Author Archives: choleena

Here’s What I’m Working on Right this Minute!

Just a little post to show you what I just finished! 😀 The little nails/tacks in the ‘leather’ of the mask are from my late Grandfather’s shoe-making tools, and the screen in the mask filter is from a window that … Continue reading

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Grape artwork commission

Just finishing up this special order (commission) of a mosaic of a bunch of grapes. It contains about 525 tesserae (cut pieces). It is paper-based but I create a multi-layer, raised surface with heavy gloss to make it look like … Continue reading

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Arts/COVID; COVID/Arts

These tragic times are affecting us in so many ways. Some of us have lost loved-ones, some of us are in isolation, and some of us fear for our family, health, livelihood, and housing. It is difficult to keep hopeful … Continue reading

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Artful things to do while self-isolating at home

Keep kids occupied doing art activities for the family. Experience virtual tours of Art Museums from around the world Play creative video games with the kids. See this adorable miniature art museum for their pet gerbils. Read up on your … Continue reading

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Winter Blues – finding colour inspiration in cold weather

Curing the ‘winter blues’ with a new colour palette… The reduced sunlight hours, and increased cold are enough to leave even this perkiest of persons a bit “blue” so I challenged myself to seek out the blue colour palette in this … Continue reading

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Perth Autumn Studio Tour – THIS weekend!

I hope to see you this weekend (Sat, Sun, Mon) at the Perth Autumn Studio Tour. I will be with four other artists at Studio#1. The tour packs 21 artists into 7 studio locations (all within a few minutes drive of each … Continue reading

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West-End Studio Tour – Sept 23-24

Years ago, when I lived in Westboro, I was a part of the West-End Studio Tour. This year, I am back as a visiting artist. A “visiting artist” is one who lives outside the area but is deemed worthy to … Continue reading

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Sundance Artisan Show, Sept 2-4, 2017 – Maberly, Ontario

In its 11th year, the annual Sundance Artisan Show is a 40-artist outdoor art exhibit always held on Labour Day Weekend. This year, the dates are Sept 2-4, 2017. The show is held at 21980 HWY 7, Maberly, Ontario, behind our … Continue reading

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Now to Sept 28, 2017 — art show in Ottawa!

I am thrilled to announce that I have 25 pieces hanging in the second-floor lobby of the beautiful “Adobe” building on Preston Street in Ottawa! I would like to thank the Ottawa School of Art, Preston Square and Waterford Properties Group for the coordination … Continue reading

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Classes with Art By Choleena!

The Spring 2017 classes will be held on weekends in February and in March. Gift certificates never expire so if you miss an opportunity, just sign up for another class! 🙂 Learn how to make Wooden Photos (transfer images to wood) in … Continue reading

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