These are strange and difficult times, not only with COVID-19. My heart feels heavy with how much racism still permeates our society. My hope is that a move toward real and systemic change will happen. For myself, I am going to be more aware of my privilege and power–and do all I can to make…… Continue reading Strange Times Online Exhibit
Category: Art
Women in Art Exhibition at Kariton Art Gallery
March is International Women’s Month, and the Abbotsford Arts Council is celebrating by having a Women in Art Exhibition. The exhibit runs from now until March 28th, 2020, and shows a variety of work from fanciful hats to mixed media paintings done by women from the Lower Mainland. I am happy to say that if…… Continue reading Women in Art Exhibition at Kariton Art Gallery
Miki Dare on Instagram
Life has been busy of late, and I am happy to be back posting here. I got myself on Instagram in the last year and went on a stint drawing images and creating quotes. It’s been a nice way to get both my drawing fix and writing fix at the same time. I’m still learning…… Continue reading Miki Dare on Instagram
Artist Talks at Kariton Art Gallery
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
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