Sunday, July 28, 2019

MEMORIES

My granddaughter Elora spent her childhood and teenage years in Prescott, ON. She lived with her parents and brothers in a beautiful old Victorian house with a marvellously carved wooden staircase!
Elora was a very good student and the local high school didn’t offered a challenging curriculum. Therefore, she was enrolled in the Brockville Collegiate Institute, a high school in the city of Brockville, about 19 Km from her home in Prescott. This meant, that she had to be driven every morning and be picked up every afternoon by either her father or her mother. In occasions, I (her Oma) also did this chore. These rides gave Elora, and her drivers, a great opportunity to spend some quality time together. The rides were filled with long talks about all types of themes while watching the beautiful scenery around.
Sometimes we drove Hwy 401, but most times, the more scenic route was taken. Old Rd. 2 travels along the St. Laurence River, passing many beautiful properties. It is here where Elora made some of her most precious memories. In the spring, Rd. 2 is covered with the scent of beautiful lilac bushes and there is a visual explosion of pink, lilac, move, scarlet and white colours; greeting the drivers who pass this narrow road. Lilacs are Elora’s favorite flowers. This painting is titled “Memories” and was painted exclusively for Elora, to capture these special moments in her life. I love you My Girl! 
  
 

Monday, April 22, 2019

BABY KNITTS Full Circle Creations


              The Art form has changed...                                                   the Philanthropic purpose continues!

In Canada, many art shows and exhibitions take place during the winter months. Due to positive changes in my personal life, I decided to reduce the marketing of my visual art pieces. That was easier said than done, now I had to find something new to fulfill my creative mind!
I needed something portable, therefore, I decided to be creative with one of my old passions… knitting! At a young age, I learned to knit from a great teacher. A Spanish woman taught me to knit my own patterns, just by taking measurements and figuring out the designs. With this in mind, I contacted my local hospital, the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa. I had the idea to donate children knitted pieces to the Gift Shop to raise funds for the hospital. The Manager of the boutique was delighted with the idea. Afterwards, I went to Yarns Ewe’ll Love Inc. in Kanata to purchase some yarn. When I mentioned what I intended to do, the owner of the store offered to donate the yarn, if I would knit for the hospital! Wow, now I had a full circle. The yarn is donated, I donate my knitted creations; the people buy those knits from the Gift Shop, the hospital raises funds and the community benefits.
In September 2018, I started Full Circle Creations!
Since then, I have been happily knitting little creations for the hospital. The unique pieces have been very well received and have raised funds for the hospital. I have a full bag of colourful donated yarns, which give me the inspiration to continue with this creative, fruitful and fulfilling enjoyment.  
I invite you to visit:
Facebook page: Full Circle Creations
Instagram account: fullcirclecreations19
Or call: The Queensway Carleton Hospital Gift Shop at 613-721-2000 ext. 2686
 
These are the latest creations. 
LUCY like a little butterfly, ready for spring!

 
 
LILY strawberry season is coming soon!
 
 
 



 
KATE a little jumper to be worn with a white T-shirt!





KEVIN Perfect for a visit with Grandpa!






All the following pieces have helped to raise funds for the Queensway Carleton Hospital. They are now worn by happy little babies!

AMANDA

ANDY

JASON

EMILIA
 

DANIEL

GABY

FLUFFY
 
BEE

PONCHO

WHITE RIDINGHOOD

SANTIAGO