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I will open my studio to the public for the North Shore Art Crawl 2016: Sat...
See the studio location on Google maps here. I have an exciting hands on activity as I will have all the supplies for you to try your hand at doodling on pebbles. I have lots and lots of them, they...
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Imagined Reality is published in Acrylicworks 3
This edition of AcrylicWorks focuses on the theme of texture! The broad theme allows for an amazing variety of styles and approaches. Explore how each individual artist takes to capturing their...
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Going in circles featured in the upcoming issue of Drawing magazine
The new issue of Drawing magazine will be soon available in the newsstands. I am very excited to have one of my drawing/painting (Going in circles) featured in this issue as an honorable mention...
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The Tree Place is at the Vancouver Art Gallery Art Rentals and Sales
The tree place has just been brought to the Vancouver Art Gallery Rentals and Sales , it will go Monday to an office space.
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Yoohoo! Doing the happy dance: Two paintings selected in the upcoming...
I just got the news this morning that Slice of Life: Louise and Green bouquet are selected for the upcoming book by FW media AcrylicWorks 4: Captivating Color! Both paintings sold on Saatchi online.
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1st International Watercolor Society Canadian Biennale in Vancouver
“Now you see me” is part of the International watercolor Society biennale exhibition in Vancouver. It will be exhibited at the Cityscape Community Art space in North Vancouver. Join us for the...
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8 Flower paintings at the Federation of Canadian artists gallery in Granville...
I will have 8 Flower paintings in exhibit at the Federation of Canadian Artist gallery in Granville Island for their Summer Gallery show running July 19-31.
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2 new paintings at the Vancouver Art Gallery Art Rentals and Sales program
Yesterday I dropped off Terra Incognita II and Stitched trees at the Vancouver Art Gallery Art Rentals and Sales showroom. There are available on their website to rent or to purchase. Art Rental &...
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Forest Dream has been accepted in the 2016 Painting on the Edge show at the...
Forest Dream has been accepted in the Painting on the Edge show at the Federation of Canadian Artists. The 14th Annual Open International Juried Exhibition August 16 – September 4 2016Painting on...
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Fearless Watercolor for beginners, Chinese edition
I was so thrilled to find a couple copies of the simplified Chinese edition of my book “Fearless Watercolor for beginners” in the mail today! It was a surprise as I did not know the book was being...
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Discovery Walk will be exhibited at the Ferry Building gallery for the...
Discovery Walk will e exhibited at the Ferry Building gallery for the Harmony Showcase Exhibition 2016, the show runs from July 29th – August 14th.Opening is Friday, July 29th at 6pm. Mixed media...
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Splash 17 Inspiring Subjects has been released
I received my copy of Splash 17, inspiring subjects yesterday and the book looks gorgeous. What I like about the Splash collection is the opportunity to see how so many different artists can express...
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Tactile Forest exhibition at the North Vancouver Cityscape Community Art Space
I am very happy to be part of that exciting exhibition coming up at the North Vancouver Cityscape Community Art Space. CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North VancouverOPENING...
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Forest dream has won third place in the Federation of Canadian Artists Open...
So happy to hear that Forest Dream has won 3rd place in : Painting on the Edge The 14th Annual Open International Juried Exhibition at the Federation of Canadian artists.The show runs in Granville...
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No phone selfie! The hands on way
We have an exciting activity coming up for Culture Days This year again, we invite you to participate in an exciting activity for Culture Days! It is going to be fun, everyone can do it, kids will...
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Slice of Life, Charlotte will be exhibited at The FCA 75th Anniversary...
I am very pleased that Slice of Life II, Charlotte will be part of this important exhibition. The FCA 75th Anniversary Signature Celebration and Exhibition marks seventy-five years of artistic...
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No phone selfie activity for Culture Days
This year for Culture Days Sophie Babeanu and I did have a fun activity where participants were drawing a selfie, the old fashion way That is without a cell phone. And here are the self portraits:...
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Upcoming solo show at Place des Arts
I am very excited for this upcoming solo show at Place des Arts in Coquitlam! It is held simultaneously with a mixed media show by Leora Gesser and the Positively petite show, a miniature exhibition...
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Upcoming Portrait show at the International Arts Gallery
February 4 o February 9, 2016 Opening on February 4, with artists and models in attendance. I am very happy to be part of this upcoming show at the International Arts Gallery in Vancouver. I will be...
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Botanical Allegory looks great in this beautiful home.
“Botanical Allegory” sold and is displayed in this beautiful home. I think it is the perfect painting to fit that space!
