Big On Bloor - THIS WEEKEND!

 

"Big On Bloor"

Bloor Street

Between Dufferin St. and Russett Ave.

(Right Near the Dufferin Subway Station)

Toronto, ON

 

Saturday July 20 2013 - 1:00pm to 9:00pm

Sunday July 21 2013 - 12:00pm to 6:00pm

 

 

For the past three years, since moving to Toronto, I have seen the Big On Bloor festival and thought to myself, "I wonder if I would get into this event", and this year I AM IN IT!

 

I'm very excited to take part in such a well established and varied festival that celebrates, not only the arts, but culture, community, local businesses, food and so much more!

 

I would be so thrilled to see your beautiful faces and meet some of you for the first time! Hope to see you over the weekend! :)

 

 



<*> A Modern Classic <*>

 

"A Modern Classic"

July 2013

Acrylic and Oil

Paint on Canvas

12" x 12"

 

Original:

$300.00 CAD

BUY

 

8" x 10" Print:

$20.00 CAD

BUY

 

Larger Prints:

BUY

 

 

This stunning mixed media art portrait blends the thick texture of acrylic paint with the smooth creamy gloss of oil paint. Combining them I express my awe of the classically beautiful woman. I feel as though our current media does not portray classic beauties as the ultimate woman but rather sexy woman as more desirable. I often ponder how things have changed since the days of Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Audrey Hepburn. All of them sexy in their own right without a doubt, yet their beauty was more than just sex. It was big beautiful doe eyes and luscious lips smiling. Beauty that not only captured the imagination of men but the hearts of women and children, the young and the old. That is true beauty.

It was a modern beauty, Emilia Clarke, who inspired me to create this piece. The background was created using thick strokes of creamy green acrylic paint to give a vintage look. The portrait was painted using an under-painting of acrylic and creamy layers of oil paint on top to truly express the rich classic beauty. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



~ Of Colour And Beauty ~

 

"Of Colour And Beauty"

June 2013

Mixed Media with

Watercolour, Pen,

Pencil, and Acrylic

Paint on Paper

11" x 14" /each

 

Originals:

$130.00 CAD/each

Blue: BUY

Pink: BUY

 

8"x 10" Prints:

$20.00 CAD/each

Blue: BUY

Pink: BUY

 

Larger Prints:

Blue: BUY

Pink: BUY

 

 

This mixed media art series expresses the simplicity of female beauty. Often women feel they require makeup, coloured contacts, jewels, etc. in order to feel beautiful. What truly makes a woman beautiful is not purchased products, but unique facial features (and we are all unique) and a colourful and kind spirit. Utilizing simple techniques with pencil and pen I emphasized each woman's facial features and portrayed their vivid spirits with elegant washes of watercolour. I hope that all women will see this series and feel a sense of beauty within themselves regardless of what they are wearing. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Malinda Prud'homme Chosen For FS Local Toronto's "20 Questions With..."

I am over-the-moon excited about being chosen to participate in FS Local's "20 Questions With..." series.

Each week they ask the best & brightest of Toronto to answer 20 questions about themselves and their city. They want Torontonians to learn where local Toronto celebs eat, what their favourite spots are, why they can’t get enough of the city, and more!

I am super thrilled to have been considered a local Toronto "celeb" (hehe :P) and would love it if you would check it out to learn more about me and my love for Toronto. :)

 

Read the Questionnaire

HERE

The PERFECT Gift For Your Wedding Makeup Artist!

"Make Up Brushes"

Art Pendant Necklace

$15.00 CAD

BUY

 

 

Over the past year my "Make Up Brushes" Art Pendant Necklace has been a top seller.  Though I admire its simple beauty I often wondered why this particular necklace sold more so than my others. It turns out they are being purchased as gifts for wedding make up artists and have been very well received!

 

They really are a wonderful and inexpensive way to show your wedding make up artist just how much you appreciated their help. No to mention the purchase also helps support a small business/artist. :)

 

The pendant and chain are gunmetal and are lead free and nickel free to avoid stained skin or allergic reactions.  The chain is 24” in length and fastens with a lobster clasp. If you wish to alter the size of the chain just let me know in the "Notes" section of the checkout.