Friday, September 27, 2013

Speed Painting ART AUCTION Today!


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It was suggested that I should auction off my 20 Min Speed Paintings and I think that is a great idea! It gives those who usually can't afford original artwork a chance to have a nice large art piece (18"x24") in their home. Bidding on all artworks start at $1.00. Auction ends Saturday morning at 8am (eastern time). Any purchases are greatly appreciated and will go back into my business.

Note: Please keep in mind that shipping costs will be added to the bidding cost. Please check your desired painting for shipping details. 
 
 
BIDDING ON FACEBOOK
 
Don't have Facebook? E-mail your bid!
 
 
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"Lady Autumn"
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board
18" x 24"

Bidding starts at $1.00! ...
Auction ends Saturday morning 8am (eastern time).

Note: When you bid on this painting you are agreeing to pay the amount you set as well as a shipping cost. If you purchase more than one piece you only pay the shipping charge once. (Are you in the Toronto or Sudbury area? FREE pick up is available!)

Canada: $50
USA: $70
Overseas: $90
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Forms of Payment:
Paypal
E-Transfer
Personal Cheque
Visa
MasterCard

Watch it come to life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff9EDLjWpJE
 
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"Sweet Cheeks"
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board
18" x 24"

Bidding starts at $1.00! ...
Auction ends Saturday morning 8am (eastern time).

Note: When you bid on this painting you are agreeing to pay the amount you set as well as a shipping cost. If you purchase more than one piece you only pay the shipping charge once. (Are you in the Toronto or Sudbury area? FREE pick up is available!)

Canada: $50
USA: $70
Overseas: $90
_____________________

Forms of Payment:
Paypal
E-Transfer
Personal Cheque
Visa
MasterCard

Watch it come to life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Z9qss7LSE
 
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"Tears"
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board
18" x 24"

Bidding starts at $1.00! ...
Auction ends Saturday morning 8am (eastern time).

Note: When you bid on this painting you are agreeing to pay the amount you set as well as a shipping cost. If you purchase more than one piece you only pay the shipping charge once. (Are you in the Toronto or Sudbury area? FREE pick up is available!)

Canada: $50
USA: $70
Overseas: $90
_____________________

Forms of Payment:
Paypal
E-Transfer
Personal Cheque
Visa
MasterCard
 
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"Sangria"
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board
18" x 24"

Bidding starts at $1.00! ...
Auction ends Saturday morning 8am (eastern time).

Note: When you bid on this painting you are agreeing to pay the amount you set as well as a shipping cost. If you purchase more than one piece you only pay the shipping charge once. (Are you in the Toronto or Sudbury area? FREE pick up is available!)

Canada: $50
USA: $70
Overseas: $90
_____________________

Forms of Payment:
Paypal
E-Transfer
Personal Cheque
Visa
MasterCard
 
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"Dreamer"
Acrylic Paint on Canvas Board
18" x 24"

Bidding starts at $1.00! ...
Auction ends Saturday morning 8am (eastern time).

Note: When you bid on this painting you are agreeing to pay the amount you set as well as a shipping cost. If you purchase more than one piece you only pay the shipping charge once. (Are you in the Toronto or Sudbury area? FREE pick up is available!)

Canada: $50
USA: $70
Overseas: $90
_____________________

Forms of Payment:
Paypal
E-Transfer
Personal Cheque
Visa
MasterCard

Watch it come to life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V8w0cUdIbA






Thursday, September 26, 2013

Exhibiting in "Hooked" at Moniker Gallery (During Nuit Blanche!)


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I am really excited to announce that I was asked to exhibit in "Hooked", a group art exhibition at Moniker Gallery! I'm thrilled for so many reasons. At the top of the list is that this will be my first gallery exhibition in Toronto AND it will be a part of Nuit Blanche!

I chose three beautiful portraits for this exhibition. One of the pieces, a mixed media creation, will be auctioned throughout the exhibition. 

It would be wonderful to meet you during a nice quiet art exhibition. I'd love to get to know you!

Opening Reception:
Thursday October 3, 2013
7:00pm-11:00pm
 
Nuit Blanche Event:
Saturday October 5, 2013
7:00pm-4:00am



Malinda Prud'homme @ ART BATTLE 66


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On Tuesday September 24, 2013 I competed in ART BATTLE 66 at the Great Hall in Toronto!!! Just being invited to take part was an incredible honour, being in it was a dream come true. 

Some of you may not know that I grew up in a smaller town called Val Caron on the out squirts of the small city of Sudbury in Northern Ontario. Though I'm told they are just now starting to build an art community, growing up in Sudbury was not very inspiring. I always felt that even though I was a talented artist being an artist professionally was not a realistic option. It was as if being an artist was a little girls dream ... something that could never be accomplished. It wasn't until later, when I took a Visual Art minor in North Bay, ON in order to improve my chances at landing a teaching job, that I realized I had something worth sharing and that if I put all of my passion and effort into it I could make an income doing it.

