Who is your muse?
Visiting the VAG for the Picasso exhibit: The Artist and his Muses – Explores the Significance of the 6 women in his art and life. I immediately feel in love with this painting of Françoise Gilot who “was the only woman to leave the artist, rather than being discarded by him. She also apparently fanned the flames of Picasso’s jealousy when his frenemy, Henri Matisse stated that he insisted on painting Françoise like a flower with green hair, resulting in Picasso’s response declaring that he could paint her better as a flower.” – vitadaily.comPablo Picasso Femme au...
Read MoreIn the News: KCC Neighbour Newspaper
The KCC Neighbour October 2005 edition From an interview with an artist in Kensington Cedar Cottage by Penelope Bacsfalvi I had a great fortune to talk to Mon Sun (Divinity) very candidly about her art and her journey as an artist and how she came to paint her beautiful paintings. Mon Sun (Divinity) is from Vancouver and of Chinese Canadian heritage. She has lived in Cedar Cottage for many years now and has been painting on and off since high school. Q: How do you create your art? It just comes out of me. At the time when I do it, I don’t always know who it will be for… will it...
Read MoreA Winning Combination of Art, Passion and Love at the Make It Handmade Revolution
I love supporting local art and crafts shows. It’s a great opportunity to see what new but also be inspired by Canadian artisans, designers and crafters. And who doesn’t like to buy cool stuff too? the Make It Handmade Revolution show (http://makeitproductions.com) exhibits a wide range of art ranging anywhere from jewellery, home decor, clothing to edible food. This show is very eclectic and I love the variety the show offers. The artisans, designers and crafters are very friendly and love talking to visitors to their booth. I have not see the music performances but i am sure they are...
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