Halloweenmas, Monarch Rodent, Grouch & Sandworm!

 

Twas a misty Hallows Eve and all through the streets,

The monsters were mashing in search of sweet treats.

 

They emerged from the attics and under the bed,

Foolish mortals all welcomed- the living and dead.

 

The hallways were decked with pumpkins and straw,

The prancing and pawing of each little claw.

 

Goblins and ghoulies rapped at chamber doors,

Ebony birds croaked and cawed grim nevermores.

 

The trickers were treated, greeted with fright,

And the Grinch o’ Lantern’s glow grew 3 sizes that night.

 

 “Grinch o’ Lantern”

Acrylic on Canvas

8x10

$100

 

 

“Big Cheese”

Acrylic on Canvas

8x10

$100

 

 

“SCRAM!”

Acrylic on Canvas

8x10

$100

 

 

“Death for the Dead”

Acrylic on Cradled Canvas

12x16

$175

 

 

Purchase inquiries:

nvonraven@gmail.com

 

*EXHIBITS & RETAILERS*

 

Highwood Gallery & Gifts

413 1^st St. SW. High River, AB

403-652-3538

 

Colossi’s Coffee House

114 4^th Ave. SE, High River, AB

403-652-2181

 

Selective Seconds

1203 16 St SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1

403-917-1096

 

Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

11 Cimarron Common, Okotoks, AB
403-995-5400

Autumn Immersion & Dances in the Dark!

 

Changing seasons, fiery arrays,

The promise of breezy, amber days.

 

Morning mists and billowing reeds,

Apples to cider, flowers to seeds.

 

Introspective, the light recoils,

Reveling in the harvest spoils.

 

And while the world is winding down…

Sunlight streams through Autumn crowns.

 

 “Autumn Rays”

Acrylic on Cradled Canvas

12x16

$175

 

 

The inky shroud of night’s resolve,

Pierced by stars and luminous salve.

 

This too shall pass, I hope it never ends…

Auroras fade as day descends.

 

Fleeting moments, cloaked in perfection,

Swathed in tides of Soular Vection.

 

“Soular Vection”

 

Acrylic on Canvas

12x16

$175

 

 

Purchase inquiries:

nvonraven@gmail.com

 

*EXHIBITS & RETAILERS*

 

Highwood Gallery & Gifts

413 1^st St. SW. High River, AB

403-652-3538

 

Colossi’s Coffee House

114 4^th Ave. SE, High River, AB

403-652-2181

 

Selective Seconds

1203 16 St SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1

403-917-1096

 

Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

11 Cimarron Common, Okotoks, AB
403-995-5400

nvonraven@gmail.com

Odyssey, Autumn & Wordsmithing!

Art/painting is a visual expression often used when words do not suffice. I usually like the art to be open to interpretation. More and more I’ve been wanting to further define and enhance my paintings with a short poem (the art of wordsmithing!) about what it means to me. 

Would I ascend the spiral staircase and chase the horizon,

Or journey within to see what’s inside me?

Would I reign in the shadows of never-ending nights,

Or sprinkle it with embers of undying light?

 

“Odyssey”

Acrylic on Cradled Canvas

18x24

$350

 

 

Betwixt the blossoms and the frost,

Fragrant Autumn leaves are lost.

Seeds are nestled in the earth,

In preparation for Spring’s rebirth.

The surface withers but down below,

Primordial and enduring, the essence flows.

 

“Labile”

Acrylic on Canvas

18x24

$350

 

 

Purchase inquiries:

nvonraven@gmail.com

 

*UPCOMING EVENTS*

 

*EXHIBITS & RETAILERS*

 

Highwood Gallery & Gifts

413 1^st St. SW. High River, AB

403-652-3538

 

Colossi’s Coffee House

114 4^th Ave. SE, High River, AB

403-652-2181

 

Selective Seconds

1203 16 St SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1

403-917-1096

 

Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

11 Cimarron Common, Okotoks, AB
403-995-5400

Art of Nature, WIP & Shows!

 Nature is the creator’s canvas, the magnum opus. A painting is the artists flower, the ultimate expression in full bloom. The fruition of thoughts and inspirations. No one knows where inspiration comes from, just as no one knows where nature comes from. I don’t believe it is possible to KNOW, all we can do is theorize, dream and believe. 

Writing on the water,

Building castles in the sand-

Presence, presents…

Understand.

 

Everything is temporary, and there is beauty in that. 

Don’t build your life, your dreams, or your happiness on fragile, unattainable or fleeting things. Live in the moment, appreciate the gift of every moment. 

Understand this, understand yourself and strive to be understanding towards others.

 

Beautiful nature, beautiful art, beautiful expression. Each color is represented here because the spectrum is beautiful in its entirety. Wholeness, the oneness of which we are all a part.

 

“Art of Nature”

 

Acrylic on Canvas

16x20

$200

 

Purchase inquiries:

nvonraven@gmail.com

 

I’ve got quite a few new paintings on the go! With 2 shows coming up, I’ll have lots to demo!

 

*UPCOMING EVENTS*

 

 

*EXHIBITS & RETAILERS*

 

Highwood Gallery & Gifts

413 1^st St. SW. High River, AB

403-652-3538

 

Colossi’s Coffee House

114 4^th Ave. SE, High River, AB

403-652-2181

 

Selective Seconds

1203 16 St SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1

403-917-1096

 

Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

11 Cimarron Common, Okotoks, AB

403-995-5400

Knotty Bugs & Art Show Hiccups Turned Garden Party!

