Black And White

The city feels so much better in black and white. Love the contrast of light and dark and how surface textures seem to pop. With our current restrictions, I’ve been living downtown lately and spending lots of time at my studio. I always try to snap as many pics as I can, so here’s a few.

Downtown Winnipeg
Exchange District alley
Heritage building
Exchange District
Studio building interior
My studio space
Beer and fire escapes are the perfect combo.

Arlington Bridge

Took my bike and camera and went for a ride the other day. The afternoon was blustery, overcast and kind of perfect. The city looked beautiful. Ended up on the Arlington Bridge, a classic design with a beautiful view of the downtown. Snapped some pics and video and really love the results.

Winnipeg Art Gallery

Spent part of my afternoon at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, checking out the current exhibit “In Place: Reflections of Manitoba”. The space is undergoing some massive renovations in the midst of the pandemic so the exhibit space is limited, but SO well done. I snapped some pics while I was there and wanted to share them.

Creativity is like a well and sometimes it can run dry. I’ve had that feeling so many times…but getting out of my routine, checking out local art and taking pictures was the best way to reenergize my inner artist and fill the creative well back up.

Winnipeg Art Gallery
Mezzanine
Wanda Koop
Janet Werner
I forgot to jot down the artists name (sorry) but I love this!
Jonathan Jones
Quiet corner
Gorgeous architecture

Downtown Mood

Something so moody about the city after a rainfall, especially in black and white. A bit unusual since it’s January but we will take it. It will be snow and -35 soon enough.

The front door of the building where my art studio is (I’m up on the 4th floor)
The way the street glistens with all the light reflecting, I love it.
Lights on lights on lights, amplified by the rain.