Showcased On A Website!

I'm so happy and honoured to annouce that Shelley, the creator of "The Underground Ferris Wheel", has decided to showcase a couple of my pieces on her website at http://www.theundergroundferriswheel.com/?p=2123 . My pieces can be found at the bottom of the page or by clicking previous. Please check it out!!!

OFFERING ART CLASSES IN THE TORONTO AREA!!!

Hello! I am so happy and excited to announce that I will be running year long art classes during the 2010-2011 school year. As you probably know I am a qualified Visual Arts teacher (you can find me on the Ontario College of Teachers website) and I am also a working artist. I will be running three classes out of my personal studio in the Parkdale (Southwest Toronto) area. All three classes will be open to all ages. These classes will only have 7 available spots as I believe students get more out of a smaller class environment. The classes I will be offering are as follows:

Art Essentials:

This class will touch on many different mediums such as pencil, charcoal, ink, collage, gouache paint, acrylic paint, and object sculpture. It is more suited for the exploratory artist who wants a little taste of it all! The cost of this class includes the use of all materials such as pencils, willow charcoal, erasers, ink/pens, gouache paint, acrylic paint, brushes, paper, and easels, as well as a personal sketchbook which can be kept at the end of the course.

Number of Sessions – 7
Total Cost - $270.00
Time - 7pm-9pm
Dates of First Term - Tues Sept 14, Tues Sept 21, Tues Sept 28, Tues Oct 5, Tues Oct 12, Tues Oct 19, and Tues Oct 26.

Advanced Drawing:
This class will focus on different drawing skills. We will utilize pencils, graphite, charcoal, conte, ink, pastels, and transfers. The classes will not only focus on refining skill but also explore means of expressing oneself through drawing. This class is suitable for those students who love drawing and want to improve on their skills and learn new skills! The cost of this class includes the use of all materials such as pencils, graphite, charcoal, conte, ink, pastels, erasers, paper, tortillions, and stomps, as well as a personal sketchbook which can be kept at the end of the course.

Number of Sessions – 6
Total Cost - $220.00
Time - 7pm-9pm
Dates of First Term – Mon Sept 13, Mon Sept 20, Mon Sept 27, Mon Oct 4, Mon Oct 18, and Mon Oct 25.

Refined Painting:
This class explores a number of painting mediums and techniques ranging from those used during the Renaissance to those used in modern day practices. We will explore the worlds of watercolour and acrylic painting; and do in-depth work with oils. This class will be focused on learning or improving skills as well as exploring artistic concepts and meaning. This class would be great for any paint lover! The cost of this class includes the use of all materials including watercolour, acrylic, oils, oil mediums, brushes, pencils, erasers, easels, palettes, palette knives, and canvas’ which may be kept at the end of the course.  

Number of Sessions – 7
Total Cost - $280.00
Time - 7pm-9pm
Dates of First Term – Wed Sept 15, Wed Sept 22, Wed Sept 29, Wed Oct 6, Wed Oct 13, Wed Oct 20, and Wed Oct 27.

Please contact me as soon as possible to secure your (or your child’s) spot in one of these classes as there are minimal spots available. Also, if you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me. My e-mail is malinda_prudhomme@hotmail.com.

Idea For A New Series!

I have said countless times that this past year in North Bay has truly been the best year of my life. I have thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in art again and have met some amazing people. I have been talking about creating a series that reflects the beauty I have seen in North Bay for some time now. For me, the city exudes a sense of warmth and community and is clearly steeped with historical elegance. I have gone biking and on many walks while being here and what strikes me most about this city, and what I feel reflects its personality, is the beautiful architecture and its ability to maintain its historical presence while still becoming modern. When I return from Europe I hope to do a large series that mirrors this beauty. I have purchased an arm full of old sheets at thrift stores across town and hope to do a large series of, perhaps panoramic, mixed media paintings on them. At this point I feel like the paintings would depict the amazing architecture I have seen that is so characteristic of North Bay. I really think it will be a lovely series!

My First Sale!

I am very happy to announce that I have sold my very first piece of art. Erin Kelly from Pembroke, Ontario has purchased my piece "Mockery". It is a narrative collage which was created with storybook pages on posterboard. The piece portrays a princess that magically beheads all of the princes who come to wed her. It attempts to mock the societal ideal that all women should grow up to be "perfect" women and should find "perfect" men to marry them. It is an unrealistic and poisonous message that our modern cartoons help spread. Thank you for your support Erin!

Here is a photo of the piece "Mockery". I hope you enjoy it Erin!

This is a photo of Erin Kelly (Right) and I (Left) at our Education Graduation Luncheon. Erin and I both specialized in teaching junior and intermediate History.

Opening Night Of The 2010 Nipissing Fine Arts Juried Exhibition At White Water Gallery

I thought it might be nice to post a couple of photos from the opening night of the show.
Hope you enjoy them. :)



This is a photo of my drawing professor, Amanda Burk and I in front of my piece "Window". She was very happy and proud to have an entire wall dedicated to drawings created by her drawing students. She is a lovely person and a fantastic teacher. Though I plan to keep in touch with her, I will miss her greatly.



This is a photo of my fundamentals professor, Eileen O'Connor, and I in front of my piece "See". This is the piece that won the "Viewers Choice Award"!

I took this photo with my two amazing painting professors and their beautiful baby daughter. I learned a great deal from both of them and wish them all the best.

Here is a photo with my very supportive parents. Even though I had finished two university degrees they fully supported me in going back to school to pursue my artistic dream. I can't thank them enough for everything they have done for me! I love them very much.

Here is a photo of my partner and I. He has also been extremely supportive and encouraging. He has had such a positive affect on my life and I feel this has had a positive affect on my work.

Lastly, this is a photo of some fellow FAVA (Fine Arts/Visual Arts) ladies! Christine Charette (to my left) also had a piece in the show.

I have met some outstanding people this year while pursuing my artistic path and it really pains me to think that I will be leaving them all soon. I definitely hope we all keep in touch!