Celebrating Black Artists
Black History Month is not only a time for celebrating the achievements of Black people in Canada and around the world, but also a time...
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- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Laura Noonan and Preparing for a Show
Preparing for an art exhibition is never easy. Beyond having a body of work ready to display and sell to the public, it takes careful...
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Sources of art Inspiration
Being constantly inspired to create can sometimes be tough. But who says we should have to wait to be inspired? There are many people and...
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Benefits of Viewing Art
We look at, experience, and purchase art because it makes us feel something. There is a value that goes beyond anything monetary, a value...
- Jan 4, 2021
- 1 min
(At Home) Activities in Vancouver
It’s still a strange time, and travel might seem like something of the past for a while, however, there are lots of (safe) things to do...
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Shima Shanti and Encaustic
Shima Shanti makes art with fire. But there is a delicate touch to her medium, built gradually and peeled away until the finished piece...
- Dec 21, 2020
- 3 min
How to promote yourself as an artist
You just created some beautiful art. Great! Now it's time to get out there and market yourself as an artist. Promotion is a key factor of...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
A Look Into The Creative Process of Professional Artists
The creative process is unique for every artist. For me, it is a half-planned, half-intuitive process. I’ll begin with a general idea,...
- Dec 7, 2020
- 3 min
Holiday Crafts in Different Cultures
With the holidays looking very different this year, one way to keep the festive spirit alive at home is through arts and crafts! If...
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
DIY Holiday Art Presents
For many of us, the holiday season means showing our loved ones what they mean to us. Instead of shopping for gifts, I choose to give a...
- Nov 23, 2020
- 3 min
Using creativity and art to get to know your family during unusual times
In March, many of the things we take for granted went on pause. For my daughter, it was especially hard. The playground and pools closed....
- Nov 16, 2020
- 3 min
How to Create When You’re Not Inspired
Although there were many lessons we all had to learn in 2020, one of the major questions we had to ask ourselves was: “what is there to...
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Jessica Ruth Freedman and body movement in art
Jessica Ruth Freedman does not paint to convey a message or to provoke any specific agenda. Her work is not meant to be conceptual;...
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
Art On A Budget
Being an artist can be expensive especially when trying to acquire good quality materials. It also does not help that many of us have...
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
Some thoughts on self-promotion for Art Vancouver exhibitors
So, you have a spot in Art Vancouver. You know how you want to set up your walls and what work you will show. But what’s next? How do you...
- Oct 26, 2020
- 2 min
Greening Your Art Practice: Clean-Up Tips
Environmental concerns have come to the forefront in recent decades. For many artists, art is a way of conveying the importance of these...
- Oct 23, 2020
- 3 min
Is Halloween and its artistic expression the same in all cultures?
Trying to understand an art tradition through Halloween can be a difficult topic to research and write about. What Halloween stood for...
- Oct 23, 2020
- 2 min
Review of Art Downtown 2020
Art Downtown has brought life into a small private park in Vancouver at a time of ever-growing uncertainty and social distancing. From...
- Oct 8, 2020
- 2 min
VVAF to open new exhibition at the Bentall Centre
The Vancouver Visual Art Foundation’s mandate to find new and innovative ways to give artists opportunities is continuing with the...
- Oct 7, 2020
- 2 min
ARTIST INTERVIEW SERIES: Lynn Li and traditional Chinese painting
Chinese ink painting on paper or silk has a long rich history. But when Lynn Li picks up the brush, there is a somewhat contemporary feel...