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Studio tip: storage that makes creating easier (and prettier!)

Studio tip: storage that makes creating easier (and prettier!)

A perfect fit!  Finding smart storage for art supplies is always worth sharing. The old saying “A place for everything and everything in its place” couldn’t be more true with...
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Colour Crushing - two fab hues for you to try!

Colour Crushing - two fab hues for you to try!

Two Colours I Can’t Stop Talking About — Holbein Mat Acrylic Rose Violet & Prussian Blue

Every now and then, a colour comes along that completely changes the way I look at my palette. This week, it happened twice.

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Transatlantic Paper Trail - Hotel Polar-Stern in Kühlungsborn, Germany (near Rostock).

Transatlantic Paper Trail - Hotel Polar-Stern in Kühlungsborn, Germany (near Rostock).

Transatlantic Paper Trail continues its journey- Ich freue mich! I'm delighted to be include in this international exhibit, now at Hotel Polar-Stern in Kühlungsborn, Germany (near Rostock). Exhibiting Artists -...
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Abstract Nature Harmony: Exploring Acrylic and Mylar Magic

Abstract Nature Harmony: Exploring Acrylic and Mylar Magic

I'm up to my eyeballs with workshop preparations - hooray! This 2 day online event is hosted by Leading Edge Workshops, February 22/23. We will be exploring loads of new...
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International Tour First Stop - Canada! Helson Gallery - Georgetown, Ontario

International Tour First Stop - Canada! Helson Gallery - Georgetown, Ontario

 November 29, 2023 - February 25, 2024 Transatlantic Paper Trail International Exhibition, tour began at the Helson Gallery in Canada. Here's a bit of press from this exhibition..."Presenting a profound...
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Werkstatt-Galerie Crameri - Chur Switzerland

Werkstatt-Galerie Crameri - Chur Switzerland

Chur, Switzerland September 28 - October 19, 2024 at Galerie Crameri! Was the beautiful location for this show!  I'm so very pleased to be included in a series of international exhibitions....
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Transatlantic Paper Trail Exhibition Wolf & Galentz, Berlin

Transatlantic Paper Trail Exhibition Wolf & Galentz, Berlin

It is my honour to be included in the international tour, Transatlantic Paper Trail. 2024 Exhibitions include Canada, Switzerland and Germany Internationale Kunstausstellung  Kanada – Schweiz – Deutschland Wolf & Galentz...
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Unboxing Ampersand Claybord

Unboxing Ampersand Claybord

It's a happy day when a package of art products arrives at the door. Today while I unbox some Ampersand Claybord, I'll tell you why I love and use this product for my quirky birds and animals.
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Landscape Photos For Workshop Students

Landscape Photos For Workshop Students

These photographs are for students who are learning how to see and paint the landscape in my acrylic and watercolour workshop programs.
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M.C. Escher Tribute

M.C. Escher Tribute

Escaping Escher - 11 x 14” acrylic on claybord I’ve been working on a few new (to me) ideas that explore optical puzzles and how shapes fit together. I love...
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