tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74973395063463778102024-03-05T15:10:44.119-05:00Malinda Prud'homme: A Mixed Media Artist's BlogIn this blog, Malinda Prud'homme shares her completed creations, her progress on new pieces, her thoughts, her hopes and dreams, her inspirations, and anything else involving her creative journey :)Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.comBlogger355125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-43702934117953096392021-11-17T12:01:00.003-05:002021-11-17T12:17:06.743-05:00Farewell For Now <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Farewell For Now ...</i></b></span></h1><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">It’s the end of an era for me! For a decade my Blog has been the place where I shared my life’s stories in detail - my inspirations, my artworks and the meanings behind them, my exhibitions and publications, my successes, my travels, my struggles, and my thoughts. But for the past three years I haven’t written a word ... I haven’t even visited. It’s become increasingly obvious that societally our attention span has shortened significantly and there are very few left who enjoy spending a chunk of their day reading the musings of an artist. On social media we are constantly entertained and over the years I’ve watched posts and video clips get shorter and shorter because folks get frustrated and bored; they want that gratification quickly. When I first joined the online world as a professional we were advised to keep videos and posts under 15 mins, then years later it was 4 mins, then a few years ago it became 1 min, and now it’s within 15 seconds. There just doesn’t seem to be a place for Blogs like this anymore. I’ll be continuing my journey as a chronically ill neurodivergent Artist and Mineral enthusiast on my other platforms. I would be so honoured if you’d join me there! 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Remember that time I did a presentation for a Secondary School class? I don't blame you! I barely spoke of it! I was still trying to pull myself out of a depression and come to terms with my newly (and finally!) diagnosed disease but when the opportunity arose to speak to this art class I jumped at the chance. Since seeing success as a full-time artist I had wanted to do presentations for students. I'm an Ontario Certified Teacher (just renewed the other day! You?) but I haven't taught in many years ... almost seven now ... and I was really looking forward to a little taste of the classroom again. I do miss having students and shaping young lives. I can only hope I'm making some small impact with my art and online presence. But more than missing teaching, I wanted to spread the word that it IS possible to be a successful artist, something no one, even in my own arts specialized secondary school, ever promoted or encouraged. I will never make it sound easy, it sure as heck isn't, but it is possible. I have been shaped by the ups and downs of life and I feel I have so much I can share that might benefit the generations to come. This was a beautiful moment and I am so glad I was able to rise to the occasion and achieve something I had always wanted to do. As always, many blessings! :) </div>
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YOU are not your disease. Don’t be afraid to tell people you have a disease. For years I tried to hold it in because I didn’t want people to pity me and I didn’t want to elicit negative emotions. I pride myself on being a positive person who inspires others to be positive too. So telling people I had a disease or even talking about it seemed contrary to my very being. But when it comes down to it I’m more than just a positive person, I am REAL with my followers. I think that’s way more important than false positivity. And I learned the hard way that false positivity can cause major mental issues. I needed to accept the negative as part of a real whole life but instead I shut down. As I slowly came out of the dark, implemented new habits into my health regime, and began to improve, I realized that not being open and honest about what I was going through was one of my biggest mistakes. I told myself that because I was sick I would forever more be this walking pile of negativity to others. Right? Am I alone in feeling that way? I thought, “How could anyone be happy around a sick person”. But I know how now. You accept there will always be negativity in your life. You accept that some people won’t want to hold that, even the small moments of it might turn them off. But those people weren’t worthy of all the other amazing parts of you, if they are so willing to leave. And I’m not saying it’s OK to continuously publicly wallow in self pity, I’m saying just telling someone you’re not feeling well today is enough for them to be like “ugh, too negative”. And that’s alright. They’ve got there own stuff weighing on them, or they’re buying into the idea that life is only good when it’s positive positive positive all the time. That’s not true.<br />
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Life is tastier when bad things happen. Now I know that’s a fucked up thing to say, and I certainly don’t wish ill on any person, but once you’ve got “it” (whatever negative shit “it” is for you), you’ve got it, so you might as well get as much “good” out it as you can. Who knows what the future will bring, you might be cured, you might get worse, no one knows. All you know is that today is however today is. And if it’s possible, try to get as much “good” from your illness as you can. Some days you just can’t and that’s normal. “What the heck does she mean by “good”? What could possibly be good about having a debilitating disease?”. Let me level you with, having a disease is 95% the worst, but it does allow for 5% of learned perspective that I think is really powerfully positive.<br />
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For instance, every time I include a new thing to my health regime and it pays off, I feel very accomplished, intelligent, more healthier over all, now and in the long run, because this is something that will be a permanent part of my routine. I’m not doing anything fast and drastic, just slow steady improvements. I once said to my very sad Papa, “You have to try to think of the positive. Because I’m sick I will now be forced to live my healthiest life and that will pay off in the long run when I’m older”. I believe that. I know that. If I hadn’t gotten sick I would not have been pushed to do all the wonderful things my body thanks me for now.<br />
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Another is, I’m tough as nails! I get procedures done frequently enough and they are inevitably painful and uncomfortable, meh, I don’t even notice anymore. I had to get a large needle a couple weeks ago and was told this one would really hurt, it literally felt like a mosquito. Both the doctor and nurse were shocked. LOL I get the same reaction from medical professionals doing tests, all the time. It’s a weird thing to be proud of, but why not?! I’m a weakling physically but man I can accept and conquer pain. I’ve had years to accept it and get used to it. I know if you’re in the real heat of it, that sounds crazy, but trust me, it will eventually happen.<br />
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I’m also proud of how intelligently and determinedly I dealt to improve my disease. Every medical practitioner I’ve seen in the past couple years calls me one of a kind. Most recently, my Physiotherapy appointments for my damaged shoulder were supposed to last 7 weeks, but only lasted 3. They were so impressed and when I asked, “Why has this never happened before (at their office).” They replied, “Because people want a magical quick fix, they don’t do the work”. Oh. That’s not even something I can imagine, I do the work and I do it all day long, not just twice a day. LOL So that kind of determination, I think, is something to be proud of.<br />
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I feel liked I’ve learned so much more about myself and life, and those types of big learning moments unfortunately tend to happen during and after bouts of great suffering. I’m learning to accept that that is life. On the worst days I just can’t, but for the most part I’m able to welcome that. The past week has been a bad one with my usual symptoms flaring up and some new fun ones to add to the mix, but it won’t affect me now like it used to. I just believe so strongly that I’m going to push myself to do all the things I deeply want to do no matter what, so let whatever come, I’ll do everything I can to be healthy and continue to learn, that’s all I can do. And there’s my honest story. It’s both negative and positive because that’s life and I think that’s more inspiring than just positive platitudes. When you start telling people you have a disease, ya you might get pity and sadness, but once you show them your strength they will admire you all the more. Trust me. The key to a completely healthy life is honesty and self love. You’re a real full person, worthy of sharing your truth even if it makes some uncomfortable. Those who truly connect with you on a soul level will stick around and I have no doubt that some who were scared off will come back.<br />
