Monthly Archives: May 2008

Happy Mother’s Day

Red-wing Sings. Photograph, 7 x 5 in. Copyright 2008, Tania Nault. Yesterday I met my mom, sister and brother, and their families, out at Fort Qu’Appelle to celebrate Mother’s Day. My grandmother’s favourite restaurant was KFC and we’d go for dinner … Continue reading

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Drawing Magical Creatures and Fantastic Beasts

Want to learn to draw magical creatures and fantastic beasts, but are afraid to open your Monster Book of Monsters?! Join me this Saturday as I help some muggles at the Harry Potter and the Meeting of the Queen City Muggles Conference during a … Continue reading

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Very Fine Candlelight Pieces

 Okay, I think I figured out how to do this: I’m going to look at Wright’s series of people reading letters by candlelight. Benedict Nicholson’s book has black and white reproductions for four such paintings, and I’ll use those for this … Continue reading

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Mack: an update

Mack in Autumn. Photograph, 7 x 5 in. Copyright 2008, Tania Nault.  Well, the tests are back and Mack has hypothyroidism. And, frankly, I’m relieved. Finally an answer for the changes I’ve observed in my dog over the past year … Continue reading

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