Did you know there is a World Art Day? It is held on the 15th of April every year and this year the theme is “A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community through Art.” Of course, at Picture This Gallery, we celebrate art daily with an extensive range of artwork, subjects, techniques and methods. We also believe strongly in community and … Read the article
Happy birthday Canada! – Discover where the word Canada comes from
This year the 1st of July marks the 156th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. There will be celebrations across this vast continent for many people. The celebration itself was initially known as Dominion Day, the national holiday of Canada. It was brought about after discussions on the possibility of a confederation between the colonies of British North America throughout the … Read the article
An Introduction into Bird Painting – with history dating back to the Middle Ages
In light of the bird painting workshop with Charity Dakin on 4th and 5th of March, we wanted to delve into the subject a little further. Learn more or Register here The painting of birds represents a range of ideas including freedom, nobility, fertility, and bravery, but can also be omens for both good and ill. They are often used … Read the article