Tag Archives: thoughts

What is it all about anyway

Posted on July 23, 2020 by leyaevelyn

As if anyone really knows. But we try; I try, keep going. A friend in Vancouver sent me a link to a fascinating and inspiring documentary on “How Art Began”, written and produced by the British sculptor Antony Gormley. Gormley … Continue reading →

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How to spell Trouble

Posted on October 27, 2018 by leyaevelyn

Let’s Talk, no. 1; 36″ x 112″; oil & collage on canvas Lately I’ve been scaring myself when I am painting. This has happened periodically before but this time I don’t want to back away from what is frightening to … Continue reading →

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Hunting for the muse

Posted on August 6, 2018 by leyaevelyn

Recently a friend asked me what is my muse. At first I didn’t know what to say. I did say that I just always wanted to do something like this; it wasn’t until I was twenty I knew it was … Continue reading →

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Seven years of change

Posted on May 20, 2018 by leyaevelyn

At the Harrington Brown Gallery in Memphis, TN, March 2011   Seven years ago, in 2011, I had an exhibition at the Harrington Brown Gallery in Memphis, Tennessee. It was one of those shows where I took a major right … Continue reading →

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Beginner’s mind

Posted on March 3, 2018 by leyaevelyn

“I Think I Might Be Dreaming, no. 5″; 48″ x 48”; oil & collage on canvas Several years ago I read that Michelangelo on his deathbed said: “It is a pity I am dying when I am just beginning to … Continue reading →

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What’s new

Posted on January 23, 2018 by leyaevelyn

Last weekend, GPI Atlantic had a fundraiser event. I donated a large selection of artwork to this amazing organization. They use the Genuine Progress Index to count what matters: happiness and well-being. The GPI Youth section sets up sustainability projects … Continue reading →

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Ask Me Anything

Posted on January 3, 2018 by leyaevelyn

As a New Year gift, CBC had three of their top radio hosts be the ones to be asked questions. These hosts, and most of the  broadcasters at CBC radio and television, have become my “friends”. I look forward to … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on September 16, 2017 by leyaevelyn

Some days seem to have a surprise built in somehow. A friend recently mentioned how there are days when he wakes up in the morning but just wants to pull the covers up and stay there all day. Then after … Continue reading →

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“A beautiful trip”

Posted on September 8, 2017 by leyaevelyn

Yesterday (or maybe the day before, all days running into each other recently) I heard an awesome interview on q (CBC radio arts program) by Tom Power with Sonny Rollins. First, I love jazz and love listening to jazz musicians … Continue reading →

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Alone with all of us

Posted on July 24, 2017 by leyaevelyn

Last weekend, July 14, 15, 16 that is, I was part of the Peggy’s Cove Festival of the Arts. That meant I had Open Studio Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Long hours; lots of people passing through. The best part was … Continue reading →

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