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Feature Artist – Olga Kay-Grigoriev

Posted on May 1, 2024 by vipthings2014

Wood Carver Defying Her Limits by Sandra Marshall Olga Kay-Grigoriev had a varied early work career, first in non-profit, education sectors and motherhood. During those years art has always been close to her heart as she painted when she had … Continue reading →

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Feature Artist – Maggie Wesley

Posted on March 1, 2024 by vipthings2014

Artist Explorer by Sandra Marshall Maggie Wesley is an artist-explorer, adapting traditional art forms, painting and sculpture to her own 3-D language. Her passion today is in using recycled materials in artistic ways. Wesley’s creative life began on the family … Continue reading →

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Edmonia Lewis: First Female Black Sculptor to Achieve International Acclaim When Slavery Was Legal

Posted on February 1, 2017 by vipthings2014

“There is nothing so beautiful as the free forest. To catch a fish when you are hungry,cut the boughs of a tree, make a fire to roast it, and eat it in the open air, is the greatest of all … Continue reading →

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NCNS Glass Artist France Grice: January Member Interview by Glass Art Association of Canada

Posted on January 31, 2017 by vipthings2014

Here is a preview of the interview  with NCNS glass artist France Grice, given to “Glass Art Association of Canada (GAAC)”, in January 2017. GAAC: What was it that drew you to glass as your artistic material of choice? France Grice: A … Continue reading →

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How do you react when one of your works is stolen?

Posted on November 28, 2016 by vipthings2014

       This was a first experience of having  my artwork stolen.  I had  poured my heart into its creation.        I have experienced breakage (more than once) and that hurts, but I got over the disappointment and took measures to … Continue reading →

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