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We are not innately negative people because we have a disease (physical or mental), that is only one part of us and even it can have some positive impact on who we are. Be honest, be true, this is your life’s journey, you can’t control every part of it, you can’t run from it, so don’t hide it. You are a multifaceted spirit, complicated and unique, you can’t allow one aspect to be your whole. The true you is not the person you were before you were sick, your true you is NOW. Life has a way of changing us, for good or bad, I believe that’s its purpose. I may be experiencing something bad but it will change me for the good. I decide. And so can you.<br />
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<br />Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-55423159249049211982018-04-11T11:20:00.001-04:002018-04-11T12:08:45.154-04:00The Natural Things I Do to Maintain my Autoimmune Rheumatoid Disease<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here I am, after years of suffering, feeling beautiful and whimsical and more free in my body than I have been in ages. Someone who hasn't battled what I battled might not understand how beautiful this photo truly is. Imagine being in so much pain your brain refuses to think. Imagine your joints being so stiff you literally cannot move your neck, arms, or waist/hips. Imagine you can't brush your own hair. Imagine you can barely bathe yourself because you can't reach behind you. Imagine you can't eat. Imagine having chest pains and dizziness and heart palpitations. Imagine you're living through all of that, and MORE, and yet no one can tell you what is going on. Not your family doctor, not the ER doctors, not the DOZENS of specialists you saw, not even the "Dr. House" type doctor, the one who is supposed to figure out mystery illnesses, all he could tell you is that your vitamins are low. Imagine this goes on FOR YEARS. I thought I was dying, I was living through hell, but I never gave up hope. My life truly began to change the day I received a diagnosis. <b>Ankylosing Axial Spondyloarthropathy</b>. An autoimmune disease that most often hits men over 40. Some people might think a diagnosis of a serious disease is depressing, for me it was what began to lift my depression. Not knowing, being treated by health care professionals like you're just crazy and stressed, is absolutely the worst. I needed to know I wasn't going to die. I was reassured that if I took care of myself I would not die from THIS disease, although having it leaves me open to others. Challenge accepted! Whatever comes my way, comes. After all, this isn't the first time I've been diagnosed with something. I was diagnosed with a small brain tumor at 22 so it seems battling health issues will be my burden. I'm determined to take that burden and turn it into something that can help and inspire others. In this modern day of widespread illness, I need to be strong so I can show others how to be strong too. </div>
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I plan to build on this blog post slowly over time so that I can share what I do to help myself live happily with this very painful and limiting disease. Let me make this very clear, I AM NOT A DOCTOR. I am simply a person with a sick body who has turned her life and disease around for the better. I am not going to provide hard scientific facts, it doesn't interest me nor do I have the time for that. Please, if you're interested in trying something but want to know the science behind it, do your own research. That's how I found all of this out. Google is your friend. But also keep in mind that for every article saying "This is beneficial" there will be another saying "This doesn't work". Science is a lot more fickle than we like to think. Ultimately, if it's not dangerous, it's up to you to decide if it's worth a try. I'm creating the list of everything I do; it's up to you to decided to take and leave what you will. </div>
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24) Loss of all emotion</div>
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25) Swollen ankles/knees</div>
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29) Loss of Weight (about 20 pounds over a few weeks)</div>
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4) Full Head Feeling - I only get this a few times a month at the most</div>
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7) Incredible pain in the chest - still something I am working on. I do get this often.</div>
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8) Unable to lift ARM - My right shoulder has damage so I have a hard time lifting it above my head </div>
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As you can see a lot of the symptoms have subsided. The "now" list still appears long and arduous but it is much more manageable. Most of my daily symptoms revolve around pain and inflammation and while I can't always control it with natural remedies, I have learned to live with it and still be a happy person ready to take on life! I make highly detailed art with my damaged joints. I travel all over the world, sometimes even SOLO. I exercise and I walk. I have friends that I actually see! I have hobbies and interests! My mind is excited and passionate again! If you've been where I've been you'll understand how amazing that is. :) </div>
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I've achieved this without the use of pharmaceutical drugs, for the most part. The only non-natural medication I have used throughout this entire ordeal is single dose extra strength Advil. I use it anywhere from 0-4 times a week only when the pain and symptoms are beyond what I can bare. Most weeks I do not use Advil. But during a bad flare up, after I have tried everything I can think of, I will resort to it. </div>
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This probably sounds like I am against pharmaceutical drugs and that is not the case. It was my personal choice to try to stay away from them as much as possible (based on a variety of scientific reasons) but I had the ability to do so. I was reassured that I wasn't dying. I was getting permanent damage but that was something I was willing to risk. I understand that not everyone feels that is the right path for them and I wholeheartedly respect that. I'm going to pass along what I've learned and seen success with because I truly believe it will benefit anyone, regardless of what choice they've made concerning pharmaceuticals. I am NOT here to judge. We sick people get enough of that in our daily lives. Just keep in mind that I support you in your journey, you may not have chosen the same path as me, but that does not mean it is a "wrong" path. I learned a long time ago that life is not made up of "rights" and "wrongs" .... but rather individual journeys. It's my hope to be a positive influence on your journey. :) </div>
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I've decided I'm going to try to list these things starting with what was MOST EFFECTIVE for me. Please keep in mind that our bodies are different and what works amazingly well for me may not for you. It's all a matter of trial and error, but do try to give things a good shot.</div>
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I decided to start with this one because it really had a HUGE impact on my pain and inflammation and it's so easy and cost effective. When I first felt the results I cried to everyone I knew how much of a miracle it was. A beautiful gift from the Earth! Try it, please, it doesn't hurt! :) </div>
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Apple Cider Vinegar is the only vinegar that becomes Alkaline once inside the body. Back in the 1950s a nurse who was working in a Rheumatoid Clinic discovered that this could cut a major amount of pain from the lives of her patients. The reasons we experience so much pain and damage to our joints is because there is constant inflammation sitting there which eventually leads to a build up of acid and it's that acid that deteriorates our joints. The inflammation, the acid, and the deterioration ALL come together to cause us our incredible amounts of pain. The apple cider vinegar actually NEUTRALIZES the acid build up and helps take down inflammation. It sounds too good to be true, trust me I know, but it WORKS! </div>
