workshop + photo shoot

The weather is nice, and spirit is high. It`s supposed to be sunny for the entire week. That`s newsworthy in Vancouver. I just came back from a photography workshop with Robert Provencher, and at midnight, I am still up and working. (Although for those who know me well, that should not be a surprise.) Rob gave us such practical tips that we can use right away. I am so glad I went. On the other hand, I have been having so many photo shoots that I am finding it hard to catch up on my drawings and paintings. Here are some images from a fantastic shoot with Christine and Geetika yesterday at Stanley Park. Beautiful people. Beautiful cherry blossoms.

Recent art activities...

Yesterday, I got a letter in the mail from Canada Art Council. I was so nervous I was completely silent while I opened the letter and read the first page (I was on the phone.)

"We are pleased to inform you that your application to the Art Bank Purchase of Works by Canadian Artists from Culturally Diverse Communities [...] was successful."

Of course, wild screams followed.

Canada Art Bank, under Canada Council for the Arts, is almost like a federal art rental gallery. They purchase works from Canadian artists, and organizations and private individuals can rent any works from their collection. My drawing will be among 18 000 contemporary artworks in the collection. They have the largest contemporary art collection in the world!

If you are curious which drawing was purchased, it is this drawing.


On the other hand, yesterday Bill from Doctor Vigari Gallery told me two of my paintings were sold. Now there are two empty nails waiting for my works. That`s just fantastic. Thank you for my supportors.

I am also working on a commissioned piece for a friend that needs to be completed this weekend. That means endless art-making in the next few days.

My artist sharing + more

As I was trying to move my blog back to my website with the generous help of my website designer friend Gee Gen, I neglected updated the blog.

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of speaking about my works at my exhibition "the Unbearable Cuteness of Being" at the Waterfront Theatre Gallery. I see the series "the Unbearable Cuteness of Being" as an adventure to find the issues that matter, and a style that resonates.

Thank you for friends, clients and colleagues who showed up. It was a huge success. A video of some highlight will be posted soon. Stay tuned.

The exhibition is still up for another month!



On the other hand, I have just become an executive member of PPABC Lower Mainland. Hurrah! Since my involvement with the association, nothing but good things have happened.

I am excited to give more than I have gained in the association, and make new friends.