Monday, November 28, 2016

Malinda Prud'homme @ BOLD Expressions

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BOLD Expressions
Super Wonder Gallery
November 4th and 5th 2016

A couple of weeks before my solo exhibition, "Beauty is Varied", I had the pleasure of exhibiting three of my beauty portraits at Super Wonder Gallery in the BOLD Expressions group show. The show boasted hundreds of artworks in a variety of mediums and capturing a variety of subjects. The curators Tanzina Amin and Carlos Sa Rodrigues did a fabulous job arranging the artworks in a beautiful and meaningful way. I feel so honoured to have been a part of it and to have my work hung alongside that of such talented artists! Not to mention, Super Wonder Gallery is among my favourite galleries in Toronto.  It was truly a great night!

Continue scrolling to see photos of the event!


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Got a little creative with my outfit! LOL

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Had some fun with my hair! :)

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Super Wonder Gallery on Bloor.

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The first Opening Night had a great turn out!

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My beautiful 12" x 12" piece in the top left corner of the wall, "True Beauty - Dana McCool".

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Close up look!

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Me with my two larger pieces "True Beauty - Jerica Wentzell" and "True Beauty - Danielle St Laurent".

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Artist Unknown was playing their amazing videos in the back room!

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There's mine! Too cool! :D

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And the lovely Alexandria Karakis creator and runner of the ETA Awards tending the bar!







Monday, November 14, 2016

Postering For My Upcoming SOLO Art Show!


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You'll find my Solo Art Exhibition "Beauty Is Varied" at Gallery 50, 
off Queen Street West, between RBC Bank and the Gladstone Hotel, on Gladstone Ave.

Exhibition runs from November 16th to 20th 2016

CLOSING PARTY
Saturday November 19th 2016
7PM - 10PM


If you're in WEST TORONTO you might have seen some of my flyers and cards hanging around! Yesterday my husband Darren and I walked up and down Queen West, King West, and Dundas from Strachan Ave. to Roncesvalles Ave. Check out the message boards and TTC stops for a poster and be sure to take a pic of it (or with it)! Feel free to post it online with the hash tags #MalindaPrudhomme #BeautyIsVaried OR you can post it in my Facebook Event Page HERE. Either way I'd love it if you spread the word about my show! I invested so much into this event; time, money, energy, love, not too mention my hopes and dreams; so I can use all the support I can get. Hope to see you there! :D


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Putting up a poster in one of our favourites, The Queen Star Restaurant!

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Posting on a Queen West Message Board!

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Watch out folks! She's got a staple gun! LOL

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Posting in front of the Trinity-Bellwoods Park!

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It was a gorgeous day yesterday! Perfect for walking the streets of West Toronto.

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We even met up with the FAMOUS white squirrel of Trinity-Bellwoods! :D

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A poster in front of the Lockhart, a popular Harry Potter themed bar/restaurant!

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And HERE IS GALLERY 50 on Gladstone Avenue!

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I'm standing at the corner of Queen West and Gladstone Ave. (see the signs?) and there in the distance is our home! That's part of what makes this show so SPECIAL to me! It's right in my backyard and right in Toronto's Art & Design District! :) 




Thursday, October 27, 2016

Judging The 2016 ETA Awards!


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2016 ETA Awards
Lead Judge Technical Excellence Category
Friday October 21 2016
District 28



I had an AWESOME night last Friday! Not only was I incredibly honoured to be chosen as the lead judge for the Technical Excellence category, I also had the opportunity to meet and hand out awards with some incredibly talented and successful artists; all of which I have been admiring for a long time. To be up there with the likes of Alex Garant, Richert Ahnert, and Lee Howard is beyond gratifying. And the cherry on top? I got to dress up like XENA! My all time favourite kick ass female warrior princess hero! The theme of the event was "Gala Of Heroes" and we were invited to dress up. You don't have to tell me twice! (lol) It really couldn't have been any better! A big huge congratulations to all the emerging artists who placed and won awards! You guys have got major skills! For those who didn't, don't fret because you were all incredibly talented and with hard work and dedication you will continue to be Thriving Artists! :D 


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Xena in her Art Studio! LOL

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Me with my lovely friends!

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My very supportive husband Darren and I!

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Beautiful venue at District 28

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The stage

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Gorgeous ladies! Myself, Vera Malitskaya, Amanda Maccagnan, and Suzette Castro!

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Let's announce some winners! With Alexandria Karakis.

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And here it is! The 1st Place Award for Technical Excellence!

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YAY! All of my amazingly talented friends won awards! 
Michelle Dinelle, Andres Silvera,Vera Malitskaya, and Amanda Maccagnan!

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My very lovely and talented friend Andres Silvera got a 2nd Place in Character! Well deserved! :)





Friday, October 21, 2016

I'm Looking For An Artist Protégé!


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I'm Looking For An Artist Protégé!

