Category Archives: News

Welcome to Art By Choleena!

Posted on April 1, 2026 by choleena

I am a full-time Canadian artist on a mission to help you live artfully. For those of you new to my name, it’s pronounced ko-lee-na. I specialize in Paper Mosaic with a lush glossy surface, and I ship world-wide. In … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Group show in Perth, ON

Posted on September 15, 2025 by choleena

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 Countryside — a natural location for a Studio

Posted on September 15, 2025 by choleena

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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And… now my first Quadriptych in Paper Mosaic!

Posted on May 4, 2024 by choleena

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!

Posted on January 3, 2024 by choleena

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

Posted on December 27, 2022 by choleena

**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

Posted on April 25, 2021 by choleena

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(s) and campsite!

Posted on April 8, 2021 by choleena

We are thrilled to have finally realized one of our dreams to share this place with you! Our beautiful 270 acres of bio-diverse mixed forest, wetlands, and open field all for yourself! We’re in the wild countryside just North of … Continue reading →

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Grape artwork commission

Posted on December 8, 2020 by choleena

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

Posted on April 7, 2020 by choleena

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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