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Ongoing Group show in Perth, ON

I am thrilled to be part of an ongoing group show at Rocky River Cafe in Perth! I have 10 artworks there, and am among some very fine company, including John Shea Fine Art! If you haven’t been to this … Continue reading

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The Allure of a Studio in Nature

Many artists are inspired by nature. I’m no exception. After noticing nightly activity under the wild apple trees around the house, I decided to set up a wildlife camera. Look at the adorable ‘catch’! Even if all the apples are … Continue reading

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Welcome to Art By Choleena!

I am a full-time Canadian artist on a mission to help you live artfully. I specialize in paper mosaic with a lush glossy surface, and I ship world-wide. In addition to the art here, I love creating special orders, so … Continue reading

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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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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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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

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Tax Deductions for Buying Canadian Art

Supporting local artists and buying Canadian art just got even better! If it meets the following criteria, it qualifies as a tax deduction. Perhaps it’s finally time to invest in your home office/work space? The art must be: created by … Continue reading

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Rent our cabin and campsite!

We are thrilled to have finally realized one of our dreams to share this place with you! Beautiful 270 acres of mixed forest, open field, and biodiverse marsh all for yourself! In the wild countryside just North of the Historic … 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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