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April 17th, 2026
Hello Everyone,
As you may know, I am a Canadian Artist currently living in Medicine Hat, Alberta. If you have viewed my Website in the past 6 1/2 months you may have noticed there was no updates. My art practise came to an unexpected halt at the end of September 2025 due to a seated exercise injury and deconditioning.
In October I sought out numerous health experts in Calgary and Medicine Hat, to try to understand the scope of my injuries. To my detriment, quick and accessible Ultrasounds and MRIs were backlogged in Alberta. If I could have handled a drive to Lethbridge, I could have paid out of pocket for a quick MRI or Ultrasound. The AHS emergency MRI I was scheduled for was not until April 4th 2026, in Medicine Hat. This left myself and those trying to assist me guessing on what damage was done to my right leg and surrounding area. I was fortunate to get into the Sheldon Chumir Health Centre in Calgary and the Medicine Hat Emergency, both with under 2 hours of waiting time, when I required higher dosages of pain killers. The Group 23 sports clinic in Calgary and a couple walk-in clinc doctors in Medicine Hat also assisted me. The journey was confusing at times with different diagnosis, and was more painful after examinations. Lesson learned: when on pain killers don't let others do acrobatics with your limbs!
A huge THANK YOU goes out to friends, family and aquaintances who reached out offering compassion, kindness, support and prayers. Truly their prayers and love held the line for me. I had never experienced such physical pain in my life before this injury. The gentle assistance of my husband Tom was phenomenal and worth remarking on. Others who assisted me were, Caring Hearts staff in Medicine Hat, my family Doctor in Calgary, Therma Care staff and Excel Physical Therapy staff.
In late December I sought out the Excel Physical Therapy team after a friend shared a postive experience she had with them. Sharla Butler of Excel Physical Therapy and her team of professionals welcomed me with remarkable listening ears, compassion, kindness, strong physio skills, organization and knowlege of how to assist me. I have made good strides in their care. It was determined that my right hamstring was pulled, a few muscles were strained and that I was experiencing sciatica. There is still a mystery that causes some grief on the back of my leg along with the buzzing of scatica. Needless to say, it's been a long road to recovery!
Today, my injuries have healed about 70%. I am pleased that I am back in the studio occasionally painting or creating collages. I am also sitting briefly doing book work or updating my website. I am able to walk about 7500 - 8500 steps comfortaby in a day. I have started to drive short distances. I no longer need Tom to put on my shoes or socks, whew! It's crazy to think it was exercise that got me into this conundrum and exercise (Physio) is helping me heal. The questions I ponder are: where am I going on this path? will the lessons I have learned continue to influence me, and maybe others?
Here’s my latest ART UPDATE!
Strathcona Art Studios (SAS):
Although it took a year for my name to move up the waitlist to join the Strathcona Art Studios(SAS) group here in Medicine Hat, I became one of their members in September 2025. The group is fun, supportive and informative with their focus on watercolours. SAS was established in 1990 and is an intermediate watercolour paint club. SAS meets twice a week for structured and unstructured art sessions at the 50+ Veiner Centre.
When I was unable to drive to sessions, due to my injury, a member on the "Wellness Committee" checked in on me and even offered to drive me to the Christmas gathering and art sessions. I was unable to take them up on the offer over the winter but was grateful for the kindness. In the past two months, I have been attending the first part of various sessions. It has been refreshing and joyful to reconnect with the artists in the group.
Federation of Canadian Artist's - Calgary Chapter:
I participated in the FCA-Calgary Chapter Fall Art Show in October 2025, unfortunately I was only able to be at the show for an hour since I was still nursing my injuries. I was so grateful I was able to meet with one of the art enthusiasts that purchased one of the two paintings I sold that day. It was so interesting to learn what drew her to the work. I also had the pleasure of visiting with other peers and with long-time friends and art supporters.
Looking West!(Acrylic on Cradled Board) SOLD! I Shan't be Skunked! (Mixed Media) SOLD!
P.M.E Fall Market
With my husband's help, I managed to attend the Park Meadows Fall Market here in Medicine Hat. I was able to connect with other's interested in my work and curious about my process.
(Note: on my website look under Collages or Paintings to find my recent art work.)
(Note: Computer monitors & cell phone images can alter image colours.)
Medicine Hat Visitor's Centre:
2025 was a stellar year for selling art cards and prints at the visitors center. I love that Tourists from all over the world visit Medicine Hat. Both visitors and locals support us artisans by purchasing our work.
Annegrets Chocolates:
I still supply Annegrets with Art Card images of my paintings, collages, and various photographs of the surrounding area.
Also on display in the shop is my original painting “The Quiet of Frayssinet” and 3 Prairiescape-Remnants "ready to hang" canvas prints.
This image shows a sample of some of the Art Cards I sell there.
Annegrets Chocolate Shop and Medicine Hat Visitors Centre
My art and art cards can be purchased at:
--The Leighton Art Centre near Millarville, Alberta --Medicine Hat Visitor Centre, Medicine Hat, Alberta --Annegret’s Chocolates, Medicine Hat, Alberta
--PRINTS are also available through Art Magik - Art Magik
(See the latest offerings of prints: Faith, Charity & Hope (The 3 sister’s Mountains in Canmore))
“I work primarily with acrylics, alcohol ink and mixed media. I love to make large spontaneous marks when I begin most paintings. These loose marks suggest routes that I can take with the work. Since I am a tactile learner it is important for me to add layers of texture to my work, allowing me to feel my way through the piece. This assists me in achieving a sense of depth. I love variety; it is a must in my art practice! Abstract thought and life’s metaphors have my interest.” (Lori Clipperton)
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