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Acrylic Paintings : Painting from Memory
My home county, Lebanon, used to be known as the “Switzerland of the Middle East” due to its civility, peace and democracy. This was especially true of the city I grew up in – it was a city of love, understanding and tolerance, where people of different faiths and cultures could peacefully coexist together. Moving [...]
Canadian Landscapes – Vibrant Colours
Since moving to Canada, autumn has become my absolute favourite time of year: the vibrant colours that abound leave me breathless, and I am often overcome with the beauty of season. The air is electric with inspiration, ringing out in tones of deep reds, brilliant oranges, and stunning yellows…a chorus of colours. In Lebanon, fall [...]
Geometrics Acrylic Paintings – East vs West
When I was a child growing up in Lebanon, I was entranced by the beauty that surrounded me. It was an intoxicating whirlwind of both natural and manmade wonders, from the forests to the architecture and artwork of my town. In my paintings, I often refer to scenes, images and memories from this rich and [...]
Don’t Brush It Off: Taking Care of Your Paint Brushes Tips
Accomplished and novice painters alike know the importance of proper cleaning and maintenance of paint brushes. Taking the little extra time to properly clean your brushes after you paint will extend how long you can use them, saving you from continually having to buy new brushes. All it takes is a little lukewarm water, some [...]
Bruce Garner’s Joy Sculpture
Nestled in Sparks Street Pedestrian Mall , Ottawa’s pedestrian street, there is a copper sculpture : 4 figures, 3 adults and one child, hold hands in a circle. Their entire bodies are thrown back, their heads are up and the child and a female figure each have one leg off the ground, pointing up. Their [...]
Painter Predicament: How to Store Acrylic Paints
Finding it difficult to find an inexpensive but effective way to keep your acrylics moist for your next painting session? Here are three ideas for containers to keep your paints fresh and ready for your next visit! 1. Egg cartons: As inexpensive as it gets! Not only does it hold paint, it’s great for mixing. [...]
Tips on Watercolours Paintings
A Word on Water Colours Compared to other art forms, watercolours require little set up and almost no instruction on how to begin using them: add water to the paint, and you’re off! With such a simple procedure, watercolours are an excellent foray into painting for the beginner, or another technical method for the seasoned [...]