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ON TOP OF THAT, when you consume Apple Cider Vinegar WITH THE MOTHER you are actually helping your digestive system too! "With the mother" means that the vinegar hasn't been pasteurized so all of the original GOOD bacteria remain in it. You can actually see them! Drink that seemingly gross stuff up because it helps! These good bacteria act as a natural probiotic. You're effectively putting good bacteria in your gut which will attack and get rid of the bad bacteria. I'll be doing a whole other point on gut health (stay tuned) but this is part of it. Not only that, but I have tried Apple Cider Vinegar without the mother and while it still helped it did not cut nearly as much pain as "with the mother" did. </div>
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Some people who have tried this said it only took 3-4 days to help! I was a little bummed when that wasn't the case for me. It took me 3.5 weeks for it to kick in! So, like I said, give it a real go! Don't give up if you don't see results immediately. Within that first month my pain and inflammation was down a whole <b>THIRD </b>of what I had been experiencing. That's A LOT of pain reduction. A lot, a lot. </div>
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What did happen within days was a much happier digestive system. WAY less stomach pains. NO indigestion. Normal bowel movements. Honestly, it's worth it just for this benefit but the pain management makes it pretty miraculous in my eyes. </div>
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I started with <b>TWO TABLE SPOONS</b> in a glass of water <b>6-8 times a day</b>. Make sure you shake your bottle of vinegar every time to get all those bacteria flowing and not just sitting at the bottom. Once I felt I had reached the maximum amount of pain relief I would get, I started to slowly take less of the vinegar and found that my pain relief stayed the same. It has been 1.5 YEARS since starting this regime and it still works. I now only take <b>1 TABLE SPOON</b> in a glass of water <b>3-4 times a day</b>. Some people may need more, some less. You'll have to gauge that for yourself. I have tried not taking it, while travelling for instance, and the pain does return after a while. So I know it's still working and that I still have to take it. I've tried Apple Cider Vinegar capsules while travelling and they certainly help but they are not even remotely as effective as the real thing. </div>
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<b>Before Eating</b> - I take my first glass as soon as I get up in the morning with cold water. It shoots me right awake and it kicks in really fast. My mornings are the best! Throughout the day I will take my vinegar with room temperature water about a half hour before a snack or meal. Remember, it helps digest your food!</div>
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It seems like such a simple solution that can't possibly be true, but it is! After using it for a few months I had my specialist appointment with my Rheumatologist. She doesn't seem to care much for my natural way of doing things and is always trying to convince me to take immunosuppressants but she respects the fact that I've researched everything and have a solid plan in place. A plan that is working according to the tests she regularly runs on me. The interesting thing is that she actually trains new rheumatoid doctors and when I told one young male about the vinegar he was very excited. I expressed how annoyed I was that no one had told me about this simple natural miracle and he said that it is something they are aware of but because there isn't enough modern scientific studies done on it they are <b>LEGALLY NOT ALLOWED</b> to tell us about it! That's the kind of nonsense that really bothers me about modern medicine. But, I am here to share! Give it a try! I'd love to hear how it goes. :) </div>
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Taking part in this group exhibition was a really exciting achievement for me. TWIST Gallery is around the corner from my home and studio so I see it very often. I think it's pretty obvious but I'll say it anyways, it's GORGEOUS! I always got the impression it exhibited more established artists and it was a dream of mine to have my work on their walls. And what a dream come true it was! I felt so honoured to hang alongside the works of some of Toronto's most talented artists. It was truly a night to remember. :) </div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-61828045269172772892017-11-06T11:56:00.000-05:002017-11-06T11:56:13.070-05:00How To Make Oil Paint From Scratch<br />
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This video is pieced together from a LIVE Facebook Stream (<a href="http://www.fb.com/MalindaPrudhomme">www.FB.com/MalindaPrudhomme</a>) where I attempted to make oil paint from scratch for the very FIRST time using gold pigments I bought in Cannes, France. :)<br />
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It was a great first experience but I can imagine things would have turned out better with different tools and more practice. If you happen to have any kind suggestions feel free to leave them in the comments. :)<br />
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<br />Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-91608638046242488032017-11-06T11:40:00.000-05:002017-11-06T11:40:41.492-05:00BIG ART BOOK 2017 - I Got The COVER! :D<br />
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<b>BIG ART BOOK 2017</b></div>
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Scarborough Arts</div>
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January 26 - February 05 2017</div>
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Opening Reception January 26 2017</div>
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It's been around 9 months since this happened and I'm still over-the-moon thrilled about it. I had been published in Scarborough Arts' BIG ART BOOK before back in 2014 and was even honoured with a Juror's Choice Award; a moment I still cherish. So getting three artworks into the 2017 publication was a delight ... but I was not prepared for the very great honour of being chosen for the cover. The theme for this issue was "Spectacular Celebrations" and they felt my piece embodied that well. Holding this beautiful book in my hands, with my bright beautiful painting "Cheeky Beauties" featuring the lovely Alyestal Hamilton on it, was an incredibly proud and happy moment. Another memory to cherish thanks to Scarborough Arts! :) </div>
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See more photos on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/MalindaPrudhomme/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1497467610290185" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-91955350138277035892017-11-03T17:47:00.000-04:002017-11-03T17:47:54.923-04:00Restless Mind ~ Beautiful Spirit<br />
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<b>"Restless Mind ~ Beautiful Spirit"</b></div>
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November 2016</div>
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Acrylic Paint on Bamboo Board</div>
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6.7" x 11.7"</div>
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SOLD</div>
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<b>8" x 10" Prints</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/555622058/restless-mind-beautiful-spirit-pop-art?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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<b>Larger Prints</b></div>
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This stunning portrait painting on a bamboo board is actually a revival and re-imagination of one of my older styles. Back in 2012 I created a series on bamboo board entitled "Restless In Wonderment". Two of the three pieces were damaged in a storm during an outdoor art show but the most beloved one remained perfectly intact. Over the years it was published in magazines and was even on a cover! But for some reason it never sold. Then during my Solo Exhibition in November 2016 it sold TWICE. A gentleman from out of town purchased it at the gallery as a gift for his niece's wedding; while I had taken a payment from a long time supporters father. It turned out the daughter had always loved the piece. I decided to create her one from scratch using my new techniques and skills. The piece depicts her as one of my Restless Beauties, being filled with an abundance of thoughts. I wanted the painting to exude a calm beauty while expressing her restless mind using colour and design in the background. It's our thoughts and our feelings that makes us the truly beautiful and unique beings we are. </div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-61272306431254897862017-11-03T16:04:00.001-04:002017-11-03T16:04:11.588-04:00Santa Commission<br />
