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Thoughts and stories written by the artist
Let's Take a Drive
Let's Take a Drive
Grab a warm drink, take a seat, and pull up a blanket. I, my friends, am going to take you on a trip to a beautiful place I saw in... Read more...
The Interview
I had my first artist interview today. I feel as though this is time date stamp approval type stuff. MONDAY, JULY 9th at 6:00 pm. Location Williams Cafe in Barrie.There, that's better.How did it go you ask? Why, thank you, its very nice you asked... and the answer.... your guess is as good as mine. Picture verbal diarrhea with an acute case of instant amnesia. But I'm getting ahead of myself let back track. I am going to be displaying my artwork at the Stayner Art Fest this Saturday, July... Read more...
Pack your bags, we're going to the Zoo!
Pack your bags, we're going to the Zoo!
I’m sketching at the Zoo Zoo ZooHow About You You YouYou Can come Too Too TooIm sketching at the Zoo Zoo Zoo. We’ll I did it! I went past my... Read more...
Little Snippets from my Journey to Greece
Little Snippets from my Journey to Greece
The food! My god the food! Let me just dive right in and let you know the food in Greece is worth the long long flight. Thailand used to be... Read more...
Come on over Neighbour - to Instagram
Come on over Neighbour - to Instagram
I invite you for some inspiration, beauty and "in the life of/behind the scene" potluck dinner at my place www.instagram.com/crystalclarkeart. There are beautiful things that happen in our everyday life... Read more...
Muskoka Here I Come!
Muskoka Here I Come!
Patience is not my strong suit. Seriously, who realllly savors the wait, and when your hungry, my goodness cooking takes beyond forever!! But this, my friends was worth the wait!... Read more...
The Adventures of Newt
The Adventures of Newt
The first time I remember seeing a fox up close was while I was walking in Barrie along one of my 'get away' trails and I noticed several photographers stationed... Read more...
The Tale of the Woolly Sheep
The Tale of the Woolly Sheep
Oh Sheep.... Wonderful, terrible sheep. Where to begin your tale. I visited New Zealand when I was 25. It was my very first time travelling alone. The decision to go... Read more...
Kenneth the Elephant - The Story behind the Artwork
Kenneth the Elephant - The Story behind the Artwork
Ever since watching 'The Lion King' I have wanted to visit Africa. Little did I know what an adventure it would hold; Groupon coupon, early mornings, malaria tablets that makes... Read more...