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ALICE ART

Welcome to my website!

Green is the prime color of the world,

and that from which its loveliness arises.

— PEDRO CALDERÓN DE LA BARCA

I go to nature to be soothed and healed,

and to have my senses put in order.

— JOHN BURROUGHS

I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.

— CLAUDE MONET

GREEN is the colour of the heart chakra, of balance and harmony. It soothes and relaxes the body with its healing energy, which those of us who choose to live and work in cities greatly need. We are living beings, but are surrounded by buildings made of metal, glass, and brick. We walk on concrete, not grass. In green spaces, our spirits are refreshed, and we find some momentary sanctuary from our busy urban lives.

Through my photographs, I wish to share with you my love and deep appreciation for the beauty to be found in nature every time we step outside our door. We are fortunate to have many parks and green spaces in Toronto. Nature can be found everywhere, even in this big city!

My photos were taken primarily in my own green oasis in St. James Cathedral Park, in the historic St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, and on the Toronto Islands. Some photos were taken in other city neighbourhoods and parks, and farther afield in the Ontario countryside.

I capture images of city and nature as I see them, in an immediate way, with no special camera settings or lenses. Flowers and trees, birds and animals simply ARE. Bursting with life, intricately designed, and in glorious colour. We all need at times to “walk into green” so we can feel renewed and truly alive!

'WALK INTO GREEN'

St. James Cathedral Park

My Photo Gallery

**photos are copyrighted © and property of Alice Briesmaster**

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Summer

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Spring Scenes

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Farmers' Market Bounty

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Goats, Alpacas, and Donkeys

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Autumn at Alderville Black Oak Savanna

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City Scenes

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The Beauty of Flowers-

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SUMMER

WINTER

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AUTUMN

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Winter

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February Ferry Ride to Ward's Island

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Allan Gardens Easter

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PAN AM GAMES 2015

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My St. Lawrence Neighbourhood

Old Town and St. Lawrence Market

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St. James Cathedral Park

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Edwards Gardens

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High Park Cherry Blossoms

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Toronto Islands

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Stratford, Ontario

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City Scenes

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Algonquin Park

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Gardens in Grafton ON

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September

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Autumn Scenery near Parry Sound

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Georgian Bay Islands

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Christmas at Allan Gardens

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Altered Views

Some experiments with Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.

The artistic filters work well for flowers and city views.

Why not try it yourself?

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Events

Summer Sale at PAL

110 the Esplanade

Sat,July 8, 2017 - 8am-4pm

Holiday Craft Sale at PAL

110 the Esplanade

Sat,July 8, 2017 - 8am-4pm

I HAVE BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR!

Since July 2012 I have been selling a selection of my photo cards,

matted or framed photos, and canvas tote bags

at a market cart outside St. Lawrence Market

Due to increased rental prices, added fees & restrictions, limited days, and longer hours, after four years as a vendor I am no longer selling my photo cards at St. Lawrence Market. Had fun doing it, met lots of people!

SHOWS

Conscious Shift Collective Art Show

(I sold a framed photo at this group show)

Origo Books Gallery

Opening Reception

Jan 12, 2012 at 5:00 pm

show runs until January 31st

MY FIRST SOLO SHOW WAS A SUCCESS!!

(I sold 11 framed photos and received many positive comments!)

An exhibit of my photographs,

"Walk Into Green - nature in the city",

will be on display in the month of May 2011

at Origo Books Gallery - 49 Lower Jarvis Street

Opening Reception:

Friday, May 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm

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