Life Drawing to Finished Art

 

'Daffodil Burlesque Celebration with Cat'... Enticing curves, darting eyes with charcoal in hand, this is the action that responds to a posing nude, allowing the artist to metamorphose into art. And then there is the cat, puuurrrrring.

Clairefontaine PastelMat Paper Review

 

Originating from France, the Clairefontaine PastelMat Paper found its way to Nova Scotia, a rare discovery.  Winning two sets of this unique pastel paper in an online auction was a thrilling moment. This brand is not commonly found in local art stores, making it a novel and exciting addition to my pastel collection.

Goat Pastel Portrait

As we bid farewell to winter, March was a time of rejuvenation, where I brought 22 pet portraits to life, infusing the reading room of the newly renovated Musquodoboit Harbour Library with vibrant SMILES. On May 27th, in the community workroom, I shared the unique allure of pastels, with 'Flower Bud is my Name' taking center stage.

Revamp Older Artworks

It's a moment to celebrate the past, embrace change, and reflect on the evolution of my art. As an artist, I have the privilege to revisit older artworks, infusing them with a fresh layer of creativity, matured skills, and new mediums. 

Pastel Pet Portrait Commission

Pet Portraits: fine art to treasure fur-ever. Who is the BEST pet in the world? It is the one you share a life with. 

Watercolor Pastel & Stitches

'Waterlily Nude Dance' combines the elements of water, nudes, pastel, and thread for my latest multi-media painting. Stashed in two large plastic boxes are rolls of several years of nude drawings from life drawing groups that have been beckoning me to use in my latest series of compositions. 

Pastel Collage with Layers

 'The Romance of Flowers' Blossoms and blooms declare spring has arrived and set the pace for something new and fresh to inspire my creative mind. 

'City of Lights' Abstract Pastel

Abstract art is the freedom to express without judgment. Abstract art offers the opportunity to improvise with various media and surfaces. Abstract art provides a playful approach to embracing bold design concepts.

New Pastels and latest Pet Portrait

Over the last decade, I have assembled a collection of pastel brands and colors produced in various countries worldwide. 

New Pet Portrait Website

Peek-a-boo Fence (Pastel) by Minaz Jantz

People Portraits: "Mother's Play"

Mother's Play was a commission to paint, and it was a fun day photographing mom and child in play.

Kitty Coiffure Oh My Mushi... Pet Portraits

'Kitty Coiffure...Oh, My Mushi' was commissioned by a daughter as a gift for her mother, portraying the loving, still alive but ancient cat named Mushi. 

Holland Landscape Painting

Travel photographs provide me with inspiration for future paintings, such as my bike ride through the villages in Holland. 

Cat Portraits From Colmar France

Traveling through Europe became an exchange with my art, Specifically Pet Portraits, during an apartment stay in Colmar, France.