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Lynn Li and the delicacy of Chinese art
Every artist has a story to tell. It could be a place or even a person they are inspired by. Hence, inspiration is truly everywhere. Lynn...
Mar 14, 20222 min read


Re-Imagining our Icons with Kevin O’Quinn
When Kevin O’Quinn gets to work, he uses it as an opportunity to learn. He enjoys finding the uniqueness of his subject, that seemingly...
Feb 28, 20223 min read


Artist Interview Series: Taisha Teal in the flow
Creating art is a process of continual learning. Artists try new mediums, discover new materials or collaborate with other artists in...
Feb 14, 20222 min read


The Yukon Prize: New award seeks to expand the audience for Yukon artists
When Julie Jai and her husband, David Trick, set out to create the Yukon Prize for Visual Arts, they wanted to help alleviate some of the...
Feb 7, 20223 min read


Artist Interview Series: Veronica Verkley’s animals
Veronica Verkley has a lifelong fascination with animals. It influenced her art career early on, beginning with drawings and sculptures...
Dec 20, 20213 min read


Artist Interview Series: Kevin “Freakshow” O’Quinn
Kevin O’Quinn is an experience. He’s as gregarious, inquisitive and engaging as the vibrant and visually stimulating art he creates. His...
Dec 3, 20213 min read


Sky Lilah is learning about herself so others can do the same
Sky Lilah wants to invite you to experience her vulnerability. And in doing so, she hopes that others will be more willing to do the...
Nov 19, 20213 min read


Long Gao explores our connection to natural energy
From the Rain, the first solo show from Chinese-Canadian artist Long Gao, seeks to capture the energy and spirit of the rain experienced...
Nov 1, 20214 min read


Artist Interview Series: Lanni Weingarten
Deciding to work as an artist does not need to be a full-time passion. It does not need to be something you pick up at a specific stage...
Oct 19, 20213 min read


A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: How art can play a role
Art can be both a provocateur and a healer. As a provocateur, it can be used to incite hatred and division. It can also be a catalyst, an...
Sep 28, 20214 min read


Artist Interview Series: Mohammad Reza Atashzad
I first saw Mohammad Reza Atashzad at Art Downtown at Cathedral Square last year. He was sitting in the plaza, facing the Holy Rosary...
Sep 6, 20212 min read


Artist Interview Series: Michael Foers
Michael Foers’s life is strongly associated with the outdoors, it has been his home, his place of work and his source of inspiration.
Aug 23, 20212 min read


Artist interview series: Ron Legault
Art is fun. It is for pleasure. And for Ron Legault, doing whatever he wants, whenever he wants, is what ignites his creative passion.
Aug 2, 20212 min read


The Art of Marketing
Do you want to grow your art career to the next level? Tori Swanson, Vancouver Intuitive Artist, provided insight on her success and the...
May 31, 20214 min read


The Meaningful Effects of Creating Art
In such a fast-paced, money-driven world, creativity can easily get tossed aside. But why is it so important to stay creative?...
May 24, 20213 min read


Benefits of Participating in Art Challenges
Over the years I’ve developed an increased interest in the arts and illustration. In particular, I was exposed to digital artists that...
May 17, 20214 min read


Artist Interview Series: Lauren Morris and the Journey of an Artist
For Lauren Morris, becoming a painter has been a journey that has come full circle, complete with across the world travel and years of...
May 4, 20212 min read


Artist Interview Series: Michael Edmund Ray and making sculpture approachable
Michael Edmund Ray enjoys his art in three dimensions. But he also realizes that within the art world, sculpture is sometimes viewed as...
Apr 19, 20212 min read


How artists are reinventing themselves during COVID
After a year in a pandemic that made many industries shut their doors, it’s clear the arts is a resilient market. An industry linked to...
Mar 15, 20213 min read


Artist Interview Series: Guillermo Romero de la Arena and the lifelong freedom of art
There has never been a moment in Guillermo Romero de la Arena’s life when he was not an artist. And that lifelong passion has grown into...
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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