Hi! I'm Malinda! I've been working as an artist professionally for the past six years. The first two years were part-time while working other jobs and the last four years have been full-time. My career began with me experimenting with styles and mediums and doing the usual craft and outdoor shows. But by the time I was ready to take the leap into a full-time art career I had become an established portrait artist being sought after for commissions. The last four years have been a whirlwind of unbelievable experiences and really hard battles. While I was being awarded for the Technical Excellence of my work, exhibiting my artwork overseas, and gaining clients from all over the world; I was also getting sicker and sicker from an unknown illness that had my doctors stumped. This past Spring I finally received a diagnosis of Axial Spondyloarthritis (an auto-immune disease) and though I still suffer on a daily basis I am glad to say my life is beginning to get back on track. At this stage in my career, and with this disease slowing me down, I need someone to help me with the smaller stuff so I can get back to what's most important in my business; creating my beautiful artwork. I'm ready to take this incredible career of mine even further and I'm looking for someone to join me on that journey while at the same time fostering the beginnings of their amazing career! If you're an Emerging Artist who thinks working with a Mid-Career Artist would be a valuable learning experience you've come to the right place! :) 


Description

- Unpaid Protégé Position
While I wish I could pay you I simply don't have the means. Only apply if you feel you'll benefit from the experience.

- 3-4 Hours A Week 
(1 Day A Week)
If you feel you're really benefiting from it we can discuss doing a bit more. 

- Office Assistant
You would be required to help me with ...

- Social Media
- E-Mails
- Website
- Photo Editing
- Promo Exhibitions
- Promo Art Items

- Studio Assistant
You would be required to help me with ...

- Prepping artwork surfaces
- Basic painting on backgrounds
- Basic painting on base layers
- Help with Solo Exhibitions

- Help with an occasional Outdoor Show

What's In It For YOU?

- Learn the ins and outs of a successful art business and career.

- Refine your painting skills, learn new techniques, and work with new materials.

- You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and bring in your work for help or critique. 

- Gain more knowledge about Online Marketing. 

- Delve into the Toronto art scene with Malinda at your side. Get a sense of what galleries or venues might be right for you. 

- Learn how to properly photograph your work and edit it using Photoshop. 

- See the process of what comes AFTER you're done your painting.

- Experience what it takes to prepare and put on a Solo Exhibition.

- Learn how to keep up with the accounting side of your business.

- And I'm sure there will be more! :)

Requirements

- Must have experience using social media. (ex. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

- If your art career has a focus on portraiture that would be a plus but it is certainly not necessary.

- Your artistic style must be very clean.

- Knowledge of colour theory and ability to match and mix colours is important. 

- Must be able to paint precisely and stay within drawn lines. You will not be asked to blend or do details. 

- You may be asked to help with mundane artistic tasks such as adhering hundreds of gems or painting in base layers of hair one strand at a time.

- Availability from Monday to Friday, between 8AM-6PM would be highly preferred however all are encouraged to apply.

- You must be a non-judgmental person. You'd be working in our cozy little home and I'm a quirky gal. :) 

- You cannot be against or adverse to cannabis. This is my legal medicine for my disease and it will be used while I work.

- You cannot be allergic or unfriendly to pets as we have a big 20 pound cat named Maverick and you'd be working along side him in HIS home. <3 nbsp="" span="">

- I would love a person who is kind, easy-going, and generally upbeat; BUT you must also be a hard worker who is determined to help and learn. 

- Ideally my Protégé would know me a little so if you aren't familiar with my personality, artwork, or career, you may want to check me out before submitting your application. Visit my social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube.


SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION




Friday, October 14, 2016

Lead Judge & Guest Speaker At The ETA Pre-Show



ETA Awards Pre-Show
Lead Judge "Technical Excellence"
Guest Speaker "Business Of Art"
Super Wonder Gallery
Friday September 23rd 2016


I am incredibly honoured to have been given the role of "Lead Judge" for the 'Technical Excellence' category of the ETA Awards​ (Emerging Toronto Artists Awards) this year. I was also asked to be a guest speaker at the ETA Pre-Show event on the "Business Of Art" which was a very nerve wracking experience for me (being very shy and introverted) but I think it went rather well and it showed me I have a lot of valuable knowledge and experience to share. Here are just a few snippets from the night, first of my speech and second of me judging the artworks. I must say that the collection of work being presented at the ETA's this year is MIND BLOWING! The talent in this city is just incredible! I included some of my favourite pieces near the end of the video but I have to admit there were SO many that I loved that I wasn't able to include. Everyone who is a part of this event should be proud of themselves! :)


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Thursday, September 22, 2016

MUSE Exhibition @ Super Wonder Gallery


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MUSE Exhibition
Super Wonder Gallery
September 16 - 21 2016
Opening Reception: Friday Sept 16th


I am SO glad everything worked out and I was able to be a part of this show! The call for submissions was going on while I was frantically preparing for my wedding so I saved the link and set a reminder. But as my wedding date got closer I became more and more busy and didn't get a chance to apply before I left for Sudbury. Luckily the curator, Daniel Anaka, contacting me a few days before the deadline asking if I was planning to apply. I love being in Daniel's shows. My very first gallery exhibition in Toronto was curated by Daniel at Moniker Gallery and he has been a supporter of mine ever since. Not only are his shows filled with talent and garner a large crowd, he also always hangs my work in a way that emphasizes it's beauty and quality. He had mentioned that the MUSE exhibition would be his last at Super Wonder Gallery (a HUGE space on Bloor where I absolutely love to exhibit) so I knew there was just no way I could pass it up. Four of my portraits hung beautifully together, two newer pieces and two from 2013, near the front of the gallery. 