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<b>"Santa"</b></div>
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December 2016</div>
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Acrylic and Oil Paint on Canvas</div>
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It has been almost a year since I worked on this beautiful heartwarming piece and it's meaning still makes me misty eyed. Diane contacted me a couple of years ago asking if I could take a photo of her deceased father and create a portrait of him as Santa. She explained that it was a cherished family memory, him dressing up every year for the holidays. I knew in my heart I had to take on the challenge. So much detail went into this cheerful Santa and I am beyond thrilled with the results. Diane ordered many prints for family members so it truly warms my heart knowing my artwork will bring so much joy to so many this holiday season and many more to come. :) </div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-51272719749948912032017-11-03T15:25:00.000-04:002017-11-03T15:25:52.325-04:00November Art Salon 2016<br />
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<b>November Art Salon 2016</b></div>
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Gallery 1313</div>
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November 24th to December 4th 2016</div>
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Opening Night: November 24th 2016</div>
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That's right folks, I'm a YEAR behind in my posting! LOL Life has really gotten away from me this last year and I feel like I'm constantly chasing my tail. But despite being so behind I still want to share my special moments with you. This was my second time taking part in the November Art Salon and once again I really enjoyed myself. This time my friend and fellow artist Nadia Gurkova was also exhibiting in the show so we met up at the vegan restaurant Fresh to have a bite to eat beforehand. It was a really lovely night, the crowd was incredible, and I always love exhibiting at Gallery 1313. :) </div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-9406464268341653632017-10-18T18:19:00.000-04:002017-10-18T18:19:03.747-04:00~*| Cheeky Beauties |*~<br />
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<b>"Cheeky Beauties"</b></div>
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November 2016</div>
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Acrylic & Oil Paint on Wood Panel</div>
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This series hopes to capture women in a “cheeky” moment. More often than not, women in the media are portrayed with a rather calm or sultry expression or a soft smile. It is quite rare to see a woman being a goofball but oddly enough that’s when women are truly expressing their spirit. In my mind there isn’t anything quite like a woman who, in that moment, is comfortable being her adorable quirky self. My two beauties show different sides of their cheekiness with Alyestal being a ‘Silly Goose’ and Marie-Claude channeling her ‘Old Soul’. I hope the two colourful pieces bring a smile to your face. :)<br />
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-38923293848581577462017-08-12T09:53:00.000-04:002017-08-12T13:22:31.286-04:00Malinda Prud'homme on TV!<br />
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HUGE EXCITING NEWS!!! I'M GOING TO BE ON TV!!!</div>
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Last year Apartment 11 Productions asked me to be their portrait specialist for their TVOKids television series The Mystery Files! How crazily amazing is that? Out of all the incredible Canadian portrait artists ... they chose me. I can't even begin to describe how overwhelming and touching that is. </div>
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It was last September when out of the blue I received a call from Ariel at Apartment 11 Productions asking if I'd be interested in being in an episode. I was floored. He went on to tell me that he had searched for the right candidate online and after a short while of watching a few artists' online presence, he knew I was the perfect candidate. He saw me as a highly talented portrait artist with a good heart and a good message; a good role model for children. Still to this day those words touch me. Soon I was speaking with their writer Claire and come November we were shooting the episode right in my neighborhood at the Gladstone Hotel where I had set up a rental studio. Everything was very surreal. I still can't believe it. </div>
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I'm definitely no actor and I'm terrible at remembering details, never mind lines! But the director, Kyla (one of the stars), and the whole filming crew were beyond kind and helpful. Very patient, very easy going, and super encouraging. They made me feel like I belonged there. I will cherish those memories forever. </div>
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I've waited all this time for the episode to air and it has finally come. This is a BIG MOMENT for me! I would love to share it with as many of you as I can. Please join in the excitement and watch my episode "The Mystery Of The Way We See". Kyla and I talk about the history of portraiture while we create portraits of each other! Grab all those beautiful babies of yours, furbabies, or just your beautiful self, and tune in to TVO Kids on Monday August 28th at 6PM! Don't forget to set your PVR! </div>
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I'm nervous. I'm excited. I'm grateful. I'm in denial. I'm proud. I'm terrified. I'm happy. I'm ... I'm ... I don't know what I am! :P </div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-64934516730589634052017-06-21T18:21:00.000-04:002017-06-21T18:21:16.671-04:00Presenting "The 20s Reborn" ...<br />
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Having painted and become friends with her sister, it was only natural that Janique St Laurent and I would become a part of each others online circle. What a blessing that was because she would soon post a picture that would inspire one of the most delicate, beautiful, and unique pieces I have ever created. In her photo she wore a lovely 1920s inspired headband and I couldn’t help but feel this gorgeous old soul with a passion for social justice embodied the spirit of the roaring era. With that in mind I decide to capture her beauty somewhat translucently to convey that this 20s spirit is being reborn into our modern world. A particularly special aspect of the piece is a sculpted antique frame that, like the portrait, seems solid but then becomes ghostly. Lastly the gems in the jewelry give the piece a dream-like sparkle. I’m an avid history lover, and the 1920s is one of my favourite eras, so creating this piece truly touched my soul.</div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-78048108112143583622017-06-06T12:29:00.000-04:002017-06-06T12:29:30.304-04:00Malinda Prud'homme TOTE BAGS! :D <br />
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Like most artists I offer a whole variety of items with my artworks on it. With the exception of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/malindaprudhomme" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>, I depend on outside manufacturers to make the items for my fans to enjoy. I have a Fashion Clothing line with <a href="https://shopvida.com/collections/malinda-prudhomme" target="_blank">VIDA</a> (currently under re-construction) and a print/everyday item shop with <a href="https://malinda-prudhomme.pixels.com/" target="_blank">Pixels</a> (also known as Fine Art America). On occasion I will purchase my own items to test out the quality of the products I'm providing. TWO years ago I purchased this beautiful "Golden Indian Bride" Tote Bag from my own print shop and was not disappointed. The image quality is gorgeous and the bag is built really sturdy. It has been my go to bag for all of my running around, including quick grocery runs, since I received it and it's still kicking! I figured since the quality and look of this bag is so great it wouldn't hurt to share my experience. You can get your own Tote Bag with any of my artworks on it at my Print Shop <a href="https://malinda-prudhomme.pixels.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>! Happy shopping! :) </div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-18994009383762002532017-06-06T11:50:00.000-04:002017-06-06T11:50:50.751-04:00Amazing ALL GLITTER Artwork! <br />
