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Wood Block Paintings: Edmonton Artist Laurel

A couple recent commissions. 5”x7” wood block paintings going to Barbados!

There is iridescent paint on them so they kind of shimmer from different angles!

Wood Block Paintings: Edmonton Artist Laurel

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Caricatures by Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Abstract Landscape Painting

I recently took a Vern Busby Abstract Landscape Painting Workshop. It was through SWCA ( Society of Western Canadian Artists ) which I am a member of. I took the workshop because I wanted to try different painting styles and basically … learn stuff! My daughter took the workshop with me so it was a great Mother/Daughter day as well.

As you can see from the photos, we started by finding a landscape photo - mine was a photo I took on the uncle’s farm in Southern Saskatchewan. Then we broke the painting down into 3 tones and used collage pieces to glue it down with a mixture of gesso and water. After that we chose a warm and a cool tone of: a light tone, a mid tone and a dark tone. I chose light blue and light yellow. Medium warm green and cool green. Dark green and dark purple. I later added a light yellow that went along with and in the same area as the light yellow. We painted these colours on small pieces of yupo and then once they were dry we pasted them on the board like the white, grey and black collage we’d done. Last step was looking at our coloured collage and painting it.

Edmonton Artists Class

Edmonton Artists painting Class

Abstract painting

Caricatures by Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

MORE Paintings for Sale

I believe I've embraced a new philosophy when it comes to painting. Should a painting look just like a photo, I don’t think so. Shouldn't you see the brush strokes. There’s something to be said for knowing it was done by hand.

Audrey

TITLE: “Audrey”

PRICE: $650.

MEDIA: $650.

ARTIST: Laurel Hawkswell

on Display at Grey Nuns Hospital Gallery Lounge (near the Cafe) lower lobby

My London

TITLE: “My London”

PRICE: $500

MEDIA: Acrylic & Artist Pen

ARTIST: Laurel Hawkswell

on Display at Grey Nuns Hospital Gallery Lounge (near the Cafe) lower lobby

The Power of Green

TITLE: “The Power of Green”

PRICE: $500.

MEDIA: Acrylic

ARTIST: Laurel Hawkswell

on Display at Edmonton Windshield Crackmasters SW 17544 105 Ave

Nature’s Palette

Smaller Painting on the Left

TITLE: “Nature’s Palette 2” PRICE: $250. MEDIA: Acrylic

Larger Painting on the Right:

TITLE: “Nature’s Palette 1” PRICE: $350. MEDIA: Acrylic

WITH THE OPTION OF BUYING BOTH FOR: $550.

ARTIST: Laurel Hawkswell

on Display at Grey Nuns Hospital Gallery Lounge (near the Cafe) lower lobby

Caricatures by Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

“Full of Colour” PAINTING FOR SALE

I had set these paintings up on my mantel to look at from time to time to see if I was completely satisfied with it. Turns out, I wasn’t. So with a little bit more paint and standing back some more … it’s done.

If you’re interested in having these paintings full of warmth and colour, send me a message.

click > Email inquiry about the painting

Paintings - A Palm Leaves canvas series

A painting series that belong together!

This painting changed from having a lot of burgundies in it to just a hint of that. This, group of three, hangs in a family room that has a lot of windows and a view of trees, bushes, and grass. I see this painting as bringing the green inside as well. Once I brought the paintings over the the client’s home to see the change to lots of green, we knew it was right. This is something I would love to have kept myself! I guess that’s what I strive for in all my paintings - that I’m so happy with them that it’s hard to say good bye to them.

Painting for a private collection - Edmonton Alberta

Paintings by Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Collage of my Web Album

a collage of some of my photos from my Picasa Web abulm

EDMONTON INDY window painting in West Edmonton

EDMONTON INDY window painting at The West Edmonton [Stoney Plain Road]
Sandman Hotel.

These doors slide open-and-closed for a pretty wacky effect with the cars.

EDMONTON INDY window painting

Window painting

Edmonton Artist

Today's Face Painting at EPS West Division's Safety Fair - Belmead Community League

Today I was face painting with my daughter for the EPS West Division's Safety Fair - at Belmead Community League

Face painting in Edmonton

Edmonton Artist

I SPENT THE DAY ON A SCAFFOLD!

For a girl who is slightly afraid of heights, Ross at Western GMC made me feel safe up on the scaffold. Watching me get down off the scaffold would have been amusing - graceful NOT! I’ll miss doing work at Western GMC (I don’t think they have any bare windows left!) .... till their next big promotion.

My Safety gear on the Scaffold

Window painting at Western GMC

Edmonton artist

Face Painting at EPS West Division's Safety Fair - Belmead Community League

Come to West Division's Safety Fair

Edmonton Police Service West Division is holding a Safety Fair this Saturday, June 25. We encourage all residents to attend.

The event will take place at Belmead Community League, located at 9109 – 182 St, from noon to 4:00 p.m.

This is an opportunity for citizens to learn about numerous agencies that work with the Edmonton Police Service to help keep our communities safe.

Among the exhibitors will be members of EPS Forensic Identification Section, Traffic Section, Bomb Unit, Flight Operations, and several others.

Outside agencies include AMA, Safer Communities and Neighborhoods (SCAN), Child Find Alberta, EFD Pump and Sparky, City of Edmonton Community Services, Kids Kottage, face painting and more .

There will also be a roll over simulator for viewing and a child seat inspection clinic.

Representatives will be on hand to answer questions or just talk a little bit about what they do.

The event will go ahead rain or shine so come prepared. We hope to see you there!

View event poster.

Edmonton Face Painting

see you there,

Edmonton Artist

Windows painted for Tim Hortons annual CAMP DAY. Stop in and donate a loonie for underprivileged kids to go to Summer Camp!

Tim Hortons annual CAMP DAY

Edmonton Artist

Mural for Music School in St. Albert

Hello Friends, here is a wall mural I designed and painted [Animal friends playing musical instruments]
The mural in St. Albert Alberta at the Great Beginning School of music
designed and painted for Fresh Look Design

Dog mural portion in progress

Dog outlined - mural - portion in progress

Dog completed in mural

Dog with Cat Friend in mural

Animal friends playing musical instruments

Edmonton Artist
mural
Great Beginning School of music
Fresh Look Design

New painting - just in time for Easter

Here is the Palm Leaves painting that I just finished in time for Easter.

Adding the finishing touches

Palm Leaves painting

Edmonton Artist

Window painted at an Edmonton Harvey’s Restaurant

Window painted at the Harvey’s Restaurant at 104 Avenue & 109 Street Edmonton Alberta. I had lunch while I was there ... their veggie burgers are spectacular! Love that you can dress your own burger. Mmmmmm!

Window painting at Harvey’s Restaurant Edmonton

Window painting
Edmonton artist

Busy painting...

I am busy painting as well this time of year. To respect the privacy of the children in the photo and the gift given, here are a couple photos of only part of the painting.