Author Archives: choleena

I am proud as a peacock to be launching this new mini artwork. 🙂 Here it is shown unframed but all my artworks come framed. This will be a limited edition of 25. Contact me anytime to reserve one. Thank … Continue reading →

LOVE is my paper mosaic which pays homage to the iconic Pop Art image by American artist, Robert Indiana. This little package delivers big sentiment to a loved one.  Limited edition of 25. Let me know if you’d like to reserve one. $75, tax-free and … Continue reading →

From May to October, I will be at my outdoor art booth in Ottawa’s famous ByWard Market on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. I’d hate for you to waste a trip to see me so please check my status on Art By Choleena to … Continue reading →

I’ve recently moved to the country and am enjoying being closer to nature. This photo is of the view from my studio in September, the month that I moved here. My morning coffee has never tasted better. 🙂 Nature is very … Continue reading →

The West End Studio Tour (WEST) is a pleasant walking, biking or driving tour of artist studios located in the West end of Ottawa, Ontario. I’ll be showing at 619 Westview Ave, Ottawa, with the talented artist, Alice Ruth Hinther. … Continue reading →

I’m VERY proud to be showing with the talented Alice Hinther during this year’s West End Studio Tour. Two artists at the same location (#2 and #3 on the map) — in Alice’s beautiful backyard garden. Two weekends: September 7-8, … Continue reading →

No joke, this guy can paint a complete painting in less than 60 seconds.

Mini Fish, paper mosaic, $227, tax-free. This paper mosaic piece is entirely handmade, including the frame. This is an original process creating the visual effect of tile mosaic using various handmade, recycled and acid-free crafting papers and acrylic gel. The … Continue reading →

To celebrate my bringing art to the streets of Ottawa (ByWard Market), here is some very impressive actual street art, painted directly on the pavement to give the illusion of a 3D space on a flat surface. WOW, these people … Continue reading →

I’m very proud to announce that I have become one of just 40 Official Artists of this year’s Canadian Tulip Festival. In 1945, the Dutch royal family sent 100,000 tulip bulbs to Ottawa in gratitude for Canadians having sheltered Princess Juliana and her daughters … Continue reading →