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About Laura

Laura is an Artist who lives in Guelph Ontario. She is interested in societal equality, beauty, architecture, philosophy, feminism, people watching, dogs, animal rescue, ecology, as well as the generational ties between people. Laura has always been interested in peace and because she loves animals she is vegan. https://www.instagram.com/atelieroflauraleemoreland/ https://www.facebook.com/AtelierofLauraLeeMoreland https://atelieroflauraleemoreland.com

Did We Win?

Have any of you wondered what happened with the Wichtelhütte image that was sent to Germany?  I was.

To give you some background, Wichtelhütte is a sort of pub in Neuburg on the Danube.  The business operates during the Christmas season at the Christkindlmarkt, and is opened only on the weekend.

This is the Neuburg Christkindlmarkt.

Chriskindlmarkt Neuberg am Donau

We have nothing similar to this in Canada (that I know of) but these are made up of tiny buildings; they are like the ones at old country fairgrounds and each are set up as small shops, places to eat, drink and so on.  Like most Christkindlmarkts this one is right downtown and the Wichtelhütte itself is a bar that raises funds for the community.  For example, in 2011 they collected 1,500 Euro for the Red Cross Children’s Fund and have been doing this for 12 years now.  Great cause.  Looks like a fun place to visit too!

Still, there is the pressing matter of the photo competition.  I know you are all hanging on the edge of your seats… so here it is: Tiny House Ontario was winning image for this year.  Here is our photo honourably hanging next to the fun/fund raising beverage dispenser — half the world away.

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I know what you are thinking, that we both have a Rüdiger, it was fixed!  This had NOTHING to do with the decision; ours is a Rudigrrr, huge difference!  As a matter of fact, I have it on good authority, that it was the gnomes as an umlaut which was the biggest hit.  All in all, it is cool in both directions, to say the least.

I understand that on the wichtlehuetten-homepage, a link “Pictures from far away” will be included. This homepage will naturally also link to tinyhouseontario.com.  😀  

To the Tiny Houses now linked to one another from opposite sides of the globe Cheers! Prost!

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Waterfront Barn on Gore Street

I worked on this painting over the past few days.  It is a bit of a mystery as far as buildings go.  A huge barn right downtown on Kingston’s waterfront.  No one seems to know what the building’s purpose serves, how long it has been there…  If you know something about it, I would love to know.

A few years ago I heard that a sail maker was housed there.  But I am not sure if this is true.

I finished this 8×10 yesterday..

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Wolfe Island Bound

Another little 8×10 painting finished today.  This is the Wolfe Islander III heading to the island in the summer of 2011.  This is from a photo taken by Mj.  The day was hazy – but I like bright coloured paintings (surprised?) so I lifted up the shades…

If you ever get a chance to visit Kingston Ontario, I suggest that you walk on the ferry and visit the island for an hour and then take the ferry back.  It is a nice little trip that costs nothing but time.

Wolfe Island Bound

Today, is by the way the 198th Birthday of Sir John A. MacDonald.  It is also a month since Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence began her hunger strike and to mark support of her a bronze of MacDonald was defaced in City Park Kingston last night.  I have very mixed feelings about this subject.

Protest graffiti

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Spring: Elk Lake

Last spring Troy G.  Who is a friend from High School posted some of his photography on Facebook.  I have not seen him in many years but the photos that he took around Elk Lake, Ontario, where he now lives are stunning.  Elk Lake is about 600 kilometres due North of Hamilton.

Anyway… This one, from April 2012, I decided to paint.  8×10- acrylic

Elk Lake Ontario

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Magical Men

In the forest surrounding Tiny House Ontario the Wood Spirits are very much present: this is despite the horrible drought we experienced here and over much of central North America in the summer of 2012.  The drought was such that the insects died and the birds moved away.  Thankfully we are now covered in a blanket of snow and this will give the life chain a chance to recover from the soil up.  I am normally not a huge fan of the snow, but this year I am more than grateful for it!

The Wood Spirits, I am sure you know, manage the forest for Mother Nature.  Their work includes: collecting food for the birds when snow covers the ground, watering seeds that bring the wildflowers, placing dew drops on spider webs, they remind the gods of wind to bring cool breezes in the summer months, and of course they paint the beautiful autumn colours on the forest every year. Everything that is majestic and vibrant about a healthy forest is the work of the Wood Spirits.   Last year, the drought made their job difficult.

Still, I want them to know how much I appreciate the work that they do.  I will honour them in 2013.  I have purchased a beautiful carving which is done by the magical Chain Saw Carving Artist Steven Kenzora out of Peterborough, Ontario.  I will hang this in a place of honour at THO.

I am a huge fan of Steven’s work as you will see if you Google Image his name.   I have not yet met him nor his partner Jodi and yet THO is intrinsically connected to his work, popping up in nearly as many images as do his wonderfully whimsical carvings.  This is the first of his work that I own, and though it needless to say, I am very excited… BUT… I AM VERY EXCITED!

The great news is that he and Jodi are opening a shop this spring, in Peterborough I imagine.  I will be sure to let you know because this would make for a wonderful road trip and a little shopping fun that even the most non-commercial will approve of!  It fits in my ideal rules for good shopping: the farm/market for food, the shop small and local, the art one of a kind from artists, support local musicians, the books of local writers, and when dining outside of home eat in family owned restaurants.  I hope I got them all…

Thank you Steven and my friends the Wood Spirits for the magic you do!  Magic really does make the world a better place.

Bonus: Wood Spirits are very good at bringing interesting people together for conversation.

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