I almost didn't make the opening that evening because my health was acting up but after a nap I decided to give it a try. I felt extra cute in my outfit and although I wasn't still quite well I was definitely happy to be there. Sometimes people think if you're smiling you can't possibly be sick. Those people don't live with chronic illness. When you're always unwell there comes a time in your life when you just have to decide not to let your physical mood dictate your mental mood. It's definitely a tough thing to conquer and when times are really tough it's still something I struggle with. But I'm pretty much capable of smiling, laughing, and loving life even if I'm in pain, or nauseous, or exhausted, and so on. I'm not just putting on a happy face ... it might seem like that at first ... but I'm actually happy. That night, I was not feeling great, I had a hard time communicating, but I was happy! The artwork in this exhibition was just breathtaking and to be among such talented artists is always an honour. I also got to speak to some fellow artists I hadn't seen in a while and I got to preview the work of some of the emerging artists I'll be jurying tomorrow (Friday September 22 2016) at the Emerging Toronto Artists Awards (ETA Awards)! 

I had my little outfit planned for this exhibition since my wedding. I purchased two book necklaces for my wedding brunch outfit and ended up wearing one that was custom made with special little personal touches. I still loved the other one though and wanted to wear it with the complimentary book earrings I received and my beloved book skirt which I felt matched perfectly! I'm a big book nerd, I agree Kobo's have their place, but nothing will ever be as good as a book in my hands. Especially an old smelling book .... and turning pages ... it's an obsession I know, but a good one I think. If you happen to have a love affair with books too, my necklace and earrings were made custom for me by AV Workshop on Etsy. Svetlana was easy to communicate with, she created the piece very quickly, and it was shipped promptly as well. It was a pleasure doing business with her. My Book Skirt is by Nerd Alert Creations on Etsy. I have worked with Rachel a couple of times now and I am never disappointed. She is very kind and willing to take on all sorts of projects. I know I'll be back in her shop again! What do you think of my outfit? Are you a book lover too? 


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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Our Perfect Wedding Weekend!


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On Saturday September 3rd 2016 I promised to spend the rest of my life loving my best friend in the whole world, Darren Edward. We had been engaged for three years and this gave us lots of time to think about what we really wanted to do for our celebration. In the end we decided on a Private City Hall Ceremony the day before the wedding to make things legal, another Private Ceremony on the Saturday to speak OUR words and promises, a small Party Saturday night, and a nice big Wedding Brunch on the Sunday to celebrate with all of our family and friends. The weekend flew by but it was absolutely perfect and we are SO thankful to everyone who attended and helped make it happen just the way we imagined it. I can't describe how happy I am to have taken this step with Darren and to have so many wonderful new memories with him. He has always loved me just as I am and supported my dreams no matter how difficult or time consuming they may be to achieve. I certainly would not be the full-time artist I am today without him. He makes me happier than anyone in the world could. I am truly the luckiest woman in the world. :) 

See the entire album of 88 photos on Facebook -> HERE


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We made things legal the day before our wedding at Sudbury's City Hall 

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We had our photos taken after City Hall by Northern Lovebirds Photography

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Beautiful sneak peek by Northern Lovebirds Photography 

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Our version of a wedding arch included roman columns and trinkets that represent the things we love 

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Our wedding tent was decorated with our original artwork as well as items that represent our love for travel, books, TV series, candles, and much more! 

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My centerpieces were made with vintage mason jars, candles, and vintage buttons

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Instead of a guestbook we asked our guests to sign our vintage globe

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Here's our travel/smoking tent filled with our most treasured travel photos

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A long time friend Jerica Wentzell did an amazing job with my beautiful hair

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My magical flower garden

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Me and my two bridesmaids putting the finishing touches on my outfit

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A stunning sneak peek by Mirth Photography

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Everything looked so much more beautiful with the candles and lights on

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Walking down the aisle

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Kiss your Bride!

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Our AMAZING Gluten Free and Dairy Free custom Book Wedding Cake by Gluten Free Galore

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Our first dance

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The father/daughter & mother/son dance

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A super 70s looking photo taken with a disposable camera

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New outfits for our Sunday Wedding Brunch! Boy I love this man!

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My beautiful family!