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Category: For the Artist

For the Artist, The Business Side

Pricing Your Work and Other Things: Business advice for creatives

July 3, 2022June 27, 2022 Aprille

You need some basic business skills as a creative if you want to earn a living from your work. A podcast I did with Joan Sotkin on her show “Prosperity Place”.

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Playing with Catalyst Tools

June 29, 2022June 26, 2022 Aprille

Catalyst Tools are silicone blades and wedges that are a lot of fun and very satifsying to work with as an artist.

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Journaling
For the Artist

How to create Art that connects

June 26, 2022June 27, 2022 Aprille

Art should reveal something about us to others AND to ourselves. It’s an act of self-discovery and revelation. Art, any art form, is about communication and connection.

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Marion Boddy-Evans Sketchbook
For the Artist, Resources

Marion Boddy-Evans

August 30, 2018June 25, 2022 Aprille

My sister visits the Isle of Skye each summer to work on her Gaelic language skills. In 2017, she discovered the artist Marion Boddy-Evans.  She sent me the link to Marion's blog and I've been following her ever since. Lots of good stuff on there for painters. I highly recommend it. This summer, on her… Continue reading Marion Boddy-Evans

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Donna Mulholland
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Meet my creative friend: Donna Mulholland

July 26, 2018June 25, 2022 Aprille

This month I'd like to introduce you to Donna Mulholland. While we've never met in the real world, I've been following Donna Mulholland's Instagram account for awhile now and her work always gives me a lift. To me, she makes joy visible. I took a chance, contacted her and she graciously agreed to be part… Continue reading Meet my creative friend: Donna Mulholland

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You’re invited to Paint the Town in Annapolis Ro You’re invited to Paint the Town in Annapolis Royal! I’m taking part for the first time so a mix of excitement and nerves. I usually paint in my studio on my own so painting in public is a stretch for me. If the weather cooperates I’ll be in the beautiful Historic Gardens so I hope you’ll find me and say hello! 
Next week, some of the Art will be available in an online auction in support of ArtsPlace. 
Get the details at 

https://www.arcac.ca/paint-the-town-festival.html
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Looking ahead to the beautiful colours of autumn. Looking ahead to the beautiful colours of autumn. Goldenrod, asters and a couple of busy bees getting ready for winter. 
Sketching ideas for a new series of watercolours and warming up for Paint the Town in Annapolis Royal this weekend. 
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I’ll be hanging out in Annapolis Royal this comi I’ll be hanging out in Annapolis Royal this coming weekend as one of the Paint The Town artists. I’m planning to set up in the Historic Gardens if the weather cooperates. Hope you’ll find me and say Hello!
Ode to the web master. . . #webs #dew #inspiredby Ode to the web master. 
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Who wouldn’t enjoy a shady stream on a day like Who wouldn’t enjoy a shady stream on a  day like this? 
Oil, 8x10
One wild rose down. Just 7 more to go. Happy pain One wild rose down. Just 7 more to go. 
Happy painting flowers again. The process is like meditating. 
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First steps in a new floral painting. Light underc First steps in a new floral painting. Light undercoat of yellow for glow and then build up the washes for depth and luminosity. 
I’m excited about this new one and couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek. 
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Thank you to @littlebirdns. They are displaying fo Thank you to @littlebirdns. They are displaying for purchase my paintings in their beautiful suites. 
“Sticks and Stones” was actually based on a huge piece of driftwood that was on the shore just outside their BnB. 
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The studio is almost ready for the Open House that The studio is almost ready for the Open House that starts tomorrow afternoon during Margaretsville Days. Just a few paintings to come home tomorrow and hung on the walls. 
I’ll be working on my new Wild Roses painting during the Open House so drop by. I’d love to visit with you and share what I’m doing. 
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