Surrender

16x20, oil

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As I reflect back through my life,

It's easily remembered.

The day you came into my life,

The moment I surrendered.

Real Charmer
16x20, oil

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To win my heart

you must romance.

A real charmer,

Will get a chance.

For further inquiries on this piece, please contact me at sjconklin@eastlink.ca

Autumn Breeze

16x20, oil

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It rustles leaves,

And stirs up trees.

Heralds change,

This autumn breeze.

Love of My Life

16x20, oil

We stand here together,

As husband and wife,

Enriching each other,

Love of my life

For further inquiries on this piece, please contact me at sjconklin@eastlink.ca

Wind at my back

16x20, oil

Weathering storms,

We bend and may crack,

I'm thankful for when,

The wind's at my back.

For further inquiries on this piece, please contact me at sjconklin@eastlink.ca

Untitled

16x20, oil

Commission

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Clothes to the Wind,

16x20, oil

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On windy days out on the line,

Each item gently pinned.

They dry so fast, and smell so fresh,

All these clothes to the wind.

Maple Stir-up,

20x30, oil

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In late winter, early spring,

The maples give us syrup.

In late summer, early fall,

We call it maple stir-up!

The Way She Moves,

16x20, oil

She has her curves and gentle ways,

And interesting grooves.

I like the way she finds her way,

I like the way she moves.

Nice 'N Easy

16x20, oil

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The air is chilly,

The winds are breezy,

Bright colors emerge,

So nice 'n easy.

Over the Top

16x20, oil

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All natural talents, born deep within,

So wondrous that they make us stop.

Brought up to a level we don't understand,

At times it is over the top.

Sarah Jane Conklin

August Feature Artist

Art Sales and Rental Gallery

1723 Hollis Street

Please join us for the opening reception

Thursday, August 2, 7-8:30

Forestry in Motion is a collection of works reflective of my fascination of foliage in the fall. Motion, mystery, and magic are created through deliberate entanglements of brushstrokes and color combinations. My goal is to bring a smile to people's faces when they look at my work. I would like viewers to escape, if even for a brief moment, into my romantic world.

Edge of Reason

16x20, oil

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The elements beat at our backs,

we face them every season.

We rise above and then succeed,

defining 'edge of reason'.

Pine Grove Blues

16x20, oil

A spectrum of colours,

In all types of hues,

From hot psychedelic

To cool pine grove blues.

Common Ground

36x40, oil

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As varied as the forest,

we come from all around.

Branched out in all directions,

Yet all from common ground.

Stand By You,

18x36, oil

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Through rocky spots and valleys,

Through growth both old and new,

I'm nurtured and do flourish as,

I proudly stand by you.

Personality

16x20, oil

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Swaying with your feathered leaves,

you bear fragility.

Sturdy, strong you stand your ground,

with personality.

Three Sisters

16x20, oil

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All so very different,

But each a special dame.

Three sisters stand together,

Proud of their common name.

Stand By Me

16x20. oil

We are unique,

as one can be,

but through it all,

you stand by me.

Stormy Weather

16x20, oil

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We hang on strong,

to love sublime,

Through stormy weather,

time to time.

Rapture

16x20, oil

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You keep me in love,

A gift I give back.

You keep me in rapture,

This gift is your knack.

Mellow Yellow

16x20, oil

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So quiet in your nature,

And yet you seem to bellow.

So boisterous next to others,

And yet so mellow yellow.

Paper Doll,

16x20, oil

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You come in many colours,

Spring , summer ,winter fall.

Strong limbs and yet so fragile,

Just like a paper doll.

Dare to Dance

18x36, oil

We're all dressed up,

Time for romance,

Share a kiss,

And dare to dance.

Private Dancer

16x20, oil

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Amidst a world of do's and don'ts,

she has barely grown.

The private dancer makes her move,

and always works alone.

Here comes the sun

16x20, oil

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The day may be all clouds and rain,

Don't let it ruin your fun.

Put on a coat and happy smile,

For now, here comes the sun!

