Wednesday, July 6, 2011

out and about

in progress
work in progress
©manon doyle

Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul - and you answer.
~Terri Guillemets

ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
©manon doyle

I'm in Canada right now visiting with friends and family. My mom is overwhelmed with the amount of art supplies I brought with me.....yikes!!! I told her I needed to keep being somewhat creative.

the market
the market
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In the Summer the market area is bustling with activity. I adore all the fresh produce that the farmers sell. There are many outdoor cafes to sit and watch all the happenings. It's so much fun to be out and about down here.....please say that line with a Canadian accent!!! : ))

the market
©manon doyle

Canada Love
Canada love
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love the hat
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"Life is like a new hat. You don't know if it suits you if you keep trying it on in front of your own mirror."
~Shirley McLaine.

I didn't buy it but I thought about it for quite awhile!! Wasn't sure when and if I'd wear it!! lol

do it!!
©manon doyle

I saw this and had to take a pic!! It reminds me to *go for it* each day!!! : ))

fill your heart with art

~manon

20 comments:

Caio Fern said...

ahhh... such a nice post....
and I really liked the way you built that painting... it got really good...
not saying you are beautiful in tht photo with hat ;)

Anthony Duce said...

I like the depth expressed in the painting, and the line, maintaining a bit of the sketch, adds so much, adds life and movement.
Great photos of the home country. I don’t get back there near enough.

Elizabeth Chapman said...

Love the colors of this new painting...and Canada looks like a place l would like to visit. Thanks for sharing.

martinealison said...

Adorable comme toujours... Je suis toujours en émoi en admirant tes oeuvres... Cette dernière est aussi fascinante.
J'espère que tu as acheté ce formidable chapeau, il te va à ravir... Il rentrera peut-être dans l'une de tes prochaines toiles.
Gros bisous.

audrey said...

Manon, you are on the road again? I am eating my heart out wishing I could hit the road as much as you do. (: I think it's great!
These are wonderful photos of Canada. It looks like a great, fun place to be. I love sitting out at cafes having a brew and people watching!!!
Nice painting, Manon!!! Have a good time and keep painting!
♥ audrey

Julie-ann Bowden said...

This painting is beautiful already, I can only imagine how she's going to shine when she's finished. Awesome!
Love the photos also,great to get out and about! Thank you for sharing!
Hugs!
Julie

Steve E said...

You would wear that hay oot and aboot --and all eyes would turn, I can 'see' it as if on a canvas...all those EYES! And that hat! And Y O U !!!

Girl shows me how your art has changed over these months..like matured, or something, but lovely, just LOVELY!

Thank you, M Doyle.
PEACE!

Pssst! I never cared for Canada, on many levels, but I'm changing even THAT...thanks to your blog.

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

Ooot and abooot.....that's saying it Canadian style...LOL!
Great photos; omg...love the market.
Honey, you don't NEED a place to wear a hat; the place needs YOU in the HAT! (from a girl who still wears them)

XXOO~~
Anne

Manon Doyle said...

Thank you, Caio. That painting has been painted, torn apart and repainted and torn apart. I am by no means close to being done!!

Yes....it's a little tour of Canada, Doug! It's a lovely country in the Summer.

Are you from Canada, Anthony? I did not know that!!

It is a very nice place, Elizabeth!!

Thank you, Martine!! I should of bought it!! xoxox

Having a beer or wine on a patio is so much fun, Audrey!! Yup!! Love that!!

Awe....thank you, Julie-Ann!!

Omg...Steveroni!! Maybe I'm maturing!!! I don't think so.....lol!!! Perhaps in 30 years!!! : )))

I love hats, Anne!! I happen to have a really small head so I'm happy when something fits!!! xoxo

jgr said...

Hi Manon,
WOW! Canada looks like a great place! I haven't been there in years. Your painting(s) are gorgeous as always!

Linda said...

hi manon, i saw your painting today and swooned....i love this one best, hands down, something about the way you did her from the neck down with the scribbles almost and from the neck up, she IS GORGEOUS...wow, whatever, wherever you've been, it's done a number on your painting!

and you are the cutest thing in a hat or without one!
lovely lady~ ((AND i did come right over!)) xox♥

Jack Foster said...

Great photos and wonderful WIP Manon! Looks like a great trip! Thanks for sharing your lovely painting and your interesting pics :o)

AutumnLeaves said...

Your WIP is looking amazing, as always, Manon. And you are so very cute, but I've said that before. Love the photos too. I know you are having fun. I think wherever Manon goes, the party goes.

Marilyn Rock said...

OK - now your recent work is stunning - my jaw dropped opening up your Blog!

Love your photos - a lovely tour of Canada! Thank you!

Buffy said...

You should of bought the hat,I love it,it fit you. Your painting is beautiful and so are the pictures you took.

k.h.whitaker said...

great quotes, love the hat, looks good on you, you should've gotten it ;)

TERI REES WANG said...

Good Girl, just keep moving.
There are so many us right now, in the same transition mode. It's okay,... we're allowed to tap into our inner Gypsy Lover Self, for awhile or more. The open road is the new creative space.
Cheers!

Two Tigers said...

Well, you already know how I feel about the hat! Lovely post, M. It made me LOL about your Mom's reaction to all the art supplies. Can't let the Muse think you've forgotten her just because you're oot and aboot, right?

heather noye said...

wow! you're work in progress is stunning! can't wait to see it finished

r garriott said...

I like this new painting... she looks very real.