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 […]
A few weeks ago my husband and I visited the tulip fields. I was so inspired by the colours, textures and lines of blooms, that I came home and immediately created a huge stack of printed papers. (I wrote a blog post about this a few weeks back; go and see the Petite Paper Paintings […]
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’). […]
Art must be life, it must belong to everybody Buying original art is a great way to decorate and personalize your living space. It adds colour, texture, and interest to a room, expresses your personality and taste, and makes your home feel like a reflection of who you are. It can also provide a window […]
A work is finished when an artist realizes his [or her] intentions When something is finished, that means it’s dead, doesn’t it? I never finish anything. I just stop working on it for awhile. One of the most frequently asked questions in the artist support groups I belong to is “is this painting finished?”. While […]
There is a voice that doesn’t use words: listen! Rumi For me, painting is primarily an intuitive process. The colours I choose and the marks I make seem to come from somewhere deep inside. The less intentional I am when I’m creating, the more energetic and satisfying the experience is. (And hopefully the more appealing […]