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A few years ago I met a really beautiful soul here in the Toronto art community. She was determined to support emerging Toronto artists with groups and award ceremonies ON TOP of creating her own successful career as a creator of unique glitter artwork. With extreme dedication and an intense amount of work she has achieved just that ... and gained quite a few friends in the process. I'm so proud to say that I'm one of them and it fills me with so much joy to see her thriving in her element. </div>
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The oh-so-lovely <a href="http://www.trilli.ca/" target="_blank">Alexa Trilli</a> gave my husband Darren and I such an incredible gift on our wedding day; our very own glitter portrait! I absolutely love her work and was over-the-moon excited about owning such a beautiful and personal piece. She captured our likeness perfectly with a gorgeous variety of glitter. It honestly amazes me. </div>
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Pictures of her work just plain ol' don't do it justice. These pieces are so sparkly it takes your breath away. And as if this piece wasn't impressive enough, her most recent pieces have an even more realistic feel to them. Recently <a href="https://www.facebook.com/trilli.artist/" target="_blank">TRILLI</a> held her first Solo Exhibition at Super Wonder Gallery and sold many of her pieces which is an incredible achievement for any artist. </div>
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I'm also lucky enough to have this early piece in my collection. A couple of years ago I held a Colouring Contest and Trilli took part with this piece and was among the finalists. While it doesn't represent the quality of her recent work; it is still one of my favourites and I am so thrilled to have it in my home. I just love it! :) </div>
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Check her out for yourself! She's got videos that help show off the glitter and much more! :) </div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-14499555203438032862017-05-24T14:21:00.000-04:002017-05-24T15:09:34.297-04:00Beauty Is Varied ~ Solo Art Exhibition: Closing Reception Party<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Myself with the beautiful Marie-Claude Bedard along with my piece </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">inspired by her quirky side "Cheeky Beauties" 'Old Soul'</span></div>
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<b>"Beauty Is Varied"</b></div>
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Malinda Prud'homme's Solo Exhibition</div>
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Gallery 50</div>
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Art & Design District, Toronto</div>
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November 16-20 2016</div>
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Closing Party: Nov 19th 2016, 7PM-10PM</div>
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After a quiet Opening Day I was really looking forward to my Closing Party to celebrate my hard work with some family, friends, fans, and my muses for my new artworks. I was not disappointed! Almost everyone who planned to come was able to make it, despite the terrible weather we had that evening, including all of my muses and even some muses from past shows/artworks. Gallery 50 was a beautiful venue for this type of event and everyone was welcome to enjoy snacks and wine while taking their time looking at my artwork up close and personal. I even had the chance to talk to almost all of my guests, what a joy!<br />
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That evening the father of one of my muses and long time supporter, Danielle St Laurent, decided to buy one of my pieces for her as a surprise Christmas gift. I was floored! There's nothing more special than one of my pieces going to someone who truly appreciates it and connects with it; and apparently she had loved this piece (created in 2012) for many years. You can imagine the complete range of emotions that set in when I arrived to uninstall my exhibition the next day, only to find that the piece was gone. Turns out the owner, not knowing I had sold it, sold it to a guest staying in her B&B. That very lovely guest was kind enough to wait for me to arrive at the gallery thinking he would be giving me some really amazing news. It was but it wasn't! LOL I was so touched that he liked my work and felt it was the perfect gift for his Niece on her wedding day, but I was so disappointed that my lack of communication led to my dear Danielle not being able to receive her Christmas gift. Thankfully, everything turned out well, actually it all worked out for the better! After speaking with Danielle's parents (who were very kind and understanding) I decided to create a similar piece in a new updated style with Danielle and her beautiful spirit in mind. The piece was a hit! Thanks to her lovely family I was able to see her Christmas day reaction to her gift (what a gift that was for me ... I definitely shed happy tears!). I absolutely love the new piece and look forward to sharing it with you soon!<br />
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As for all those who took the time to attend my Closing Reception Party for my "Beauty Is Varied" exhibition, I want to say THANK YOU! I put so much of myself and SO much work into it, all I wanted in return was for people to come and enjoy it. You made that wish come true! Your continued support and encouragement is beyond appreciated. Well wishes and love to you always!<br />
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SEE THE FULL ALBUM ON FACEBOOK - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/MalindaPrudhomme/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1346865432017071" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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Want to see my blog post about the Installation Day? <a href="http://malindaprudhomme.blogspot.ca/2017/04/beauty-is-varied-solo-art-exhibition.html" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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Want to see my blog post about the Opening Day? <a href="http://malindaprudhomme.blogspot.ca/2017/04/beauty-is-varied-solo-art-exhibition_20.html" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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I could not ask for more supportive parents! I love them so much!</div>
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My poster on the very popular Queen Street West!</div>
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My muse Marie-Claude Bedard alongside my "Cheeky Beauties" painting of her!</div>
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A lovely little crowd. :)</div>
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Fellow Toronto Artist, and fiance of Danielle St-Laurent, Stu Edwards, with his inlaws. I've been lucky enough to capture the beauty of two of their daughters!</div>
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Myself with the gorgeous sisters, my muses, Danielle St Laurent (AKA Severin Stargher) and Janique St Laurent.</div>
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Janique St Laurent and I next to my piece "The 20s Reborn" inspired by her beauty.</div>
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I was SO happy to have the support of my friend and fellow artist Nadia Gurkova.</div>
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So lovely to see Raymond again! He's been a fan of my work since my first Solo Show!</div>
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Danielle St Laurent alongside my piece "True Beauty" inspired by her stunning beauty.</div>
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One of my favourite photos of the evening, Myself with my lovely fan Emma. This piece was her favourite of the bunch. :)</div>
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I always greatly appreciate the support of these two AMAZING people; Carlos Sa Rodrigues and Tanzina Amin, the owners of Artusiasm Gallery.</div>
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My hunny Darren talking with Danielle St Laurent's hunny Stu Edwards.</div>
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These two beautiful people, Adam and Andrea Rivard, have been so incredibly supportive of me. They started out as Darren's friends (Darren and Adam go way back) but I'm lucky to call them friends now too. It always means the world to me when they come out to my events. :)</div>
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The absolutely stunning Alyestal and I next to my piece "Cheeky Beauties" 'Silly Goose' inspired by her quirky side!</div>
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Alyestal alongside my portrait of her. She is an AMAZING poet! Check her out online.</div>
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My family .... where would I be without them?</div>
