George Street, Annapolis Royal

In preparation for the first day of the Annapolis Royal Farmer’s and Trader’s Market I have painted one of my favourite local scenes – a view of George Street looking across the water from Granville Ferry. The weatherman is predicting a warm and sunny day on Saturday, so I encourage everyone to come browse the stalls and visit the many food vendors with items to suit every palette. This painting of “George Street, Annapolis Royal” (6” x 12”) will join many others I will have on display. Drop by my booth and say hi.

Across the Bridge

This painting “Across the Bridge” is 11” x 14” and is reminiscent of a time when one lane bridges were the norm and the pace of travel was slow. The following is a list of accomplishments and events that I thought you might find interesting.

• I won the Canadian 2010 Word Guild award for writing excellence by a never-before-published author in its “God Uses Ink” contest and will be attending the Write! Canada Conference in Guelph, ON from June 17-19. I have a writing blog that I update often. Let me know if you want to join. http://www.maureensscribblings.blogspot.com/
• I have recently updated my website with new paintings (http://www.mnewmanfolkart.com/)
• The Annapolis Farmer’s and Trader’s Market begins on May 22. Hope to see you there.
• I have recently written a Christian historical fiction and am looking for an editor and publisher. Any suggestions?
  

Delaps Cove Wharf

Just down the road from my home where the highways ends and the wilderness begins, is a wonderful treasure that many people visiting this area miss. Busiest during the lobster season, this wharf provides visitors with a splendid view of the Bay of Fundy, an opportunity to chat with a fisherman, and a place to purchase a rare find, such as a recycled buoy. “Delaps Cove Wharf” is 6” x 12”.

Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse

Just past Digby on the way to Yarmouth there is a lovely lighthouse at Gilbert’s Cove. It is definitely worth a visit as its tranquil setting takes one back to a time when lighthouses were an important feature along the Bay of Fundy shoreline. Today these buildings stand as silent sentinels from a past era. “Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouse” is 7”x 9”.

A Farmer's Life

The life of a farmer is a very busy one as they tend the animals, work the ground, and manage their crops. Most days they work from sunup to sundown, rain or shine. Because I have always glamorized the life of a farmer in my mind, I believe when they are done for the day, they are satisfied and content. My latest painting, “A Farmer’s Life,” is 11” x 14”.

Isaiah 53:7

This Easter painting is based on Isaiah 53:7 – “He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter and as a sheep before its shearer is silent, so He opened not His mouth.” Isaiah 53:7 is 11” x 14”. Have a blessed Easter weekend.

Just Past Caledonia

This is one of my favourite scenes when traveling from Annapolis Royal to Bridgewater. Backed by rolling hills, this farm appeals to me because it is so well maintained and in a peaceful setting. You will find this farm just past Caledonia on the left. “Just Past Caledonia” is 7” x 9”.