Author Archives: choleena
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
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
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
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!
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
Showing Every Friday in Carleton Place!
I’m thrilled to announce that I am part of the Art Gallery at Carleton Place Collective! The Carleton Place Collective lovingly provides a full spectrum of services to support Mental Health, Wellness, and Expressive Arts in the community. Open Hours … Continue reading
New Show Launched in Westport, Ontario
🎉🎉🎉 It’s been (or should I say ‘bean’?) a long time coming… I have a whole new show up at Vanilla Beans Cafe & Creamery in Westport, ON! The preeminent proprietors have obligingly offered their endearing establishment to show and … Continue reading
“Cute as a Button” mosaics support stray cats
As you might know, at Christmas, I collaborated with the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue to develop “Tip Toe Through the Tulips”, a variable edition of mosaics featuring tulips and cats. That was quite a story that began with an internet … Continue reading
A-paw-ling Internet Scam Precipitates Pet Rescue Partnership
**UPDATE: “Cute as a Button” edition created!** In late October, I received an Instagram alert that I had an incoming message from Texas. A follower of my Art By Choleena account was asking if I take commissions. They wanted a … Continue reading
Upcycling a cupboard into a Little Free Library
As part of my large project to have a mini cabin for rent at the back of the property, I wanted trails and little playful things for guests to find in the forest. I decided to have a mini lending … Continue reading
