, I liked that. LOL. Every drawing has there challenges but, I think this was the most challenging. The funny thing is I started with the car reflection in the puddle before I even started the car itself. I always start with the car but for some reason I start with the puddle. Then after that I started on the car, strange enough the car gave me a little trouble at first…I think I could not get in the mood to draw it. I gave myself a couple of days off and it was just what I needed to get me back into the drawing, sure enough, that is what the problem was. I know if I showed you the picture I worked from the colour of the car isn’t spot on but its close enough. The colour I was using was to dark and muddy. However, after changing the colour of the car, I love the Car drawing it’s one of my most favourites. Has of right now I can't think of anything else to write about but, if I do I'll add it in later.

Six Drawings

'The Purple Horse' 11"x14" Colour Pencils.

'Herbie: The Love Bug' 11"x14" Colour Pencils.

'Golden Eagles' 11"x14" Black Liquid Ink Pen. #1
'Golden Eagles' 11"x14" Black Liquid Ink Pen. #2
'1967 Pontiac GTO' 11"x14" Colour Pencils.

'Black Stallion on the Hill' 11"x14" Colour Pencils.

You Are An ARTIST

Well….Here I’m again...sitting in front of the computer looking at this blank white screen wondering what I should write about…it’s just has bad when I sat down and try to figure out what to put in paper or even the canvas. But most times it will flow out of me and I have something to put on my blog, this time it just me writing. I hope this don’t disappoint you too much. So, what to writing…You are an Artist.
Most of us artist feel uncomfortable thinking of ourselves as an Artist, but we are. We think artists write novels, paint pictures, choreograph ballets, act on Broadway, throw pots, shoot feature films, and dress in black…the truth is…they are all artist, just different kinds.
But each of us is an Artist. An Artist is simply someone who has good listening skills and the right to use the creative energy of the universe to bring forward something on the material level that wasn't here before.It was apart of your spirit before we could see it as a book, a painting, a ballet, a film.
So, it’s with creating a real life, With every choice, everyday, you creating a unique work of art. Something that only you can do, something beautiful and short-lived. It’s the reason you were born to leave your own permanent mark on your personal world.
Today, accept that you are creating a work of art by making big and little choices between playing it safe and risking it. Is there something you’d like to do that’s new and different? Why not order an espresso at lunch, if you’ve never tried it?
Each time you experience something new, you become open to a muse. Each time you try something different, you let the universe know you are listening. Trust your instincts. Believe your desires are blessing. Respect your creative urges. If you are willing to step out of the box and take that leap in the dark, you will discover that your choices are as real as you are, you will discover that your life is all it was meant to be. Say yes to the Artist inside you.

SUGAR MEMORIAL (11 years)

Today is a tribute day…I want to pay tribute to a cat I had for 19 years…a black cat name SUGAR. I had Sugar when I was 2 years old and now she has been gone for 11 years. She was my best little friend with fur. Today would have been her 30th birthday, can you imagine a 30 year old black cat. It would be amazing …..for me. LOL. I started out with a line drawing of Sugar. At this point I wasn’t sure what medium I should be using but, a friend (which they know who they are) said I should do Sugar in Charcoal. I never thought about that, honestly…I did think about doing her with watercolour pencils. I only have done one other artwork of Sugar, a painting back in 1997, a 5”x7”.
When I finally got the nerves to start the drawing, I started with the outline of her eyes. I thought this would help me relax and be able to focus on the drawing. I wanted to do a good job on this Charcoal Drawing of my beloved Sugar. I took a deep breath a started right on to the drawing, no turning back now…got to finished this Drawing.
Two days later, I finally finished the Charcoal Drawing of Sugar. And now, long at last I have paid tribute to a cat I had, My Dear Sugar. That is still Missed today.

“Feline Friend”
Glorious ebony fur
Shines bright in the early dawn
It captures the light of the morn
And makes it glow.

Sharp yellow eyes
Soften when you look upon me
Gentle and full of wisdom
Golden with friendship.

Elegant body
Full of grace and elegance
Illuminates power with each step
As I watch you walk the line of dawn.

Feline Friend
Now and forever
Grace my memories
As you have thoughtful graced my life.
~Anonymous~

“Cats are Wonderful Friends”
Gentle eyes that see so much,
Paws that have the quiet touch,
Purrs to signal “all is well”
And show more love than words could tell.
Graceful movements touched with pride,
A calming presence by our side--
A friendship that takes time to grow--
Small wonder why we love them so.
~Author Unknown~




“Cat Kisses”
Sandpaper kisses
On a cheek or a chin-
That is the way
For a day to begin!
Sandpaper kisses--
A cuddle and a purr.
I have an alarm clock
That’s covered in fur!
~Bobbi Katz~

The FISH

I did these birthday cards for my boyfriend parents…they’re birthdays are together…one was on the 12th and the other was on the 13th . They are both Pisces and I designed these cards so they would fit together to make one big card…Zodiac Sign Pisces…The Fish.
My Boyfriends Mom’s card was the Red Fish and his Dad's card was the Blue Fish.

They both really liked the cards and how they were made to be together. I think one day I should make a painting based on these cards. I have blank canvas waiting for paint…maybe I should.