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Waves of Flax and Canola

8 x 8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2014

available exclusively at Lifestyles by Darrell Bell Gallery

It has come around again- it is time for us all to show love and appreciation for one of the most important people in our lives... our Moms. I know I feel like I have the best mom ever... I try every day to be as good and kind and loving to my children as she has been to my sisters and me. Somedays I do well, others are more of a struggle, but the goal is always there. Recently I came face to face with the thought of something bad happening to her and I could hardly bear it. I am fortunate to have my mom living here in the same city and to be able to call her up (or text her- she recently learned how) any time I want. That scary thought got me thinking of friends who have had to watch their moms struggle in some way or perhaps lose that struggle. It is still unimaginable to me and I feel deeply for those who have walked that path.

original 8x8 oil paintings at 

Lifestyles by Darrell Bell Gallery

On a lighter note, we need to give all kinds of props and shout outs to our moms! As Mother's Day approaches I thought I would highlight some of the paintings I have at Lifestyles by Darrell Bell Gallery in Saskatoon. An original painting makes a one-of-a-kind gift and may just be what your mom would appreciate. Or perhaps you are a mom yourself and you can drop some hints for the one you want! Of course Darrell has many other lovely and special gift ideas, so keep his art and design gift shop in mind when you are out shopping.

Here is a sampling of the paintings I have available at Lifestyles:

Homeland

8x8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2014

available exclusively at Lifestyles by Darrell Ball Gallery

Can We Climb It, Waskesiu

8x8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2014

available exclusively at Lifestyles by Darrell Ball Gallery

 Early Morning Sun and Shadows

8x8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2014

available exclusively at Lifestyles by Darrell Ball Gallery
sold

 

Prairie Dugout

8x8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2014

available exclusively at Lifestyles by Darrell Ball Gallery
sold

Canola at Neuanlage

8x8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2014

available exclusively at Lifestyles by Darrell Ball Gallery
sold

 

Tinged in Pink 

8x8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2014

available exclusively at Lifestyles by Darrell Ball Gallery
sold

 Serene Emma

8x8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2014

available exclusively at Lifestyles by Darrell Ball Gallery

 

Waves of Flax and Canola

Waves of Flax and Canola

8 x 8"

oil on cradled panel

© Nicki Ault, 2014

available exclusively at Lifestyles By Darrell Bell Gallery
sold

Well, I have to say that I am thrilled with the relationship that has been established with Darrell Bell and the staff at his beautiful store, Lifestyles By Darrell Bell Gallery. I think it has been mutually beneficial, which I believe is the way it should be in business. I am excited that he requested more paintings after a busy holiday season, so today I dropped off some new work. I had a tiny panic when I got trapped in the elevator on my way up from the store to visit Darrell in his gallery. Right off the bat I was stuck at the lobby level inside the elevator; there was no movement for quite sometime. I was just there, trapped, with the doors closed. I hit some different buttons and went for a ride up to the eighth floor, but again the doors didn't open. I then traveled down to the second floor where I got off and made an attempt to go up the stairs to the gallery, but the door inside the stairwell to the fifth floor was locked. I managed to get back down to the lobby and luckily I ran into Ian who works at the gallery. He kindly reminded me that the gallery was on the fourth floor, not the fifth floor - a restricted floor- which was where I was trying with all of my being to go!!! Earlier, when I was on the second floor, I took the time to pop into the radio station and tell the receptionist that the elevator was not working properly and they may want to call maintenance to have it looked at. Embarrassing!