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Slice of Life III-Sisters has been accepted to the 2016 FCA Medal Show
I finished it just in time so I could submit it for this show at the Federation of Canadian Artists in Granville Island, I just got the good news today that it has been accepted. I was juried in that...
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CBC French radio Interview
I was just at the studios of Ici radio Canada Premiere for an interview with Jacques Dufresne, that was a fun experience. The interview is in French.You can hear it here: Link to Radio Canada Interview
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Feature in the North Shore News
Mike Wakefield is a photography artist who also works for the North Shore News. He came last week to take a few pictures of the studio and share a bit of my art and process in the November 20th...
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January 21- January 25, 2017 Organized chaos, group exhibition of abstracts and semi abstracts works at the International Arts Gallery. With Teressa Bernard (http://teressalbernard.com/main.html)...
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A series of 4 videos and downloads is now available on the Artist Network
I am very excited about these 4 videos being available in DVD and for download on the Artist Network
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Slice of Life-Beehive received the 2nd place award in the works on paper show...
The show will run from January 10 to 22 at the federation gallery in Granville island. GALLERY HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 – 4:00 Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 – 1:00 and 1.30 – 4.00 1241...
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Upcoming workshop at the Calgary FCA chapter in February
I am very excited to be teaching a 2 days workshop in Calgary for the FCA Calgary chapter on the weekend of February 18-19. If you live in the area, registration will open online on January 18th:...
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Opening of the portrait exhibition at the International Arts Gallery
The “First Western Canadian Artists Portrait Exhibition (2017)”, exhibiting live portrait works by 28 artists ranging from 2006 to 2016, as well as portrait works by numerous renowned Canadian...
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I will open my studio for the North Shore Art Crawl on March 4 and 5
See you for my open studio I am number 17, page 10 on the brochure. You can pick up the brochures at many location on the North Shore or download it from the NVCAC website here.You can also browse...
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Find my paintings in Montreal at the galerie Bloom
I am very excited about this new partnership with galerie Bloom in Montreal. They are in the process of moving to a new, bigger location in the old-Montreal neighborhood and will have a few paintings...
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New Art Lesson published by Cloth Paper Scissors
I made 2 art lessons for the Cloth Paper scissors magazine and this is the second one: It shows you how to add visual texture with a dipping pen. The lesson comes with a lot of pictures and even a...
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I will be part of 2017 Art in the Garden tour in North Vancouver
I will display a selection of my flowers paintings, it will be a good fit for exhibiting in a garden The Art in the Garden tour is a 2 days self guided tour of the North Shore gardens, with visual...
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New AcrylicWorks 4: Captivating Color
I have two paintings showcased in that book, both with some bright colors. Both paintings sold. The Best of Acrylic Painting Editor:By Jamie Markle, Format: Hardcover The best acrylic artists...
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I received my copy of Acrylicworks 4: Captivating Color
Very nice to see Green Bouquet and Slice of Life-Louise in this selection of gorgeous acrylic paintings! Color has the power to demand attention, quicken the heart and transport us to another place...
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Art In the Garden 2017
This was a gorgeous weekend for Art in the Garden 2017! I was located in Christine Hood’s garden, who is a multi media artist (see her website here) as well as a talented gardener. The Jazz band Blue...
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Great news! Slice of Life-Sisters has been selected for publication in...
From Acrylicsworks: Value is one of the key art elements of any two-dimensional artwork. To many artists, value represents the single most important element of a painting. The compositional structure...
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Timelines has been juried into the FCA “Painting on the Edge” open show
Painting on the edge is the 15th Annual Open International Juried Exhibition at the Federation of Canadian Artists : The show runs from July 18 to August 6, 2017 at the Federation Gallery Summer...
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Ensemble show at the ACT gallery in Maple Ridge
I brought all those printed ladies yesterday at the ACT gallery in Maple Ridge for the Ensemble show. In their words: November 3–December 20, 2018 This group show has become something of a...
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2019 Culture Days : Try your hand at Block Printing
We have a cool activity for Culture Days, this coming Saturday10 am to 4 pm. Step inside a working art studio and try your hand at block printing on paper to make beautiful unique patterned cards.You...
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Commission triptych for Canadian Business Growth Funds
Yahoo !!The commission triptych I made for Canadian Business Growth Funds has been installed in their board room in Toronto.We selected the painting color palette together so it would add a touch...
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New beginnings!
We have a group show coming up open 2 Saturdays : April 30th and May 7th. I am looking forward inviting visitors in the studio again
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Body Positivity, Diversity and Inclusivity Life Drawing Annual Show
Celebrate beauty in all forms at our annual exhibition featuring life drawings by our talented participants! Date: June 16Time: 1-4pmLocation: Maplewood Farm, building at the end of the parking lot...
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