Overjoyed

18x36, oil

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You wake up every morning,

Are glad for what you do.

Your energy is moving,

I'm overjoyed for you.

Fancy Free

18x36, oil

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Shed all your worries,

Laugh out loud will glee,

Feel wind in your hair,

And live fancy free.

Wild and Reckless,

18x36, oil

Being with you,

Leaves me breathless.

Passion makes me,

Wild and reckless.

Youth Gone Wild

16x20, oil

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Make them, mold them, mend their ways,

We nuture every child.

Blame them, brand them, bear their ways,

Love the youth gone wild.

Masquerade Ball,

16x20, oil

Cloaked in the darkness

of night, in the fall,

They all gather 'round,

For the Masquerade Ball.

Private Dancer

16x20, oil

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Amidst a world of do's and don'ts,

She has barely grown.

The private dancer makes a move,

And always works alone.

Winds of Change

22x28, oil

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Our lives are all in sequence,

Events can rearrange.

Embrace the future, if you will,

Of onshore winds of change.

Take a Bow

16x20, oil

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The elements beat at our back,

We take what we'll allow.

We won't back down without a fight,

With pride, we take a bow.

Baby, it's cold outside

16x20, oil

I look out at the wonderland,

Always my memories slide.

I shiver in the blankets white,

Baby, it's cold outside.

Sanctuary,

16x20, oil

With steeples or altars,
Each church sure will vary.
A personal space,
Is your own sanctuary.

Bowring Park, St. John's, NL

16x20, oil
In woodsy trails and secret paths,
Peter Pan has his mark.
My childhood days spent running ‘round
In St. John’s, Bowering Park.

Lady in Red

16x20, oil

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Watch out for her beauty,
‘She’s breathless’, he said.
She’ll make an appearance,
This Lady in Red.

Reaching for Our Joy

Art Exhibit

Ballroom Gallery, Universalist Unitarian Church of Halifax, 5500 Inglis Street, Featuring Sarah Jane Conklin, Carol Morrision, Karen R. Phinney, Shirley West and Andrea Pottyondy. December 6, 2006 until January 17, 2007.

Artists Reception on

Friday December 15 at 7pm.

Everyone Welcome!

Swizzle Sticks

16x20, oil

Looking at nature,
Our mind playing tricks.
The trees looking playful,
As if swizzle sticks!

Waterford River, St. John's, NL

16x20, oil

Time comes and goes,

Always playing the giver.

It flows ever constant,

Like Waterford River.

Chameleon

16x20, oil

The trees are adorned,
Their fashion is in.
They know how to dress,

Just like the chameleon.

Fall in Love

16x20, oil

Through all types of weather,

From skies up above.

We manage to cope and,

Each day fall in love.

Sentimental Journey

16x20, oil

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We crunch among the snowy paths,

We reminisce, remind and talk.

We think of snow days in our past,

...Our sentimental journey walk.

Dance With Me

(16x20, oil)

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We spend time together,

We live splendidly.

It's all the more sweet,

'Cause you dance with me!

Golden Rays

(16x20, oil)

The light hits the trees,

It lightens our days.

The path is now brighter,

With these golden rays.

Among Friends

(16x20, oil)

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We share inner secrets,

have fights, make amends.

We live out our dreams

and our hopes among friends.

Homecoming

(16x20, oil)

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The nights are long, the winds are fierce,

As he is off at sea.

My thoughts and fears put to the test,

Until he's home to me.

Bashing On

(16x20, oil)

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The Poppies return every year,

like fish return to sea.

Bashing on against strong winds,

For all the world to see.

Daffodils

(16x20, oil)

The garden sings,

In tones and trills.

A children's' choir

of Daffodils.

Maple Leaf Rag

(16x20, oil)

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The Stage is all set for,

The fall trees to brag.

But none can compare to,

The Maple Leaf rag.

Because You Love Me

(16x20, oil)

Colours so varied,

With fragility.

Yet strong stems support,

Because you love me.