It’s been tough pulling myself out of the garden lately, but I did finally sit down in the studio and was delighted to finish a couple. These were demo paintings at the Foothills Family Expo a few weeks ago… 

 “Unifly” 

Acrylic on Canvas

8x10

$100

 

 “Tieder” 

Acrylic on Canvas

8x10

$100

 

Purchase inquiries:

nvonraven@gmail.com

 

*UPCOMING EVENTS*

 

Art shows will not be as plentiful this year… I sure miss the bustle of doing one every weekend and seeing your gorgeous faces but the costs are rising and the exhibitor fees are getting far too high. I always welcome private sales (free local pick up or delivery), whether you’re looking for a print or an original painting. Feel free to message me with any questions or requests.

 

While high vendor fees are not really within my control, I can still put on my own art show! I tried this last year and it was a smashing success, I am thrilled to bring it back again this summer. It will be an exhibition of all my currently available works, originals, prints, cards, etc. BUT instead of early spring (when everything was still brown and dead) it will be peak summer and the art display will be nestled within the well-established garden!

 

If you know where I live, you're cordially invited - I look forward to seeing you!

*EXHIBITS & RETAILERS*

 

Highwood Gallery & Gifts

413 1^st St. SW. High River, AB

403-652-3538

 

Colossi’s Coffee House

114 4^th Ave. SE, High River, AB

403-652-2181

 

Selective Seconds

1203 16 St SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1

403-917-1096

 

Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

11 Cimarron Common, Okotoks, AB
403-995-5400

 

The latest art & updates happen over on Facebook & Instagram…

Let It Rain, Let It Glow & Summer Art Shows!

 A small plant obsession and the garden have taken most of my time and attention this Spring…

My collection of house plants has grown to over 70 with 60 or so species in the mix! A couple of the most unique being Living Stones (Lithops) and carnivores like the Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia). 

But thanks to art shows & demo painting time, I finally did some painting!

 

The grass is greener where you water it…

 

 “Let it Rain”

Acrylic on Cradled Canvas

18x24

$350

 

This was the demo painting at my last few shows, if you came out to Art on the Lawn, Arts Walk or Acoustic Nights, you may have seen me working on it!

 

“Nimbus”

Acrylic on Cradled Canvas

11x14

$150

 

Purchase inquiries:

nvonraven@gmail.com

 

*UPCOMING EVENTS*

 

 

*EXHIBITS & RETAILERS*

 

Highwood Gallery & Gifts

413 1^st St. SW. High River, AB

403-652-3538

 

Colossi’s Coffee House

114 4^th Ave. SE, High River, AB

403-652-2181

 

Selective Seconds

1203 16 St SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1

403-917-1096

 

Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

11 Cimarron Common, Okotoks, AB
403-995-5400

 

The latest art & updates happen over on Facebook & Instagram…

Garden Portals & Art on the Lawn!

  

“Ingress”

Acrylic on Cradled Canvas

12x16

$175

 

“Inlet”

 

Acrylic on Cradled Canvas

12x16

$175

 

Purchase inquiries:

nvonraven@gmail.com

 

Saturday May 25th!

I will have my usual display of original paintings & prints AND I may even bring some plants with me!

 

*EXHIBITS & RETAILERS*

 

Highwood Gallery & Gifts

413 1^st St. SW. High River, AB

403-652-3538

 

Colossi’s Coffee House

114 4^th Ave. SE, High River, AB

403-652-2181

 

Selective Seconds

1203 16 St SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1

403-917-1096

 

Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

11 Cimarron Common, Okotoks, AB
403-995-5400

 

The latest art & updates happen over on Facebook & Instagram…

Spring Flora & Fauna!

 My son’s class got to choose a bird to add to the school mural and it inspired me to paint one! We have lots of these in our area and their beautiful song is a distinct addition to the sounds of spring! 

“Scarlet Song”

 

Acrylic on Canvas

8x10

$100

 

The spring bug bit me hard this year, I can’t get enough flora! I walked in to the garden centre and wanted EVERYTHING, my house is starting to look like a jungle and I LOVE IT! I sowed my seedlings extra early and they are growing like crazy…I’m not sure how I will keep them inside and untangled for another 6 weeks.

 

Peaceful, magical, nature ambience is the inspiration right now. I’d like to do a series/mural to re-decorate my living room (we’ll see what happens!) This is the first to sprout…

 

“Esprit”

 

Acrylic on Cradled Canvas

12x16

$175

 

Purchase inquiries:

nvonraven@gmail.com

 

*UPCOMING EVENTS*

 

 

*EXHIBITS & RETAILERS*

 

Highwood Gallery & Gifts

413 1^st St. SW. High River, AB

403-652-3538

 

Colossi’s Coffee House

114 4^th Ave. SE, High River, AB

403-652-2181

 

Selective Seconds

1203 16 St SE, High River, AB T1V 2B1

403-917-1096

 

Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

11 Cimarron Common, Okotoks, AB
403-995-5400

 

The latest art & updates happen over on Facebook & Instagram…