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I am super blessed to call this lovely lady my friend. Alexa Trilli is a glitter artist, curator, and owner/operator of the Emerging Toronto Artist Awards. I have seen her blossom into the most kick ass female ever!</div>
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Sign the guest book, please! Haha :)</div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-49487252923779497522017-04-20T17:31:00.000-04:002017-05-24T14:22:51.745-04:00Beauty Is Varied ~ Solo Art Exhibition: Opening Day<br />
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<b>"Beauty Is Varied"</b></div>
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Malinda Prud'homme's Solo Exhibition</div>
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Gallery 50</div>
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Art & Design District, Toronto</div>
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November 16-20 2016</div>
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Opening Day: Nov 16th 2016, 1PM-5PM</div>
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It was nothing but crickets at the Opening of my Solo Exhibition "Beauty Is Varied" at Gallery 50 in Toronto, but I still enjoyed myself. I wasn't expecting anything different, since the show opened on a Wednesday during the day, but I thought it would be a good time to do some Live Painting and enjoy the exhibition. I had a chance to work on my piece that is still in progress all these month later entitled "Mongolian Beauty". It was peaceful and inspiring to be working in a Toronto gallery (in the Art & Design district no less) filled with my artwork. :)<br />
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Want to see my blog post about the Installation Day? <a href="http://malindaprudhomme.blogspot.ca/2017/04/beauty-is-varied-solo-art-exhibition.html" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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Want to see my blog post about the Closing Reception Party? <a href="http://malindaprudhomme.blogspot.ca/2017/05/beauty-is-varied-solo-art-exhibition.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-21947630965425238592017-04-20T16:38:00.000-04:002017-05-24T14:24:40.193-04:00Beauty Is Varied ~ Solo Art Exhibition: Installation Day<br />
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Malinda Prud'homme's Solo Exhibition</div>
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Gallery 50</div>
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November 16-20 2016</div>
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Installation Day: Nov 15th 2016</div>
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I woke up that morning filled with beans! I could not wait to see all of my work up in Gallery 50 off Queen West in the Art & Design District of Toronto! I've lived and worked in the area for the past seven years but because it's a "hot" area for the arts it took me a little while to work myself into the community as a professional artist. In my eyes, this show was a real feat for me and I planned to celebrate it with new artwork and a party! But first, the not so fun task of setting up. After packing up all of my artwork, my incredibly helpful, kind, and talented protège Danielle and I walked it all over to the gallery and spent the afternoon installing it. Gallery 50 is truly a beautiful space and I was very thrilled with the end result of my show. :) </div>
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Stay tuned for blog posts about the Opening Day/Live Painting as well as the Closing Reception Party! </div>
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Continue scrolling to see photos of the exhibition during the installation day. :) </div>
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See the full album on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/MalindaPrudhomme/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1311291782241103" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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Want to see my blog post about the Opening Day? <a href="http://malindaprudhomme.blogspot.ca/2017/04/beauty-is-varied-solo-art-exhibition_20.html" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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Want to see my blog post about the Closing Reception Party? <a href="http://malindaprudhomme.blogspot.ca/2017/05/beauty-is-varied-solo-art-exhibition.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Standing outside this wicked window looking into my exhibit ... wow ... crazy what a small city Sudbury gal can achieve!</div>
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Two beautiful sisters next to each other. It is such an honour to be able to capture the beauty of these women. </div>
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One of my NEW pieces created specially for this exhibition entitled "The 20s Reborn"! Stay tuned for an official post coming soon.</div>
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Super excited about these two NEW portraits that were also created specially for this exhibition. They are entitled "Cheeky Beauties" 'Old Soul' and 'Silly Goose' and are meant to celebrate the quirky sides of female beauty. An official post will be coming soon! </div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-13312410927658456422017-04-19T16:00:00.000-04:002017-04-19T16:00:06.680-04:00Something Simple Has Helped My Disease: Apple Cider Vinegar W/ The Mother<br />
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I've been sick for quite a few years now. It started about 4 years ago, or at least that's when it was becoming unbearable and my doctor could no longer chalk it up to bad posture or a physically challenging career, but I wasn't very vocal about it until about a year ago when I FINALLY received a diagnosis. I didn't want to burden anyone with my negativity, and for me the "unknown" was too terrifying for "think positive" to work, especially after so many years. As soon as I got my answer my whole life began to shift and I've been slowly getting back to myself ever since. Like I said, it's been about a year now that I've known I have a rare-ish <b>Autoimmune Disease </b>called <b>Axial Spondyloarthropathy</b>. Basically, my body is attacking itself, just like any other autoimmune disease, but the attack in my case is being focused heavily on my hips and spine and I already have permanent damage that isn't usual for my age. It's also attacking my digestive system, my lungs, my skull, and likely other spots, only time will tell. The thing is, "it is what it is". I know that gets overused a lot but in this case it's the truth. I can only take care of myself to the best of my ability and then the rest is out of my hands. Does this run in my family? Everyone asks. No. I could sit and think of all the reasons why; the air, the food, the chemicals, the pollution, and on, and on, and on ... but it won't serve me in a positive way so I just don't. It is what it is. </div>
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The hardest challenge for me was trying to cope and keep up with my work as an artist. Some may not realize that painting highly detailed work is incredibly hard on your neck, spine, and shoulders. I certainly don't blame my doctor for thinking that was the issue because it is common for artists to be stiff and sore. So just imagine throwing my bone/inflammatory disease into the mix. It's insane. I have experienced pain that made me want to curl up into a ball and cease to exist. It sounds dramatic because it is. I love life and I am truly blessed but sometimes certain amounts of pain can just push you beyond your mental limits. But I digress, because you know what, I have "OK" days too. And lately I've been having "I feel like a normal sore person" days and that's beyond exciting! How did this improvement happen? </div>
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I do a lot of things to maintain my disease as best I can. It's not as simple as drinking apple cider vinegar. </div>
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~ I <b>Stretch</b> CONSTANTLY. People always said "do yoga", and I get it, but I needed certain specific stretches for my body, and now that I've found the most effective ones, I've got a great routine going and it works for me. I love my stretches so much, and I truly believe they would help any artist or person with a similar affliction to mine, I plan to someday make a video to share them with everyone. </div>
