Nova Scotia Ice Wine Festival

It's the time of year where the temperatures have dipped and the snow on the ground is glistening in the beautiful sunlight. It's also the time of year where Nova Scotia celebrates the bounty of Ice Wine combined with local food and outdoor activities. You can view a list the many events here:
http://www.nsicewinefestival.ca/events/2012-02/

Over the past two winters I have decided to truly embrace the season ~ one of which I have not always been entirely fond of. It helps to have a dog to get you outside ~ watching their tail wag even in the most frigid and stormy conditions keeping the feeling of happy alive! On my daily walks through the forest I often stop to admire the many lines and forms of ice in the various frozen pools along the trails. When the sky is bright blue, the ice emits a bluish hue. I always carry my camera with me on these walks and love to discover the many "Ice Formations" which change each day with the rise and fall of temperatures.

I am lucky enough to showcase some of my photographs at my favourite local shop, The Gaspereau Fibre Shop http://www.gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca/. This weekend they will feature wine from a local organic winery, L'Acadie http://www.lacadievineyards.ca/ and also have a chef on site who will create a dish from local lamb.

We are indeed so very lucky to live in the Annapolis Valley where food and community keep the spirit of creativity alive on so many different levels. I love this place and will take every opportunity to celebrate it and embrace February.

Wintertime Artisan Show

You are invited to join us on December 3rd, 2011 for a festive day of wintertime celebration of locally crafted creations and an array of friendly faces. Enjoy a glass of mulled cider and delectable treats as you enjoy a festive atmosphere. Any donations to the foodbank are welcomed. Thanks for your presence. :)

December 3, 2011
10am - 4pm
Wolfville Lion's Hall (Elm St., mere steps from the Wolfville Farmers' Market).

Sneak Peek of Exhibit

Show Statement –

In mid-autumn when the air grows colder and the nights longer, comes the hunter moon. Autumn is the time to reap the benefits from the long days of summer. Food is plentiful. In preparation for the coming long nights much of it is preserved and put away, but there are still the feasts. A carpe diem celebration of the bounty brought by the sun and the animals that give their lives. We think it is important to acknowledge and honour these gifts. When we do, we put an end to industrial farming and factory-produced animals. We regain in our health and enjoyment of the things that really make life good.

Ceramic artist (Tracy Horsman) and painter (Angela Melanson) reconnect with the cycle of life and death, celebrating the rhythms of hunting and foraging. This body of work includes limited edition vessels for enjoying the feast and embracing some of the ancient food traditions like tonics and ales and paintings inspired by our fellow omnivores and the bountiful Acadian forest.

Art for feast and forage under the HUNTER moon

Thought I would share with you the 6 completed mixed medium paintings I will have for my upcoming exhibit at Copper Fox Gallery in Halls Harbour, Nova Scotia. I will be sure to take photos of the exhibit where you'll be able to view both mine and ceramic artist Tracy Horsman's work. Until then, thanks for looking! :)

You can view titles, sizes, prices and how to purchase on the Lala & Gleen Facebook page. I hope to have all of these details up before the opening on Friday, September 30th.

Feast and Forage Under the Hunter Moon

You are cordially invited to an exhibit by two artists based on foraging for food and inspiration in and around the Acadian Forest of Nova Scotia which surrounds our homes.

September......sigh.....

Wow....I can't believe it's September already....and i'm sure I say this every year at this exact date. It's been a funny summer season with lots to do but somehow not completing all that I had envisioned for myself. So, it's back on task after the past few weeks with hurricanes, visitors, seasonal allergies and a new plan for the year. I've been in the studio painting away with a couple of themes happening. So far I have two examples of works completed to show you. I hope your summer season was most delightful and all looks good for garden harvests, a break in hot temperatures and perhaps even a bit of a shift in schedule with something more routine or even something new lined up for yourself to learn. September......I actually like you. :)

Due to unfortunate circumstances I will not be able to make the Artisans at the Distillery Show in Toronto at the end of July. I will however post the artwork that I have been creating for this show online ~ most
likely on the Lala & Gleen facebook page. I'm disappointed but will keep you posted on future shows and exhibits.

Until then, happy summer. :)