I followed that dream to Toronto, where I had always wanted to live. It was the first few weeks that I had been living there when I noticed fliers for an art battle.  I was working as a receptionist at the time and had put my artwork on back burner; doing it only for pleasure or small commissions from family and friends. I still felt being a full time artist was something unachievable. I attended the advertised art battle with an immense amount of excitement. At the end of the night I mentioned to my friend that it would be like living a dream taking part in that. I wondered if I would ever have the skill to be invited to take part in something so exciting with all of those people watching.

So when I say that taking part in ART BATTLE 66 was a dream come true, I truly mean it. I practiced for weeks, a shared my progress with my fans, and though I thought I had built some courage, I was very nervous! But when the timer started I got in the zone and the brushes/knifes just went! Though I did not win the battle I am thrilled with the results of my painting. I hope you like it too!

Please continue scrolling to see photos from the event! (Click on photos to see a larger view)

Watch my 20 MIN Art Battle speed painting come to life in this VIDEO!


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Enjoying a Strongbow in my studio before the Art Battle!

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Feeling curvy in my new jeans. :P

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Being interviewed before the event! It was so nerve racking!

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Darren and I before the Round 1 Artists began.
 
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Setting up my palette. I decided to keep it simple. I didn't want the paint to get muddy.

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My easel set up for Round 2!

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My spot all set up! Feeling the nerves!

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My palette just waiting to get dunked into. I chose the colours of fire. :)

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Heart pumping but very happy. Brushes in hand.

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3 ... 2 ... 1...

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GO!

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I decided to go with a variety of aspects from my practice pieces.

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I went with a cute face similar to that of my practice piece "Sangria".

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Focusing on the eyes.

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Beginning the hair.  A similar technique to the hair in "Sangria" but a little more drippy.

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Scraping in the colours.

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Adding curls with a large round brush.

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Almost done and feeling great!

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There were a lot of fans that enjoyed the practice piece "Tears" as swell as my new series "Seeing Into The Soul" so I decided to add tears to this piece in the fiery colours of red and yellow.

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The time is almost up! Adding the drippy effect to the hair.

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And time is UP!

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I had so much adrenaline! I grabbed my water bucket and brushes and went straight into the crowd.

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My first look back. :)

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Some people really enjoyed it and even wanted to take pictures!

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It was so nice to see those ballots going into my box. Thank you to all who voted for me. :D

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Through the crowd.

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I'm thrilled with the results. It looks exactly how I had wanted it to look.

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For me, it wasn't about winning. It was about creating something I could be proud of. Mission accomplished. :)

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Waiting to be bid on.

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Artworks from Round 1.

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Artworks from Round 1.

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Artworks from Round 1.

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My artistic competition in Round 2.

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My artistic competition in Round 2.

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My artistic competition in Round 2.

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Final four contestants in Round 3. Keita Morimoto.

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Jillian Hermansen.

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Puneet Kahli.

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Nora House. The nights champion!

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My lovely creation. :)
 
 
 
Thanks for looking!
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Malinda Prud'homme @ Liberty Village Art Crawl


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This past weekend on September 13th & 14th, 2013, I took part in the Liberty Village Art Crawl for the first time.  The weather did not corporate on Friday when I was exhibiting on Jefferson Avenue but luckily Saturday was a nicer day.  Though there wasn't much of a crowd I did get to speak with a few people about my artwork and that is always lovely.  I also met some really incredible artisans from the Native American community who are not only talented by very kind as well. All in all it was a fun weekend and a great way to end the summer season of outdoor art shows! This summer I did EIGHT shows and, let me tell ya, I am exhausted! I am really looking forward to a nice relaxing winter working on custom and original artwork alike. :)

Please continue to scroll for more photos of the event!


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All set up on Jefferson Ave. on Day 1!

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My lovely artwork just waiting to entice those walking by.

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My table set up with my new abstract artwork, a work in progress.

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My fellow artisans on Jefferson Ave. on Day 1!

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Day 2 is a new day! Set up in Liberty Village Park.

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My table set up on Day 2 with my new 20min artwork "Lady Autumn".

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My back wall of artwork and Art Pendant Necklaces!

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My side wall of artwork.

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My affordable keepsakes and 8"x 10" Art Prints.

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Many more vendors on Day 2! And there is my new friend Barb setting up her beautiful jewelry.

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I got to look at this cutie pie all day!  He got bedazzled! Too cute. :)

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There was an art contest for $500! Here is my submission. :)

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Feeling confident .... but it was early in the game.

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With ten minutes left in the contest many new participants joined.

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Here are the final submissions.

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In the end I did not win. My new friend Rob, who was inspired by my painting, created his Toronto skyline beside mine and ended up winning! Sheesh, was I disappointed. But I was happy for him. :)