Author Archives: choleena

And… now my first Quadriptych in Paper Mosaic!

In January, I posted my very first triptych mosaic. I enjoyed the process and the resulting piece so much that now I’m trying a four-panel artwork. These are known as quadriptychs. Here is my first quadriptych. It is titled “Seas … Continue reading

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Sockrificed to the tide gods — I’ve always loved a good pun

I recently made a blueberry-themed artwork with a treeline and meandering tidal river in the background. The treeline reminded me so much of my time living in New Brunswick, Canada that I decide to make another piece with it as … Continue reading

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My first Triptych in Paper Mosaic!

While I’ve done triptychs in my painting  and multi-media mediums, this special order, “Sunset Triptych,” is my first in paper mosaic. It is signed and numbered: edition #1 of 12. The total width, framed, is 60”x26”. I NEED to do … Continue reading

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Friday, January 5 from 1-7pm…

Here are the special Holiday Hours for the Carleton Place Collective Art Gallery. Stop by and check out the work of six local artists (including mine!). While there, check out all the classes, events, and workshops coming up in the … Continue reading

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Lake Louise mosaic on its way to framing!

Yay! Done! This 50”x26” (roughly) paper mosaic of Lake Louise (Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada) probably has (I’m still counting!) about 1600 pieces of paper in it. I tried to capture the correct colour of the water; the lake naturally … Continue reading

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Special Holiday Hours at Carleton Place Collective Art Gallery

Here are the special Holiday Hours for the Carleton Place Collective Art Gallery. Stop by and check out the work of six local artists (including me!). While there, check out all the classes, events, and workshops coming up in the … Continue reading

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Birthday Cards for near-Christmas Birthdays

I just finished this special-order birthday card for a December-baby recipient who loves cats. What a fun idea! Bonus, it supports Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue. Let me know if you need a card of your own with your own kitty! … Continue reading

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New Art in Carleton Place!

Here are my three new pieces in the Art Gallery at Carleton Place Collective! Open Hours for the Gallery: Every Friday from 1pm-7pm. Or, make an appointment for a private viewing! Location: 155 Industrial Ave, Carleton Place, Ontario  K7C 3V7

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The ‘to-frame’ pile always has something in it!

My next batch of mosaics is on the framing table. LOVE is spoken for. I might keep the larger blue jay/sunflower for myself!

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Holiday cards in support of Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue!

Every Christmas season, I make special-order kitty cards in support of OSCR. Here is a sample of this year’s cuties! If you would like your own kitty immortalized in a holiday card, get in touch! $7 for 1 card. $15 … Continue reading

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