My blogs

Blogs I follow

Industry	Arts
Occupation	Artists
Location	Creston, British Columbia, Canada
Introduction	Nora and James McDowell live on a high, wild hill in the Kootenays of British Columbia. There, as “McDowell's Hilltop Gallery " they create their work. James’ bold, and colourful acrylic paintings are those of an accomplished artist and his metal and wood sculptures are works of whimsy and wonder. Nora creates functional birdhouses of weathered wood and found objects as well as knit and crochet tea cozies that are tiny sculptures on their own, and is learning the art of mixed media jewellery. More of their work can be seen at McDowell's Hilltop Gallery, 1683 37 St., Creston, BC and they can be reached at jnmcdowell@kootenaywireless.com or by phone at 250-428-9391.
Interests	oil & acrylic painting, birdhouses,quilting, fibre art, gardens, garden sculpture, collage, clay, nature, flora and fauna
Favorite movies	Out of Africa, The Real Meaning of Pictures (Documentary), The Man Who Would be King.
Favorite music	Blues, jazz, roots, and "most."
Favorite books	Cry the Beloved Country, Out of Africa, beautifully written and illustrated children's books. Recently read: The Places In Between by Rory Stewart chronicling his journey across Afghanistan by foot, in winter. Beneath My Feet: The Memoirs of George Mercer Dawson by Phil Jenkins, Left to Tell; Discovering God amidst the Rwandan Holocaust by Immaculee Ilabagiza with Steve Erwin

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