By Brenda Kennedy

I continue to do portraits based on images people send  me and I also like to paint my food. Nothing new here in subject matter except that I’m experimenting with frames within frames.

The portrait is painted with oil on grey gesso on a cream background on a 14″x18″ wood panel.  

Snack is painted with oil on a turquoise background on a white 12″x 12″ wood panel. 

Neither of these paintings has anything to do with the pandemic. The portrait of my friend happened because of his losing over a hundred pounds, resulting in the total transformation of his appearance and especially his face. The avocado and beet hummus on a rye-crisp has no deeper meaning than my liking of that particular colour combination and, of course, enjoying the taste. The turquoise table was a bonus. It made a good background, which I often need help with.

Collectif members, send an image of your very recent work to cagac.ca@gmail.com with up to 100 words describing what you did, materials used, inspiration, etc. Maybe share how you’re feeling & how creativity helps. We’d like an informative, inspiring show & tell. 

Writers, send us poetry, lyrics, a short piece or excerpt.