Come on down to the Kariton Art Gallery this week for artist talks from a variety of artists talking part in the Women in Art exhibit going on this month. I will be there this Thursday from 1-3 to talk about my art process. You can also express yourself with art supplies through a postcard…… Continue reading Artist Talks at Kariton Art Gallery
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Women in Art at Kariton Art Gallery
Women in Art Exhibit happening at the Kariton Art Gallery Come check out the Women in Art Exhibit being held this month at the Kariton Art Gallery in Abbotsford, BC. My artwork will be part of this exhibit that runs from March 9th to April 2nd. Come by and chat and have some appetizers at…… Continue reading Women in Art at Kariton Art Gallery
Students Interpret Spitting Up Frogs
It’s lovely to see how students interpreted my short story Spitting Up Frogs. Fifth grade students at Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School in Chandler, Arizona read my short story and then got to use their computer skills and imagination to make the story come alive on their screens. I love how they all had…… Continue reading Students Interpret Spitting Up Frogs
10th Annual BLOOM Art Silent Auction
The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby is combining its spring festival with its 10th Annual BLOOM Art Silent Auction. I will be donating art for the silent auction as will other local Japanese artists. Come out and pick up a painting, print or pottery to make your home beautiful and help support the…… Continue reading 10th Annual BLOOM Art Silent Auction
Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual Bloom Art Auction
Come check out the Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual BLOOM Art Auction on Saturday, May 28, 2016. My art titled Exotic Flavour Existence will be part of the silent auction. You can get a sneak peak by going to the gallery exhibit and/or the online preview featuring the art of more than 60 artists. The…… Continue reading Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual Bloom Art Auction
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
Fraser Valley Biennale
Fraser Valley Biennale: Miki Dare My art will be in the 2015 Fraser Valley Biennale. It’s a series of exhibitions that are coordinated through arts councils in the Fraser Valley region. The show is happening from now until September and you can enjoy a variety of innovative art in galleries ranging from Mission to Abbotsford.…… Continue reading Fraser Valley Biennale
Geisha Girl Stereotype Survivor
Painting Past and Presently I’ve been on a painting jag lately which has been great for my visual arts side of things. I was just in the Wine and Art Walk and I will soon be in the Anonymous Art Show at the Kariton Art Gallery. Then after that I am taking part in the…… Continue reading Geisha Girl Stereotype Survivor
Art and Wine Walk in Abbotsford
Art and Wine Walk in Abbotsford I’ve been a delinquent blogger, I admit it. But I have a good reason. I’ve been busy preparing in every spare moment I could find for an Art and Wine Walk in Abbotsford I took part in today. It was a fantastic day with 250 tickets sold and plenty of…… Continue reading Art and Wine Walk in Abbotsford