Sundogs are concentrated patches of light occasionally seen adjacent to the sun. They form when sunlight refracts through icy clouds (cirrus or cirrostratus) containing crystals in the atmosphere. Technically known as parhelia, they are often white but sometimes quite colorful, looking like detached pieces of rainbow. 3They occur worldwide and during all seasons, but mostly in the winter. Given the conditions that cause them, they are usually a predictor of changing weather.
The stories, meditations and yoga nidras just might take you out of your busy mind, even for a moment, have you reflect and wonder. Nested words and images weave together experiences and glimpses, usually of the natural world, with thoughts on impermanence, memory, uncertainty, hope and loss.
CyanoBluePrints are invitations—to pause, to notice, to immerse yourself in the details of the natural world. Brigitte’s work is inspired by a life spent moving through landscapes as a forager, gardener, long-distance walker, and wilderness canoer, where every step offers a new perspective, and every season tells a different story.
Her art is deeply rooted in place. She creates striking cyanotypes by layering flowers, grasses, and algae gathered from her garden, travels, and the wild landscapes near Ottawa, onto UV sensitive paper. The emerging sun prints reveal intricate plant details and textures in bold blues and whites. She continuously experiments with the interactions between plants and their pigments, water, sun, and time, documenting the ever-changing relationships between them. The process is unpredictable, ensuring that no two prints are ever the same.
Brigitte’s practice merges her love of nature, science, and community. Committed to sharing her craft, Brigitte brings her work to local markets, and she offers free and cost accessible workshops to inspire others. A long-time volunteer at the Ottawa Mission’s Hospice, she leads classes in yoga, arts, and cyanotyping, fostering creativity and
connection. Before becoming a printmaker, she worked as a crisis worker – a role she continues to practice by training others across Canada.
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