Novels are usually about people’s lives. They take me into what other people experiences, feel, how they think and solve problems. When I...

Last Sunday I gave my “Artist’s Talk” at Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery. It went well, lots of good questions. Actually, I opened it...

Yesterday morning, Steve Reich was talking about his music on CBC radio program q.  One powerful comment he made, loosely quoted, was...

My trip to Ottawa was great: the work is beautifully presented at the Orange Gallery, the opening reception well attended and enjoyable,...

I woke up to this! The weather from Ottawa followed me home. I don’t mind, I guess. It’s Sunday and I don’t have to do anything, not even...

Bad joke! Up until today, the weather was cold but clear. I’ve had enough snow for a few years now. Not that I have much to say on the...

The reception was great, well attended, enjoyable. Several people I hadn’t seen in a while were there, some old students, old friends,...

The Saint Mary’s University crew picked up the work Tuesday morning. I went into the gallery in the afternoon to talk about the placement...

Here’s the scoop: a busy April ahead. First the opening reception at Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery, Friday, 1 April. Then on 2...

Today is National French Toast Day. Did you know that? Or maybe it’s just in Canada. One of my favorite French toast memories is from...

Meanwhile, I’ve been painting almost every day. It’s hard, vigorous physical labour, standing for hours while using repetitive arm...

This interview of me talking about my work is short, well done, beautifully edited and to the point.  Mary Ann Archibald did it recently...

Conner Habib Why do I have it?  A brief explanation. Last year, actress Tilda Swinton was presented with the Rothko Chapel Visionary...

A couple of days ago, I awoke to a dream I was having.  In mood, it was just like the worst first day of school dreams I used to have...

I’ve been obsessing a bit recently about the painting hanging over my piano now for about three years. I didn’t want to sell it for a...

Sometimes it feels useful, even necessary, to stay away from my studio. Give myself enough time to feel that overwhelming need to paint,...

VISUAL VIEWPOINTS: Leya Evelyn’s thoughtful, entrancing abstracts yield layers of meaning ELISSA BARNARD ARTS REPORTER | VISUAL VIEWPOINTS...

A few photos from my current exhibit at the Secord Gallery in Halifax. #Art #SecordGallery

The past few months have seemed like years: time has been elongated without Lila. At first I didn’t know what to do with all those hours...

Born November 10, 2005; Died June 23, 2014 She was such an important part of my life for the past eight years.  I miss her strong-willed...