Mitchell Sandham In Ice Logo

As some of you know, for the past two months I have been working at Mitchell Sandham Inc. Though it is not a teaching position or an art related position I have come to feel at home as the communications manager at this insurance brokerage. I could not have asked to be surrounded by kinder people. For the past couple of weeks I was given permission to work on a rather special project. Working side by side with Lea White, my amazing trainer and co-worker, I was given the opportunity to create an in ice logo for a curling arena. Though the original design of the logo is not my handy work the new look certainly is! There were some ups and downs but I definitely think the final product turned out well. :D

<< My First Commission Is Complete >>

I am very proud to present my very first commissioned piece. This piece was commissioned by my Val Caron neighbour Joyce Favaro. She wanted me to draw a portrait of her adorable dog Cisco which she would then give as a gift to her husband Lou Favaro. This piece was a challenge but I think it turned out better then I could have expected!

If you or anyone you know is interested in commissioning a piece please let me know. As I am still a new artist my prices are very fair and nothing compares to an original piece of art. Many people fall into the trend of purchasing prints from decorating stores. These are not true pieces of art. While these "art pieces" will depretiate in price, an original piece of art will always increase in value.

You can trust me with pictures of your pets, children, vacation, wedding, or your original ideas! Please e-mail me at Info@MalindaPrudhomme.com for any inquiries. There is no gift more unique and thoughtful then an original piece of art!

- + - Nipissing Newsletter - + -

My dear friend and fellow artist, Stephanie Paulins, was kind enough to send me something that just made my day! As she is still a student in the Fine Arts/Visual Artst program at Nipissing University she found herself reading through this years FAVA newsletter and found that I had been mentioned! Here is a copy of the FAVA newsletter which mentions my "People's Choice" award I won at the 2010 FAVA Exhibition held at the White Water Gallery. Thanks for thinking of me Steph!

!!! My Very Own Studio !!!

I have finally finished setting up my very own studio in my apartment in the 'Art and Design District' of dowtown Toronto! It has been decorated with my favourite and most inspiring pieces including prints of Botticell's "Birth of Venus" (my favourite piece of all time), Botticelli's "Primavera", DaVinci's "Mona Lisa","Venus de Milo", and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and altar. I am so excited to get started on some creative creations in my new space! :D

Showcased On An Etsy Shop!

I am excited to announce that one of my pieces from my series "The Power in Women's Hands" entitled "China" has been chosen to be showcased in an etsy shop dedicated to the beauty of fans. Please click on the following link to check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c9ea7c4eb1e6d917b152cec/a-fan-tasy?index=0