Bitter Sweet

Making my last weeks here, at Red Deer College count.
Creating, creating, creating!
Enjoy the latest pieces!

Liz #2 - Oil

Liz #1 - Oil 

Moment - Oil

Oma - Oil and Arcylic

Acrylic

Portrait - Mix Media

Oil (sorry it is sideways)

Opening Night

What an amazing night!  The "Variations Student Show" Opening Reception was a massive success!  The support was so appreciated and encouraging! I feel so blessed to be part of such a talented community of artists, the exhibition truly reflects this!  To top things off, my proposal to travel to Italy and paint was accepted, and I received a scholarship to do so! I am beyond thrilled and so thankful for this amazing opportunity!

Here are a few pictures (that didn't turn out completely blurry) from the Opening tonight!

Remember: the show is still up til April 10

at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery

So come down and check it out!

Timeworn Charm

Timeworn Charm, my mama's wonderful shop!  If you love vintage finds, antiques, shabby chic, French decor, scarves, sassy jewelery, amazing candles, handmade soaps, and one of a kind finds then you have to take a trip down to Lacombe!  My mom puts a lot of heart into her shop, down to the little details.  There is really no place like it!
I tell you, as an employee, it is not very easy to work there and not want to bring something home every single time!  The shop is full of decorating inspirations and ideas, its endless. So come for a visit!

A glance at My week

This week I have been the 
Painting Queen !
Ive been in the studio everyday,
here are a few pictures so far of my latest series in
the beginning stages...
theres still much more to do, but I thought I'd like to share my progress!
I'm continuing my study of portraits, dealing with iconic figures and beauty. Inspired by Kline right now, so I am incorporating some minimal expressive qualities.  Loving the contrast.
More to come!
Enjoy,
Danielle

GALLERY SHOW
Variations - Red Deer College Student Show
http://www.reddeermuseum.com/info/exhibit/143/


I am exhibiting 7 pieces 
(painting, drawing, printmaking, box collaboration)
at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery!
Check out the website for details and directions!
Opening Reception on March 17th at 7pm

Would love to see you there!

Printmaking

Its been a busy Printmaking semester!
Have a peek at a few of my original prints,
More too come!
All are For Sale! Contact me for details:

Multi-plate "Mountain Escape" Lino Print

Reductive "Queen of Hearts" Lino Print

Sintra "Winged Victory" Print

"Golden Rain: Perseus's Birth" Print

Direct - Copper Plate Print

"Ocean Goddess"

Aqua-tint Copper Plate Print

"Body Perception"

Hard Ground Copper Plate

Soft and Hard Ground Copper Plate

Frames

It constantly amazes me how a frame can completely transform a piece of art.  Especially a vintage/gaudy/elaborate frame (more my style) - frames add a greater value to a piece, complete it as a whole, and even become an aesthetic element in the piece of art itself.  

As much as i can help it, I love to find/or attempt to refinish old frames that are unique.

But i won't lie, i hate framing.  Whether manually building them, painting them, finding the right size... its a lot more work than you would ever expect.  So for the pieces that are beautifully framed -know a lot of work went into them to get them that way!  

Here are a couple of my drawings, in which the frame has become essential:

Love Vintage?  Me too. Then you will also love this:

http://www.etsy.com/lisawinestudios

Creative and vintage inspired home decor by non other than 

my Auntie Lisa, 

check out her Etsy page!