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Sad, But True…
I’ve been putting this off for a while now, hoping I can work things out differently. But this week I came to my final decision. Much to my disappointment (especially after the work I’ve put in), I think that I might be done blogging for ...
Not Today
Just a note to say that I won’t be able to leave a post today - sorry everyone! I hope to be back to my schedule of Mondays and Thursdays despite this little blip! Oh, and happy Canada Day to all you Canadians out there!...
A Sketch Becomes a Piece of Art
On Monday I promised you an inside look into one of my pieces. The one I’ll share with you is called “Maternal Blossoms.” It was birthed (hmm…. I guess that is a pun) out of an exploration of myself as a pregnant woman. I felt...
The Value of Pregnancy Art - My Experience
Some of you who have read more than a few of my entries will know that I have a baby. Well during my pregnancy I heard about a concept that a friend called “pregnancy art.” Naturally, as an artist, this intrigued me. I heard that it was a...
Tips On Choosing The Right Frame/Mat Combo For Your Art… Part 2
If you haven’t read the first half of this post, click here, then continue reading! We must consider how we can mirror any shapes in our piece through the framing. Example: Last night I saw a painting that was surrounded by a mat whose edges...

