Blog Posts - KARLENE BLAND FINE ART

Solo Show, Fireside Lounge, Art Gallery of Burlington

3/13/2019

I am so grateful to many lovely souls who helped me hang my solo show...
Thank you! <3
Fireside Lounge, Art Gallery of Burlington, from now till 25th March, 2019.. It's opened Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun. 10am-5pm but call first to make sure the room is not being occupied for a meeting sometimes. 905) 632-7796

Preparing for Solo Show...

2/25/2019

Sequestered in my studio to prepare for a solo show
That is going to be at...
Fireside Lounge, Art Gallery of Burlington... 😀

Mike Taylor..no way!

1/28/2019

Mike Taylor...
How can such a talented man...
Who brought so much joy and smiles as part of the Walk Off the Earth band
Just not be part of this earth at this young age..? 😕

Preparing for a collective show..

12/2/2018

Painting with Seniors..
Nothing like having a collective show to work towards...
To keep the chatter away
And laser-like focus to hone in one's vision
For a masterpiece to come! 😆

November skies...

11/29/2018

Painting outside in November..
Passes by this park quite often
And this time, there was a parking spot available..
Finally, everything lined up for this opportunity
Warm clothes, mitts, paints and easel and time all available
Just had to haul myself out of the car..
I just love gazebos, don't you?
Think I've asked you that before... lol
HAVE A SASSY SATURDAY, dear friends! xoxo

RIP, Rachel...

8/12/2018

Our friend, Rachel passed away peacefully yesterday evening..
So glad I called her a couple of weeks ago..
We chatted for nearly 2 hours

I usually am in denial
And always hopeful that people will get better

But this time, I wanted to make sure
I said whatever I wanted to say, expressed love and gratitude to her before the time came..

Texted her a few evenings ago..
No reply for a couple of days
And then " Love you.."
She is not known for being brief in her words
So, I knew she was tired
I texted her back " I am so happy to hear back from you!"
Again, somewhat hopeful..
Alas..that text remains unopened....

Thank you for being the presence you were..
For the tea parties where you served your wicked, delectable cakes
The secret blueberries patches you shared with me
The stories you regaled me of your hunting days
And always the kind words of encouragement and support for my artwork..
I am just one more of those who love you too...
RIP, dear Rachel.. <3

CARRY ON LIVING YOUR LIVES WITH ZEST, dear friends! xoxo

Lady in Red...

3/30/2018

Life Painting
Oil on 18"x24" paper...
Model extraordinaire: Abra Bergen

Portrait of a Yoga Instructor...

2/24/2018

Laura picked up yoga 4 years ago
And is now an instructor herself..
With 12-14 other instructors in one studio
Offering all kinds of yoga
From hatha, vinyasa to restorative..
I marvel that she's quite a new yogi
But already sharing with the world what she so loves...
Namaste

A typical day in the park...

9/17/2017

I liked this particular angle of the gazebo
Which meant standing nearby to a fairly busy road intersection
I got a few passing cars' feedbacks on my painting.. lol
One lady yelled out to me for a card
Which I had to rush to her before the lights changed...

Sorry I didn't get your name
And Thank You for your lovely smile... ^_^

So much for a quiet day under the shade in the park
I loved and felt blessed with all the interactions I had.. ^_^

ENJOY A HEARTFUL DAY ON THIS SUNDAY, dear firends!! xoxo

I like to be Under the Sea...

8/1/2017

SOLD
Acrylic on 24"x36"

I still love that song.. you know the one I mean..
" I like to be under the sea.....
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We would be warm below the storm
In our little hideaway beneath the waves
Resting our head on the sea bed
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We would shout and swim about
The coral that lies beneath the waves
Oh what joy for every girl and boy
Knowing they're happy and they're safe..."

Oh oh.. now I can't get this song out of my head! lol

'ENJOY A SWIMMINGLY, BEAUTIFUL TUESDAY, dear friends! xoxo