I am very pleased to announce that I have accepted a position with the Society of Canadian Artists ( SCA ) as their Atlantic Regional Representative. I am excited to start working with the members and helping support this wonderful society. You can learn more about...
This past Friday I went to the Fog Forest Gallery in Sackville to drop off some new work. It is such a great gallery to work with, I am so happy to be included in their wonderful line-up of artists. If you are ever in the area this is a must see. Tell Janet (the...
I am getting ready for the Kings County Studio Tour again this year. I had such a great time last year, meeting and talking with so many wonderful people. It was a huge success. I am looking forward to seeing you and lots of new faces this year. I will be running a...
Here is my Canada Goose update. I still have a few details (like the eyes) to add and the final highlights. I have a lot of paintings on the go all in various stages. I often post progress shots on my facebook page. If you would like to follow along with more of my...
I am very excited, I just found out that my painting “Maritime Adventures” 12×24″ oil has been accepted into the SCA 2017 Elected Members Exhibition “Oh Canada – our Home & Native Land”. The show will be taking place at...
My Border Collies on the Beach Oil commission is moving along nicely, I have been working all over to bring the painting together. I worked on the right-hand dog (Noah) a lot this morning, he is starting to come to...
Update 2 – Border Collies I have a lot more paint on the dogs, they are still very rough. I worked more on the beach and water, it is hard to see there is some glare from the wet paint. Started adding in more of the seaweed, this will change some, so far placing and...
Update – Border Collies on the Beach Oil Commission. Working away on my commission of Nellie and Noah. It is still at the early stages. I am excited to get the background finished so I can do the detail of the dogs, I love painting dogs they all have their own...
Black Eyed Susan in Bottle – Day 2 of 30 in 30 days painting challenge. This is the same bottle I used yesterday and the black eyed Susan is one I picked from my garden. I hope you enjoy it! For the 30 days of the challenge, I am offering free shipping on all...
Cone Flower in Bottle – Day 1 of 30 paintings in 30 days. Here is my first painting of my 30 in 30 it is the setup I showed a picture of yesterday. It is a coneflower that I picked out of my garden. I hope you enjoy it! For the 30 days of the challenge, I am...
All setup and ready to go for day one of 30 daily oil paintings in 30 days! Starts Tomorrow. I am doing 30 small daily oil paintings in 30 days again! Starting Sept. 1st, 2016. I had so much fun doing the last challenge. I was so excited when I heard Leslie Saeta was...
Harbour Bridge oil Painting – Krista Hasson. This bridge is in Saint John NB. It is 12 x 16 inches, maybe a study for a larger painting. I enjoyed painting the train so much I thought I would do another painting of our wonderful city. As a result, I think I am...
So here it is, the last day of the challenge. this painting is of my mug that I drink my tea out of every morning. I thought it was fitting seeing as after this challenge I feel like wonder woman lol, I feel awesome actually finishing all 30 paintings. If you are...
I love walking uptown and taking pictures. This bus was on Leinster Street, beside St. Malachy’s High School. I am not sure why I took a picture of it but I am glad I did, it made for a fun little painting. Thanks for looking. Don’t forget to visit...
This is another of the old Chevy truck that I did earlier in the challenge. I painted the side of the truck this time because I think the fact that it is actually a tow truck is even cooler than it just being old. This truck belongs to an autobody shop, they...
“Morning Train” 5x7″ oil by Krista Hasson I took this picture quite some time ago, it is looking toward uptown Saint John. I liked the fact that I could see the steeple from the Cathedral in the...
This is my first vehicle of the challenge. I love doing these small paintings, they really give you the opportunity to explore different subject matter. Happy Monday everyone!
Beachcomber 6×6″ oil by Krista Hasson Growing up in the Maritimes on the Bay of Fundy we would spend countless hours walking the beaches. This painting was done from a picture of my daughter when she was younger. She would bring her backpack so she had a...
Would there be a better place than on a boat to enjoy a beautiful sunset? So here it is.. the half way mark of the challenge. I think I am addicted, I am already thinking of maybe doing a series for my next 30 in 30 lol (I have to finish this one first) This is my...
I am really getting into the habit of these small painting, it is so enjoyable. I think anyone who paints should try this challenge. Thanks for stopping in!
Still going strong day 13 almost half way to the 30 days. Woke up to lots of snow this morning, I would like to sail away lol. Off to shovel, I go. Have an awesome day everyone!
Really trying to loosen up with these daily paintings. I love the fact that you can try different subject matter without investing days of work. Having tons of fun, so glad I decided to do this challenge.
Hey there! I'm Krista, an artist, educator, solopreneur, wife, mother and animal lover. Most of all I am passionate about helping others enrich their lives with art.