As we wandered the narrow streets of Venice, away from the noisy, crowded tourist areas we found this tiny, peaceful spot.   In a city of water, bridges and stone, this felt like a place to pause and enjoy the moment.

The architectural qualities of the old stone and brick are ideal for the watercolour batik process. Working on Ginwashi paper, I alternate layers of wax and watercolour working from the light to dark building the subject as I go. The textures of the finished piece are revealed in the final step when the wax is ironed off.

I am honoured my watercolour batik piece (“By the Canal“) was selected to tour with this amazing collection of Saskatchewan handcrafted works! This Friday (June 19th at 7 pm) is the Gala Reception and Fine Craft Awards ceremony for Dimensions 2015 at the MacKenzie Art Gallery, in Regina, SK.

Dimensions 2015 will be on tour as follows:

• May 23 – August 16, 2015 — MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina, SK
• September 10 – November 21, 2015 — Yukon Arts Centre, Whitehorse, YT
• December 1, 2015 – January 23, 2016 — Affinity Gallery (SCC), Saskatoon, SK
• July – August, 2016 — Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, SK
• September – October, 2016 — Godfrey Dean Gallery, Yorkton, SK