Upcoming Exhibition

Early notice for an upcoming exhibition of paintings and drawing by Gerald Delorme and Teresa (Tess) Stieben.

 Mountain Gems, Roufous Hummingbirds

Metal Frame 11.75x 15.5",  at the Art Gallery of St Albert.

 Little Jewel, Roufous Hummingbird, male.

Wood Frame 12x10"

 Little Jewel, Roufous Hummingbird, female.

8.25x5.5 inches, watercolor
This hummer is flew off to a new home so she is no longer available.

Hummingbird Paintings

Tiny and territorial these beautiful birds arrive early spring in Alberta and BC, Canada, and winter in Mexico. Having the opportunity to watch and photograph these mini wonders of flight is a joy.

All these mini-paintings have flown off to new homes and are no longer available.

Summer Blossoms; Rufous Hummingbird, Female.

 7"x 8" Watercolor
Flew off to a new home.

"His Majesty" Rufous Hummingbird, Male 

5.75"x 5.75" Watercolor

The Queens Flight: Rufous Hummingbird, Female.

  5"x 7" Watercolor

Feisty Lady: Rufous Hummingbird, Female

5"x 7" Watercolor

Sky Dancer; Rufous Hummingbird, Male

 5"x 7" Watercolor

These hummingbirds have all migrated and are no longer available.

Portraits at The Paint Spot Edmonton

I entered two paintings in the Big, Big Portrait Show at the Naess Gallery, The Paint Spot, Edmonton, July 7-August 23, 2016. The show ran in conjunction with the Edmonton art walk.

Off my right shoulder is a painting of my daughter incognito with a squirrel on her head and above her, the orange cat on blue is my painting. I love that the call for portraits was an open call and that the work produced displays a wonderful range of talent from pure beginners to very accomplished artists. 

Under my Spell

12x12 Acrylic on canvas

This neighbourhood cat had to be painted due his wonderful intense expression. Recently I simplified the background by covering it with ricepaper collage and repainting (the original of it is posted earlier on this blog). Sometimes paintings take a few years before they become what they need to be, I now consider this painting completed.

Crazy Squirrel

12x12 Acrylic on canvas

I painted this fun piece for my Zany fun-loving daughter Melony, who is an exceptional artist herself.

New Painting headed to the Art Gallery of St Albert for June 2015

Hide and Seek at the Falls, Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Acrylic on canvas, 24x16

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These cheeky small critters delightfully entertain tourists at the base of the falls in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta.

Spring Blessings

Native crocus painted with watercolor and gouache, inspired by the blooms at Nisku Prairie.

Zany fun loving portraits

 "Squirrel" NFS

12x12 Acrylic on canvas 

My daughter incognito

"Grandparents Blessings" NFS

12x12 Acrylic on canvas 

Our Grandson, whom is a blessing to us. 

Though in the past I've painted portraits in Watercolor or Chalk Pastel, I'm presently challenging myself with painting portraits in acrylic. It becomes challenging to create with fast drying medium and I don't use retarders preferring to keep my work area as non-toxic as possible. 

I have to admit I am having great fun with this. 

Dancing For Joy updated

Dancing for joy (no longer available)

Sometimes a painting needs to settle for awhile. The previous version of this was hanging where I saw it every morning after it came back from an exhibition. It felt unfinished to me so back on the easel it went for a work-over. The painting now has depth and is I believe a stronger piece.

HerWork juried exhibition, Stoney Plain Alberta

First juried exhibition of 2016

Showcase of the recent pollination project started six months ago. Ten crochet "Earth Spirit Vessels" pieces selected for one month exhibition in March.

Pencil Portrait

pencil portrait

Flora and Fauna

In southern Alberta the sticky Gumweed blossoms were thickly in bloom. When I went to photograph them I noticed a wee bunny sitting so still so as not to be seen. 

"Hiding in the Gumweed" SOLD

 Acrylic on  wrapped canvas 5X5 inches

"Listening to the wind that swept over the mountain"

Acrylic on  wrapped canvas 5X5 inches

"Cheeky Gray forest spirit"

Acrylic on  wrapped canvas 5X5 inches
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Time spent camping in Waterton National Park each year has given much inspiration for painting bears and wildflowers that are abundant in spring. It makes braving the cold, rainy fog and showers worthwhile especially when the sun pops out and mountain views are stunning.

"Little Black" SOLD

 Acrylic on  wrapped canvas 5X5 inches

At days end when exciting the parking lot at Red Rock Canyon this wonderful view met my eyes; two Elders (an old tree and the mountain) silently watch over the spring blossoms.

"The Two Elders"

Acrylic on  wrapped canvas 12x12 inches
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We enjoyed watching momma bear and her cub from the previous year as they ambled amongst the wildflowers digging grubs, roots and bulbs. The cub was wearing a lighter colored saddle blanket which was wonderfully distinct.

"Saddle-blanket and Mom"

Acrylic on  wrapped canvas 10x14 inches
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New Growth and new paintings

I love the rich colors abundant in the wilds. As an artist many hours are spent in the field researching, watching, photographing birds and critters that are found there. Immersing oneself in Nature is good for the spirit, and the bonus is watching animals watch us as this quirky young male moose did.

"On Still Waters Sweet Memories Glide"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5x5 inches
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"Tohee"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5x5 inches

"Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5x5 inches
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"Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 5x5 inches
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Waterton Lakes National Park was brilliant with blossoms last spring giving us the opportunity to view many different black bears grubbing in wildflower meadows. Cameron Falls are right in the townsite, this view of the falls is a summer view. I've painted a spring view though having trouble photographing it and getting acceptable coloration. Acrylic painting look different dependant on the lighting when taken, as well the camera tends to pick up more underpainting color than the eye actually sees so its usually a two day job just photographing half a dozen paintings.

"Cameron Falls"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 16 x 20 inches
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"Rocky Mountain Black Bear" 

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 10 x 14 inches

"Masked Cinnamon Bear in Wildflower Meadow" 

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 16 x16 inches

"Watching The Hikers"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 16x24
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"In The Wake of Loons"

Acrylic on wrapped canvas 12x24 inches
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