About the Book
We still have so far to go for equal rights, treatment and respect of women, but I often think of how far we have come. During this time, even though I’m at home, I still feel supported by other women through our virtual world. I really want my work to focus on gratitude for the women who have raised the bar for all of us.
These pieces are created using acrylics on 7x14 inch canvases and continue to feature the influence of street art in the layers of brayered and airbrushed patterns and colours. To me they represent the layers of experience and history of each woman.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
- Additional Categories Quotes
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Project Option: 5×8 in, 13×20 cm
# of Pages: 120 -
Isbn
- Softcover: 9781006034961
- Publish Date: Jan 02, 2022
- Language English
- Keywords portraits, paintings, women, Canadian
About the Creator
I grew up in the most beautiful place in northern Manitoba, surrounded by the Churchill River and boreal forests. Though we didn't have formal art education, I did learn traditional arts and crafts from my neighborhood Cree grandmothers, like weaving, beading, moccasin making, and birch bark biting. I learned how to draw by copying the Archie comics that were prevalent in my home as my mother was from South America and these comics helped her to learn English. My father told me the comics also inspired my name. I like that. When I started out on this creative journey it was difficult to find information and support as an artist. I read a lot, talked to many professional Artists and gallery Directors, tried many different things, and I think I've finally found my artistic 'sweet spot' both in my paintings and in my creative career. This is the information I wish that I would have had access to in the beginning. I hope it helps you, too.