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 […]
After a flurry of ‘Shuffle’ activity, a wonderful, three-week trip to Sicily and a (not so wonderful) bout of Covid (most certainly picked up on one of the flights home…), I’m finally back in the studio. And I have no idea where to start! Way back at the beginning of June, I was working to […]
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, […]
A few weeks back, my hubby and I took a drive out to the valley to see the annual tulip fields. Although we’ve lived in Vancouver for nearly 30 years, this was the first time we made the trek and we weren’t disappointed. Acres of every size, shape and colour of tulip you could imagine, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recently, I opened my studio doors for the first time and invited local friends and art lovers in to take a peek. It was a low-key and small-scale affair by design, but provided me with many insights and lessons about the value of showing my work in person. Below is a list of seven surprising […]
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 […]