Author Archives: Tania

About Tania

I'm an artist, specifically a wildlife artist. And how exactly does one know she is an artist, specifically a wildlife artist? Well, only artists get excited about new art supplies, "Mmm, unmarked claybord..." or discovering a new satin sheen spray varnish *sigh* And only a wildlife artist gets distracted during a very serious conversation with her exceptionally supportive spouse by a fledgling sparrow taking it's first shaky flight across the yard.

New Scratchboard: Eye of the Tiger, WIP

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Tania

This work in progress is the first of five pieces planned for the Reflections of Nature 2012 wildlife art show this fall in Saskatoon. This tiger is a work in progress because she’s going to be in full colour when … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes on Blue

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Tania

Just what is it exactly about tomatoes on the vine that makes them so delicious? So unlike those giant, pale tomatoes you see for sale in your grocer’s produce section? Well, according to Dr Harry Klee, professor in the Horticultural Science Department … Continue reading →

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Pear on Blue

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Tania

  Pear on Blue. Acrylic on panel, 6 x 8 in. © 2012, Tania Nault.   On the weekend I went out to a local thrift shop and picked up a few still life “props”. Among them was this soft, grey-blue scarf. … Continue reading →

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Mandarin Orange Stack

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Tania

Bonhomme des oranges. Acrylic on panel, 6 x 8 in. © 2012, Tania Nault.   This past winter was one of the mildest on record here in Saskatchewan. Oddly, however, that hasn’t translated into an early spring: Easter weekend it … Continue reading →

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Grover’s First Obedience Trial

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Tania

                      Charmlee’s Grover. Novice A High in Class (192/200). Trial #3 Judge Carol Allison. Sunday, April 1, 2012. (2nd leg towards CD.) I entered Grover into four CKC obedience trials … Continue reading →

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