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~ I also cut many things out of my <b>Diet</b> and that had a tremendous effect. These foods are not poison to everyone. If you're not sick and it somehow offends you that I can't eat things; check yourself. Some people CAN'T eat the things you can. If you suffer and you want to try cutting some things out of your diet I suggest: 1. Dairy 2. Refined Sugar 3. Wheat 4. Eggs 5. Citrus Fruit 6. All Starch. Start with just one at a time, at least two week intervals, and see for yourself what things make you inflamed or give you digestive issues and sinus issues. Dairy absolutely is poison for me. The others I can tolerate (not be instantly sick) but only in small amounts and at spread out intervals. </div>
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~ Another part of my regime is <b>Acupuncture and Chiropractics</b>. When I first started going I could barely rotate my neck or hips. I was stuck. My bones very rarely adjusted at all until I started doing Acupuncture before my Chiro adjustments. I really believe Acu allowed the Chiro to actually work. It's been almost two years and many of my bones crack on their own or when I stretch. It's not all that's needed but man it feels so good. I can pretty much fully rotate my head from side to side now which is amazing. I used to have a hard time bathing myself .... now I can kneel down and paint in all sorts of positions. It's amazing. :) </div>
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~ A VERY important thing I did was see a <b>Cognitive Behavioural Therapist</b>. I feel absolutely no shame at all when I say I needed help coping with my new life with this disease. This was the second time a therapist would change my life for the better. I won't rant too much about mental health but I will say that if you have a physical disease your thoughts and feelings will impact that disease intensely. It's common knowledge, or at least it should be, that the mind effects the body and likewise. So if you believe you're struggling with anything at all mentally you should consider talking to a professional and work through anything you've got weighing on you. It's fueling your physical disease. I am by no means saying if you fix your mental struggles you'll be cured. All I'm saying is that relieving your mind of things that don't serve you will help you better cope with your physical disease and may even lessen the severity of some of your symptoms ... maybe even take some away! For example, I have lung issues and digestive issues which are part of my disease. When I'm stressed or depressed those issues are magnified. When I'm feeling content I rarely notice those symptoms. I only ask that you consider it because if you give it all you've got it could change your life forever. </div>
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~ All of these four things greatly improved my life and my condition but I was still in a terrible amount of pain and was filled with inflammation. I reached out to my sister who is more into science and medicine than me and she sent me this <a href="https://helloasphyxia.wordpress.com/2015/09/18/natural-treatment-for-ankylosing-spondylitis-and-inflammatory-arthritis/" target="_blank">ARTICLE</a> about a woman who was treating her disease, the same as mine, with <b>Apple Cider Vinegar</b>. </div>
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"It seems vinegar was suggested by Margaret Hills, back in the 1950s, in her book about inflammatory arthritis. From her nursing training, she understood that inflammation is a build up of acid. It’s the acid that gradually damages our joints if we don’t get rid of the inflammation. She also knew that when you consume [apple cider] vinegar, it becomes alkaline in the body. So her theory was that the alkaline vinegar would neutralize the acidic inflammation. Lots of people with all kinds of inflammatory arthritis have found relief this way, thanks to her book on the topic."</div>
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It seems too good to be true ... but <b>It Freaking Works</b>, guys! I'm not a doctor or a scientist but I can say without a doubt that it really works for me. I started with the Reinhart's doing 2 table spoons in a cup of room temp water 4-6 times a day until that bottle was gone. Then I purchased the Bragg brand as I'd heard it was created for medical reasons. Before I was done this bottle I was down to 1 table spoon in room temp water 3-4 times a day and I was feeling much less pain. I will warn that although some people experience relief within days, it took me about 3-4 weeks. So be patient. After not much time at all, a few days maybe, I did notice that my digestive system was working properly again and I felt much less bloated and irregular. I should also mention that I sip it through a straw so that my teeth don't get damaged or stained. It's worth a try just for the digestive benefits alone! I've also tried the Omega Nutrition brand and it seemed to have similar effects but was much more sour and a little harder on my stomach. My preferred brand is Bragg and I will attest to the fact that "with the Mother" is a very important quality. I notice much more pain relief when the vinegar comes "with the Mother". I was determined to feel better so I started with a large amount. If you're feeling unsure try starting small and working your way up to a dose that keeps you at a tolerable amount of pain. </div>
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When I first started feeling the effects of the Apple Cider Vinegar I wanted to shout it from the rooftop but I told myself I better wait to be SURE of it's personal benefits to me and my disease. It's been <b>SIX MONTHS</b> and the pain relief is even more effective than ever before. Am I pain free? No, never. I still feel pain. Some days I still feel a lot of pain. I still have week long or sometimes two week long episodes but they are few and far between now. On average, when all six months are weighed in the balance, I have much much less pain and that's worth celebrating. Before November, when I started using the Apple Cider Vinegar, I literally could not remember what it was like to live a day without major pain. Now I feel I have days when I'm just a normal person with a sore back or shoulders from working hard. People who don't suffer may not understand, but that's seriously amazing to me. </div>
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If you have an arthritic or inflammatory disease you may want to consider the idea. If you do happen to give it a try, or have tried it in the past, feel free to comment and let me know how it goes/went! I wish you all nothing but good health, happiness, success, and love in your life. :)</div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-66335069707452209852017-04-04T15:09:00.002-04:002017-04-04T20:12:48.741-04:00Introducing Our Furbaby Boy TYRION! :D <br />
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Darren and I are very excited to introduce our new #Furbaby boy, TYRION!<br />
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This sweet little #Cat stole Darren's heart when he went to pick up some food for our big ball-of-love Maverick this past Sunday. He texted me first with a picture of his name thinking it was adorable! If you don't know, Tyrion Lanister is a dwarf with an incredible wit and personality from the novel/TV series "Game of Thrones". It just happens to be one of Darren and I's favourites ... and Tyrion just happens to be one of our favourite characters. After receiving the text I felt I could picture him and almost had a feeling "he's ours". I asked Darren for a picture of him and bam, he was exactly the cat I had imagined. Perfect little fluff bean! I immediately went to the store to meet him and, after seeing how talkative and cuddly and playful and sweet he was, we quickly returned home to apply for our interview. They told us many people loved Tyrion and were considering him for their family so we were a bit on edge. The Toronto Cat Rescue called us within hours and after a lovely and cheerful interview we were given the go-ahead to pick up our sweet baby boy.<br />
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Here's what we know about Tyrion. He was rescued from a hoarding situation so we are hopeful he will grow to love Maverick. Because he had to fight for food his whole life, he is very teeny tiny. When he was originally seized they thought he was only 1 because he is so small ... little bird bones (sad but so cute too) ... but after the vet neutered him he figured he is more like 3 years old. Our big boy Maverick is about 8 years old, so Tyrion will be the new baby of the house.<br />
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We bathed him when we brought him home, you can see him drying in the picture, but usually his fur is very fluffy (he's a long haired domestic) and disheveled looking which is so adorable. He's smart, but such a goof when he plays. I think his most charming characteristic is his "singing" or "chit chatting" he does non-stop. A very talkative and cuddly little boy.<br />
