Affordable Speed Paintings by Toronto Portrait Artist Malinda Prudhomme

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Pushing Past Familiar Sights

$150 CAD

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"Pushing Past Familiar Sights"

April 2016

Acrylic Paint, Pencil

and Pen on Canvas

20" x 24"

On April 16th 2016 I took part in a 1 hour speed painting ART SHOWDOWN at &Company Resto Bar in Mississauga. I did two practice runs throughout the week so I had an idea of what I wanted to do. I decided to do the painting on an angle so that it could be hung square or askew. I didn't place but I am very pleased with the results of this piece. Strangely I felt like I had so much time to spare! I got my eyelashes in precisely and put tons of detail in the eye colour. I even had time to include purple and green pen in the eyes! What a blast! I received lots of kind compliments and felt really good about the whole experience. :)

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Seeing A Challenge And Facing It

$100 CAD

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"Seeing A Challenge And Facing It"

April 2016

Acrylic Paint, Pencil

and Pen on Canvas

16" x 20"

I did a couple of live 1 hr speed paintings in preparation for April 16th 2016's ART SHOWDOWN! This was my first attempt and I'm quite pleased with it. I decided to call it "Seeing A Challenge And Facing It". My work generally takes days, weeks, even months at times, so to create a piece in only 1 hour was quite the challenge. Not to mention, at the last minute we were told we would no longer be allowed to use references which I usually work from to create my pieces. The project was daunting but sometimes challenges can teach you something if you face them with confidence. I did just that and learned that I could create a stunning eye off the top of my head and in such a short time. I hope you like it!

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Seeing A Challenge And Embracing It

$100 CAD

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"Seeing A Challenge And Embracing It"

April 2016

Acrylic Paint, Pencil

and Pen on Canvas

12" x 16"

In preparation for April 16th 2016's ART SHOWDOWN I did a couple of live 1 hr speed paintings. My first attempt went surprisingly well so I was feeling excited to create the 2nd attempt. I decided to call this piece "Seeing A Challenge And Embracing It" because I was feeling more confident this time around. I love the soft flesh tones and interesting angle of the eye.

Malinda Prud'homme Competes in ART SHOWDOWN!

ART SHOWDOWN

1 hour Painting Battle

April 16th 2016

& Company Resto Bar

Mississauga, ON

This past Saturday April 16th 2016 I competed in &Company Resto Bar's ART SHOWDOWN! I didn't end up placing but I am very pleased with the results of this piece. Strangely I felt like I had so much time to spare! I got my eyelashes in precisely and put tons of detail in the eye colour. I even had time to include purple and green pen in the eyes! What a blast! I received lots of kind compliments and felt really good about the whole experience. This piece along with my two practice runs will be available to purchase at very low prices! Stay tuned to my blog! :) 

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Face & Figure Exhibition

Face & Figure Exhibition

Ben Navaee Gallery

Toronto, ON

April 1st to 7th 2016
Opening Reception - April 1st 2016

I was absolutely thrilled to exhibit my work in Ben Navaee Gallery once again! Some of you may know that I was offered my First Solo Exhibition at Ben Navaee and it went off without a hitch! So naturally I couldn't wait to get my work in there again. When Ben contacted me about the theme of this show I knew it was PERFECT for my work. The Opening Reception of the exhibition actually took place on my fiance Darren Edward's 30th Birthday! Arriving a little late to the gallery, I was overwhelmed by a lovely group of people who really enjoyed my work and had lots of questions to ask. It felt incredible seeing how much interest these folks had for my work and how impressed they were with my style. On top of that, I finally feel like I really know my artwork, my message, and my techniques down-pat so talking about them, even when I'm very shy, has become so much easier. It was truly a night to remember and I cannot wait to have my work up at Ben Navaee Gallery again. :)