I was thrilled when I found out that my 8x10 "Hummingbird Glow" was chosen out of 800 entries. She now appears on wine bottle labels for Annapolis Highland Vineyards, Bear River East, N.S. You can find various selections of wine at their winery and at the Annapolis Royal Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.

I really enjoyed doing this little 7x9 acrylic painting. I did the whole thing using a #4 flat synthetic brush without planning. I just started the painting and couldn't stop. When I completed it, I looked at the brush and thought "wow!"

This acrylic painting is loose compared to my usual detailed painting style. I really had fun with the play of lights and darks, but feel there is room to loosen up and get braver with strong contrasts.

Painting in the garden~2009