Courage Grows from Your Actions and Your Mistakes Along the Way!
The question I want to look at today is, what builds courage, in life and art?
Just want to start setting some context for this post with some interesting reading that a friend of mine shared a while ago…
3 Reasons for Using Acrylic Mediums
Based on my experience of working with acrylic mediums I want to share with you my "3 Reasons" of why you should give acrylic mediums a try (if you have not done so yet). Before I jump into the benefits, here's what mediums are…
How I decide what to paint
A question I often get is what I have in mind as I start a new painting? Do I know the colors, the design, the theme? So today's blog post will be about how I go about starting with a blank white canvas and the very initial phase of my painting process.
Great Experience at the Artist Project 2019 Art Fair
The 2019 Toronto Artist Project show is now about 10 days behind us. Well, I have now been able to get a little rest, so I wanted to share some experiences and feelings from the show.
My Favorite Materials for Acrylic Painting
Today, I want to share some of my favorite painting materials that I use in my studio. I get asked so frequently about what tools or paints I use. So I thought this post would come more handy!
Ready for the Artist Project Show in Toronto
The year has started busy getting ready for the Artist Project 2019 art show, which is taking place Feb 21 - 24 in Toronto at the Better Living Centre. I have been working on a lot of nice pieces and looking forward to exhibit my new collection at the show.
What I Like About Winter
If I had to pick one season to live in all the time, it would definitely not be winter. But reality is …
How to Know When You're an Artist (and the Law of Attraction)
When did I start calling myself an artist? The answer is "long before the people around me or anyone out in the world".
I have not gone through a traditional art school education, nor have I started to practice art in my twenties.
Why abstract? – What corporate experience taught me about myself
Why do I love painting in an abstract style? Well… we're first going to take a little detour into my past and corporate experience…..
As a teenager and my early years I was so into realistic sketching and painting. I loved to paint flowers, nature, people. And then I stopped painting for many years...
Life – so imperfect, like art
Is life meant to be perfect?
Many experiences from the past, good and bad ones, make use grow. All experiences come together, and we become who we are. As I grow older I feel I need less "precision" or "control" in life.
Hello Galerie Bloom!
Thrilled to have my work represented by the lovely Galerie Bloom in Montreal. My paintings will be surrounded by amazing artwork in this colorful gallery!
The Fulfillment of Art (and why I need less)
I will talk about how art makes me feel and why it is fulfilling to me, but I want to start by telling how art does NOT make me feel…