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Tyrion's been with us for 2 days so far and we've already made great strides when it comes to his and Mavericks relationship. Maverick is a big time doufy douf so he just wanted to be friends and play right away. Tyrion was very nervous and there was definitely hissing and "twacking". Maverick's expression was sad but hilarious too. "Parents, why doesn't it like me? Doesn't it see I just want to play? I'm being so gentle and submissive." LOL Maverick is a very good boy. He shows his dominance sometimes by using his size to corner Tyrion. But he just keeps eye contact, he doesn't do anything physical. It's a conversation they're having with their eyes and it seems very intense but we are seeing improvements fast. We keep Tyrion in the bathroom at night for now (so they both feel safe and have a good rest) and Maverick will "sing the song of his people" to him starting at 5am or so. Eventually Tyrion began talking back and it seemed like a good happy conversation. Yesterday was a bit hit-and-miss but this morning they played together and ate together and seem to be doing really well. They are currently both sleeping on the couch beside me, Tyrion on the seat and Maverick on the head rest. Super super cute and such a relief to see.<br />
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We're very happy and excited to grow our family! I've been feeling a bit better lately, hopefully it lasts, but this is definitely a good time to introduce a new life into our home. We love him so much already and we know that love will only continue to grow as we get to know him better. Here's hoping Maverick will love him too!<br />
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Hey Folks! Sometimes it’s hard to grasp how much TIME goes into an #Artwork just by looking at it. I thought it might be interesting to break down my latest #IndianBride #Portrait #Painting. For me, time is based on size, but more importantly, amount of detail. Every artist has a different style and method so times, and therefore prices, can vary greatly from person to person. This is just a taste of what I’ve got going on. :)<br />
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I would consider this piece to be an easier LESS TIME consuming #Indian #Bride portrait and here’s why:<br />
1) It’s only 8” x 10”<br />
2)The eyes are closed<br />
3)The mouth is closed<br />
4)Very little hair is showing (hair is super time consuming)<br />
5)Very little blending needed on clothing<br />
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TIMELINE:<br />
- Drawing - 3hrs<br />
- Acrylic layers (Background, clothing, beginning of metallics) - 8hrs<br />
- Finish acrylic metallics - 3hrs<br />
- First layer on flesh tones (oil paint begins) - 1hr<br />
- Second layer on flesh tones - 3hrs<br />
- Creating gold oil paint - 1hr<br />
- Outlining veil, starting the hair, starting outline of matha patti and tikka (head jewelry) - 8hrs<br />
- Finish outlining matha patti and tikka, eyebrows, start eyes, continue hair - 10hrs<br />
- Complete most of the eyes - 8hrs<br />
- Finish eyes, nose, nath (nose ring), shoulder, and left earring - 10hrs<br />
- Finish lips, right earring, necklace, and veil - 8hrs<br />
- Detail on veil and clothing, sorting and placing gems, start gem adhering - 8hrs<br />
- Finish adhering the gems - 8hrs<br />
- Paint the sides of the canvas - 1hr<br />
TOTAL = 80 HOURS<br />
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Keeping in mind that these times only reflect the work physically done on the piece and not the many hours that go into sharing progress photos, promoting the piece, photographing the piece and editing the photos, posting listings, posting it on my website, creating a blog post, and on and on. :)<br />
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Is this what you were expecting? Does it shock anyone? Does this help better grasp why my prices still need to go up? I’d love to know if anyone found this interesting or insightful. :)<br />
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<br />Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-48270687807310193782017-01-09T16:51:00.000-05:002017-01-09T16:51:14.189-05:00DIY Art Print Painting! <br />
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We decided to make our wedding a little different and instead of the usual flowers and arch, we decorated with our most precious belongings and roman columns to represent our love for travel (some of our favourite places being Italy and Greece). We had items that represented pretty much all of the things we love together except our cozy little home in Toronto with a view we absolutely adore. So I decided to make a little half art print / half painting of our view to include on one of our wedding ceremony columns. I could have painted it from scratch but I was really pressed for time so I thought I'd try a print technique I learned long ago but had never attempted. :)</div>
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1) Print out your to-scale picture using regular printer paper. Make sure your printer is set to "Best".</div>
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2) It's best if you make your image slightly larger than the canvas size so it isn't as hard to get in the right place. Once your picture is printed DO NOT trim the whites off. </div>
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3) Apply a healthy portion of Gel Medium all over the canvas as evenly as possible. I used a big brush to apply mine. </div>
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6) Make sure the gel medium is fully dry. Rip the excess paper off and peel whatever comes off without picking. </div>
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7) Using soaking wet paper towels, drench the paper and rub it off gently. </div>
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9) Some people are truly skilled at this and have a perfect print of their picture at this point. I'm not that good so the image was pretty wrecked. BUT I could still make out the basics.</div>
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Malinda Prud’hommehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11039546038206192239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7497339506346377810.post-51145765929285317232017-01-09T16:00:00.000-05:002017-01-09T16:00:23.952-05:00Pieces Of Our Journey ~ A Couple's Painting <br />
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<b>"Pieces Of Our Journey"</b></div>
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August 2016</div>
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Mixed Media on Canvas</div>
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36" x 48"</div>
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When Darren Edward and I first moved in together back in 2010 life was pretty blissful. Even though Darren didn't have much experience with art previous to our relationship, we would often find ourselves making small pieces just for fun. But we had yet to create something together! I had made this large scale canvas for a client but it was obvious to me that it wouldn't stand the test of time. That being the case, Darren and I decided to create something on it instead. We started off with a fun flowing "do whatever comes to mind" type abstract using acrylic paints. Then we drew on the patterns and the window. These have special meaning to us because we used photos from our travels as references. The complicated pattern was inspired by a design decal that was in our hotel room in Istanbul. We were in awe of the intricate beauty in Turkey. The less detailed pattern was inspired by some gorgeous floor tiles we admired in the Vatican City. Still to this day Italy is one of our favourite places to travel and we'll likely be going there for our honeymoon this spring. Lastly, the window is inspired by a stunning window on the Dublin Castle. Dublin was the first place we traveled together and it really solidified to us that we were the perfect travel partners. The unfinished piece hung in our room for many years and, as predicted, it warped atrociously. With our wedding coming up we decided to re-stretch it onto a solid frame and complete it so that it could be the center piece of our tent. We filled in the patterns with acrylic markers, I built up the crackle paste side frames and painted them a vintage gold. And lastly, I filled in the beautiful window with thin layers of acrylic washes and acrylic markers. It was done just in the nick of time and looked gorgeous up at our wedding. To make the piece even more special we decided to sign and date it right after our wedding ceremony. It now sits above our bed in our cozy little dungeon and we'll surely treasure it for the rest of our lives. :) </div>
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