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Garbatella
16 by 24 Oil on Birch Panel
I needed a quick project to inspire me to start painting again for the winter season, so I chose a laundry theme. Last month, while in Rome, we had a lovely afternoon walk through the suburb of Garbatella, where I spied the subject matter shown below. The laundry is mounted on a 4 inch piece of oak, to give it distance from the main panel.
I needed a quick project to inspire me to start painting again for the winter season, so I chose a laundry theme. Last month, while in Rome, we had a lovely afternoon walk through the suburb of Garbatella, where I spied the subject matter shown below. The laundry is mounted on a 4 inch piece of oak, to give it distance from the main panel.
Manarola
30 by 40 Oil on Birch panel
Wow, what a project this was! I started painting on October 23, 2021 and finished on March 5, 2022, for a total project time of 217 hours. I have been keeping a journal to log my time. I estimated that it would take 300 hours, so was happy to come in below that number. This view of Manarola is from the cliff-top town of Corniglia, Italian Riviera, Ligurian Sea. I am delighted to be finished... am wondering what I shall do next...
Wow, what a project this was! I started painting on October 23, 2021 and finished on March 5, 2022, for a total project time of 217 hours. I have been keeping a journal to log my time. I estimated that it would take 300 hours, so was happy to come in below that number. This view of Manarola is from the cliff-top town of Corniglia, Italian Riviera, Ligurian Sea. I am delighted to be finished... am wondering what I shall do next...
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The Fiats of Lipari
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June 19, 2014, Karen and I were scooting around the island on our fifth day in Lipari, Italy, when we discovered a perfectly staged collection of old Fiats. We immediately parked the scooter and started exploring this classic ancient ruins. We had this amazing archeological site all to ourselves! They were absolutely adorable and so much fun to explore. It’s time somebody painted these. Click here to see more!
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Italy Travel Trilogy
The Italy Travel Trilogy is three paintings combined to tell a story of a magnificent summer vacation. Click the links in the description to see progress photos.
1. Left - Karen admiring the Trinita di Delia, a 12th century Arab-Moorish chapel, just north of Selinunte in Sicily
2. Middle - Keith looking out the window of King Frederick's tower, over the town of Enna
3. Right - Brittany exploring ancient ruins in Herculaneum
1. Left - Karen admiring the Trinita di Delia, a 12th century Arab-Moorish chapel, just north of Selinunte in Sicily
2. Middle - Keith looking out the window of King Frederick's tower, over the town of Enna
3. Right - Brittany exploring ancient ruins in Herculaneum
Cave Party at the Limbo-Scram
24 by 24 Oil on Birch
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This 14th century fresco has always amused me ever since I studied it in art class in the mid 70s. It's a little cave party going on to the lower right of a bunch of folks on their way to limbo-land! I have called this painting Cave Party at the Limbo-Scram, because the real titles of Descent into Limbo, or Descent to Hell, are too scary for some of my friends! The original fresco is located in the Spanish Chapel, in the Church of Santa Maria Novella, in Florence. It was painted in 1366-67 by Andrea Bonaiuto. I saw it in real-life in the summer of 2016 when Keith and I were touring Florence, and it was delightful to see. The medieval artists must have had so much fun painting it.
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Vernazza from the Cliffs
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Keith
18 by 24 Oil on Birch
Keith and I travelled to Italy for a couple of weeks in 2014.
It was his first time in Italy. He was in remission from an aggressive type of Leukaemia; the same Leukaemia that killed famous Canadian artist, Jack Chambers years earlier. Part of our travelling included various sites in Sicily. In Enna, we climbed King Frederick's tower and Keith paused to look out the window.
This is my eighth painting and it is the first painting that makes me "feel" like I can paint. I surprised myself with it and I smile in disbelief every time I look at it. It is my first painting dealing with any major perspective.
Thanks Keith for the trip to Italy, and for looking out this window. I am celebrating your life and this painting with a party-drink tonight.
More details about Keith can be seen by clicking this link.
Click here to see Detailed photos of painting
18 by 24 Oil on Birch
Keith and I travelled to Italy for a couple of weeks in 2014.
It was his first time in Italy. He was in remission from an aggressive type of Leukaemia; the same Leukaemia that killed famous Canadian artist, Jack Chambers years earlier. Part of our travelling included various sites in Sicily. In Enna, we climbed King Frederick's tower and Keith paused to look out the window.
This is my eighth painting and it is the first painting that makes me "feel" like I can paint. I surprised myself with it and I smile in disbelief every time I look at it. It is my first painting dealing with any major perspective.
