Fowl Play art show, and an inspiring trip to the island!

My good friend, Meghan Mast, has an aunt who is a fantastic artist. Her name is Yvonne Vanderkooi, and she lives in Nanaimo (which is on Vancouver Island.) Here is a link to some of her work.
http://www.nanaimoartwalk.ca/2009/artists/VanderKooi.html

She is also involved in a non-profit organization called SWAN-- Start With Art Nanaimo. Their aim "is to present opportunities for artistic expression that can inspire and encourage new and emerging artists to bring their art to life in our local region."
So, SWAN came up with the idea of hosting an art exhibit in their studio for anyone who would create a work of art with a bird in it.

Meghan, Sheri and I decided to take up this challenge and all created works containing birds. And then, this past weekend we took the ferry to the island and stayed with Meghan's aunt in her beautiful home. Our work was hung on Friday, and we attended the art opening on Saturday.


Here is my painting, entitled "Let Caged Birds Fly Free."


I returned home feeling very inspired.
I even painted this next piece last night!