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ARTIST RECHARGE STATION (we are not Synths-or are we?)
Here’s a different kind of post. I could post a WIP but this one isn’t about one of my paintings, for a change. I’ve been following, and enjoying, the new BBC TV show (now airing on AMC) “HUMANS”...
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People and Pet Portraits
Rayne and Izzie_ soft pastels on Canson paper_8″x10″_Lorraine Young 2015 I really enjoyed working on this pastel painting of Rayne and her grandfather’s Irish Setter, Izzie. To be framed tomorrow and...
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“Bagshot Row, Mill Creek Ravine”, a pastel painting
“Bagshot Row, Mill Creek Ravine” soft pastels on sanded pastel paper, 5″ x 7″ Lorraine Young $50 unframed Edmonton has the most extensive river valley urban park and trail system in North America, and...
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“Bridge of Dreams”, a pastel painting
I’ve been having tons of fun working on more pastel paintings based on past walks through Mill Creek Ravine. Especially this one, where I took some playful risks with colour and I think it turned out...
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Van Gogh Comes to Edmonton!
I’ve been neglecting my art blog! My excuses are legion, but I’ll just say no excuses are good enough, and apologise: I am sorry. And on to the good stuff! We attended the Van Gogh exhibit last...
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Pastel Artists of Canada Online Juried Exhibibion
I am pleased to announce, first, that two of my paintings have been accepted into the 3rd Online Juried Exhibition of the Pastel Artists of Canada; and second, that one of them (La Jeune Boheme en...
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“Dear Artists, Think Twice Before Purging Your Work”– A Cautionary Tale
Wishing a Happy New Year and all the best in 2016 to all! (This is a long post, so I hope you make it to the end, especially if you’re thinking of purging any of your art in preparation for the new...
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“Artists’ Copyright”, or “How I Learned My Lesson”
A few years ago, when I was still painting just for fun, had just discovered soft pastels, and was not yet thinking of selling my work, I had a brutal awakening regarding artists’ copyrights. It’s a...
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A Bold Plan! (or Am I Biting Off More Than I Can Chew?)
It seems that in the last several years, the concept of creative types setting a time-limited challenge for themselves to get some work done has become more and more popular. For writers, the 3-Day...
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When Life Happens…
I make no apologies for being away for so long. It’s what happens when Life happens, especially in the “when you’re making other plans” sense. I’m just posting this as a quick and brief update before...
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