Thanks Keith for the trip to Italy, and for looking out this window. I am celebrating your life and this painting with a party-drink tonight.
More details about Keith can be seen by clicking this link.
Click here to see Detailed photos of painting
Burano - 12 by 48 Oil on hardboard - click the painting to see more
La Vista di David - David's View - (Oil on Birch, 10 by 30")
Florence: If you have visited Florence, Italy, crossed the river and climbed the steps, you will recognize this view from Piazzale Michelangelo. It took 163 hours to complete the work. Each front row building averaged two to three hours to complete. The church took about 22 hours. It was fun painting this, and less stressful than "Oh Look a Castle", as I was not painting for someone; it's just for me, and hangs the living room. Sometimes, at the end of the day, I felt that I had painted for hours and gotten nowhere. Other times, painting a series of buildings made me feel that even though I still had hours of time ahead of me to finish, I was moving along just fine. Click here to see progression photos.
"Oh Look a Castle" (Oil on Birch, 12 by 36")
"Oh Look a Castle" was a gift for my god-daughter, Brittany. It depicts a palace in Mantua Italy, the Colosseum in Rome, and Britt's favourite building (from the outside) the Duomo, in Orvieto. Britt and I travelled for one month to all corners of Italy and like to reminisce about the trip. This painting will help us do that! My high-school art teacher, and good friend, Mary Redekop, said "Someone would have to be crazy to paint that church!" - I rest my case!
More photos may be seen by clicking this link.
More photos may be seen by clicking this link.
The Heart of London App has been recognised with a Provincial Award and now a Municipal Award
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The app is available in the Apple Store as well as the Google Play store.
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The Heart of London app continues to be a favourite, with multiple downloads daily! The Heart of London app was developed for Android and iOS tablets and smartphones. It provides a multimedia tour of the Forks of the Thames River in London, Ontario.
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Life was full of wild times as Deb grew up East of Adelaide. The book covers neighbourhood and school stories from EOA, Lorne Avenue School and Beck Collegiate. There are humourous stories and some not so humourous. The focus is completely from Deb's perspective - because isn't life all about Deb?
Click here to read the reviews. Click here to read James Reaney's LFP Article. Hey Wendy Watch This! is available for purchase at: Oxford Book Shop, Brown & Dickson and Attic Books.
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Live Walking Tours Available for Individuals or Groups.Who is Deb?Deb is a creative technology teacher and developer who lives on the block somewhere between the Flintstones and the Jetsons. Her love of ancient civilizations and London Ontario history is currently her focus as she develops apps for mobile devices about these topics.
Mindful adult educator educating adults mindfully!
Words from Deb...My entire career has been filled with satisfied clients who have experienced positive and productive technology based learning with me. I know the technology, the terminology, and the tricks of the trade. Most of all, I know how to share what I know with my clients in a positive, stress-free, learning environment.
I am tech savvy with the ability to listen, demonstrate and explain what you are trying to do in words that everyday people can understand. I will help you with a follow-up plan of study and success. Individual and corporate training is available. I am currently enjoying a full-time position at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. I spend a lot of time using Captivate and SharePoint. It's fun! What do I know?Check out the Software Support link to see a list of applications with which I am familiar and can help you achieve technological success. I am available for one-on-one learning, corporate training, website design, and as a keynote speaker.
Web Site DesignI have been building websites and teaching how to build sites since 1995. The secret to building a useful website is teaching the owners of the site how to maintain it on their own, so there is no need to pay any monthly editing fees. Examples of sites can be seen at: St. Thomas Elgin Second Stage Housing , Alma College Alumnae, Icap London, Rock Your Career Club.
STEGH HUGO ProjectIt was a wonderful team experience at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital as it implemented HUGO throughout the hospital. HUGO is part of the Cerner® solution which enables physicians, nurses and other authorized users to share data and streamline processes across the entire organization.
I developed and delivered training sessions to over 300 nurses. We all learned together and finished up the classes ready to move forward with the new technology.
The photo shows me in my football jersey in "ready-to-go" position, just waiting for a nurse to call for help! The Art of London, written by Nancy G. Poole. is now available as a free download at:
http://www.mcintoshgallery.ca/docs/The-Art-of-London.pdf It took 90 hours for me to convert this original paper-based publication to an e-book. It has been made available by an anonymous donor for everyone to download for free. It is a wonderful read. I can honestly tell you that because I have read it at least 10 times! It is loaded with information and great stories about the progression of Art in London and our many artists. 
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