Feature First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People on Canadian Banknotes

Being an artist, I value and see how powerful images are in society. As a writer, I see how important stories are to how we view ourselves and others. For so long and in so many ways, Indigenous people have been and continue to be marginalized in Canada. Sharing positive images and stories in a meaningful and…… Continue reading Feature First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People on Canadian Banknotes

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Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories

There is a twinkle in my eye!  I am excited to say that my short story “A Star is Born” will be featured in Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories. The Laksa Media Groups Inc. is responsible for this anthology, and I am feeling thrilled to be part of an organization that forward focused.…… Continue reading Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories

Powell Street Festival

The Powell Street Festival is celebrating its fortieth year this year in Vancouver, and I am so happy to be taking part in the event.  Come stop by my table for a visit and a chat. I will be selling my paintings, prints and cards. I have always loved the Powell Street Festival and it`s…… Continue reading Powell Street Festival

Food for the Brain

What are you feeding your brain? Try a good book. It`s food for the brain. Curling up with an old-fashioned paper-bound book is like having a healthy home-cooked meal surrounded by old friends, dear family and interesting new guests. You are nourishing your mind with knee-slapping humour, deep conversations and a feast of new ideas.…… Continue reading Food for the Brain

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Oxygen for the Soul

It’s 2016 and March already! Time has been just flying by, and I’m still here. I’ve been busy painting. I’ve branched out into some more abstract larger pieces, but continue to collect fast food wrappers and instant noodle packaging for my geisha series paintings. If you have some time, please go check out the Oxygen…… Continue reading Oxygen for the Soul

Writing Your Artist Statement

Definition of an Artist Statement When you apply to galleries, you need to have an artist statement (also known as an artist’s statement). So what is that exactly? The artist’s statement to me, is a more formal and detailed version of an elevator pitch. It should capture the same essence of what your art is…… Continue reading Writing Your Artist Statement

Elevator Pitch for Artists

How to Market Your Portfolio to Galleries and Curators I recently went to a talk by Laura Schneider, acting director and curator of the Reach, called How to Market Your Portfolio to Galleries/Curators. She was fabulously energetic, informative and inspiring; and I’m planning to write more on her talk in future posts. One of the…… Continue reading Elevator Pitch for Artists