Sunshine On the Porch

Wanted to paint the old mill up at the fish ladder in Port Hope, ON, but it seemed so arduous a task. I thought starting with the front door/porch area might be good practice. Port Hope is full of heritage buildings and I find them completely captivating. This is not exactly how I would have liked, but it was a definite learning experience. I'm finding that painting, as with most art, is typically subjective and there is no right or wrong way. Once the perfectionist is able to let go, the possibilities are endless!

Terralta Cottage

Today I finally  finished something that has been in the works, (at least in spirit), for many years. I had always wanted to place my childhood home, Terralta Cottage, located in Port Hope, ON,  on canvas, but never had the audacity to even contemplate the attempt. I was pleasantly surprised with the result, however. Again, as per usual, my fears were all ill based. Confidence and I are not well acquainted......yet, (or should I say still?). But with each experience, I gain more and more respect for the craft and my interpretation of it.

As for the house, it holds so many memories as well as a few ghosts. I spent thirteen years in this home with my family from age 4 to age 17, so it has quite a bit of nostalgia attached to it. Clicking on the title provides a link that will lead you to a little history and pictures of how the home looks today, (after a couple total renovations-- one of which I was lucky enough to be given a tour of). The painting depicts most closely how it looked when we occupied the residence.

This place will always hold a bit of mystery and in a small way, a large part of my childhood happiness within her walls.