One of the most rewarding things about being an artist? The invitation to show a body of work in a public place. Last winter, I was chosen to exhibit my paintings in a solo show at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. The main gallery space is a 19 foot wall that’s open to the second […]
Are you a Canadian who shops at Loblaws, Superstore or NoFrills? Next time you’re in to pick up groceries, head to the bakery section and look for the seasonal baked goods display. See those red boxes of fruitcake? They’re wrapped in one of MY paintings! This collaboration is part of a larger campaign, pairing the […]
Many of my artist friends participate in art fairs and art markets. Typically, that means hauling your artworks to a temporary location, setting up a tent and hanging out at the site for several days. While they can be a great way to connect with art lovers and new collectors, you need a lot of […]
Sometimes, it’s the final finishing bits that take the longest. Painting edges. Wiring. Varnishing. Writing painting descriptions. And when you’re creating a piece assembled out of many smaller pieces, choosing how to display them and what colour to paint the frame that they’ll be contained in. As an extension of my Petite Paper Paintings project, […]
It’s been a few weeks since I completed my 100 Petite Paper Paintings Project. I’ve been asked a lot of questions about what the experience taught me and how it might have changed my art practice. Although I did pop on to Instagram Live for an informal chat about the project (I’ll share the link […]
Just last week I reached a big milestone in my 100 ‘Petite Paper Paintings’ project. I finished painting number 75! It’s hard to explain how much of a big deal this is. Doing anything seventy-five times takes a lot of commitment, perseverance and (some days), the ability to talk yourself out of completing the task. […]
When I tell people that I’m an abstract painter and mixed media artist, with a lovely home studio and a thriving art practice, the first question after ‘what type of art do you make?’ is ‘how much time do you spend painting?‘. The truth is, a good portion of my studio time is spent on […]
Recently, a friend introduced me to the idea of Artist Trading Cards and asked me if I’d like to swap some. ATCs (as they’re known), are original bits of artwork that measure precisely 2.5 by 3.5 inches and are widely traded amongst artists in the know (one of whom I now am, and you are […]
As I’ve been working on my “Petite Paper Paintings” project, I’ve been thinking a lot about how the format of a piece of art influences its creation. It’s no secret that I prefer square panels to rectangles (and when I do paint on a rectangular surface, it’s always in the ‘portrait’ orientation, rather than ‘landscape’). […]
Ever see a painting and immediately know who the artist was, without having to look at the gallery tag or their social media handle? Chances are that’s because the artist has developed a strong and identifiable visual language. For me, slightly off-circular, wonky organic shapes and bright, saturated colours and transparent layers are three of […]