Interview with Larisa Cheladyn by Mandy Eve-Barnett 1. What was the motivation for you as a young person going into painting? The first instance I can remember is painting Easter eggs; however, I was also fortunate to live in a home filled with art supplies. My father, a graphic artist, allowed me the freedom to experiment with his supplies, and … Read the article
Visit an Art Gallery – It’s Good for your Health
Browsing the artwork within an art gallery is a joy and a delight, there is no argument there. The compositions, colours, styles and subjects resonate within our soul. We feel an emotional and cognitive reaction as we gaze at the subjects. However, not only is the experience enjoyable, it is also good for you. A study by Nature Medicine found … Read the article
Why Buy Local Artists work
We all know the slogan ‘buy local, support local’ and this also applies to artworks. Through buying a local artists work not only are you supporting Canadian artists, but the galleries that in turn support them by showcasing their work. An additional benefit is that the artwork piece you buy is not mass produced. You possess a unique piece of … Read the article
The Skill of Miniature Artworks
The actual process of painting a miniature requires a steady hand, concentration, a magnifying lens, excellent lighting and lots of patience. The goal is realism in these scaled-down originals. There is no average miniature, although some can be as small as 1 x 1 inches, this show features original artwork up to 11 by 14 inches or smaller . If … Read the article
Spring in Art – the promise of New beginnings
As we wait patiently for springtime to arrive here in Alberta, there is a way to immerse ourselves in the familiar heralds of spring through artwork. Paintings give us images that reflect the season. They include the emergence of seasonal flowers, green hues, the appearance of hibernating animals, birds bursting into bright plumage, hares turning from white to brown and … Read the article
The Art of Adventure – Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster – an epic journey
THE ART OF ADVENTURE – is an inspiring and deeply human documentary about the extraordinary lifelong friendship, between world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and fearless biologist Bristol Foster. There is exciting news within the art community of a documentary by Alison Reid, entitled The Art of Adventure making the rounds on the 2026 film festival circuit. It highlights a journey … Read the article
The Benefits of Gouache Paint – What is gouache
In anticipation of Charity Dakin’s Gouache Workshop, let’s explore what gouache really is. Although, gouache and watercolour paints contain similar contents i.e. pigment, a binder within a water soluble gum Arabic, there are a few differences. While watercolour is a naturally transparent medium, gouache is opaque and has a higher viscosity. There is a flexibility with gouache to paint dark … Read the article
5 Tips on how to enjoy an Art Show
At Picture This Gallery we have frequent art shows focusing on either a season, a specific type of artwork, or individual artists. Whether you frequent art shows, or not here are some tips to ensure your visit is enjoyable and interesting. 1. Invite a friend, whether they have the same taste in style, composition, or period the discussion will allow you … Read the article
Valentine’s Day in the beginning
There are many sited origins for Valentine’s Day beginning with the pagan celebration Lupercalia, which was a fertility festival. This celebration was dedicated to the Roman God of Agriculture, Faunus. It was outlawed at the end of the 5th century. However, it was also a Christian feast day honouring a martyr named Valentine, although there are at least three different … Read the article
2026 Color of the Year
The Pantone color of 2026 is PANTONE 11-4201, a billowy white, which has been the subject of intense debate and therefore seen as a controversial choice. Critics have voiced their views with statements such as: “lack of creativity,” “a disconnect from the artistic and design communities,” and probably worse of all “it unintentionally aligns with cultural and political symbolism that … Read the article