tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57777464618697637912024-02-21T03:25:14.377-08:00ImpressedMichelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-1990802269133199642017-01-28T11:01:00.001-08:002017-01-28T11:01:22.035-08:00On writing and photography...I haven't really been using this blog. Most of the time I think it's a waste because it's geared towards written words not visuals, and for that I prefer Instagram or Facebook. However, lately I've been thinking otherwise.<br />
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I'm not a very good writer, which is probably why I prefer drawing, but something is missing. In December I did an interview for <a href="http://www.grandmagazine.ca/" target="_blank">Grand Magazine</a> with the lovely Barbara Aggerholm followed by a photo session with the talented Dwight Storing. The interview went on much longer than I anticipated, and the questions took a different direction than I was expecting. What I was prepared to talk about was the ideas behind my work, a more detailed breakdown of how I created each image (both process and subject). However Barbara was more interested in writing a story about me, my life, and how my life experience has shaped my work. I understand, Grand Magazine is about people. But I was left wanting more.<br />
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I have not yet read the article, it won't be out until the March/April issue. But I have decided that this year I am going to try to include more regular posts about what I am working on, but more importantly why. I'm not sure where these thoughts are going, but these are the ideas I am playing with.<br />
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Last night I attended <a href="http://flashwr.ca/" target="_blank">Flash</a>, a local contemporary photography showcase. I saw some of the most powerful images I have ever seen by an amazing photographer <a href="http://www.larrytowell.com/" target="_blank">Larry Towell</a>. Listening to him talk about why and how he creates the work he does really resonated with me. He lives a simple life on a rural farm near Chatham, Ontario with his family, but he regularly goes on world-wide adventures documenting some of the greatest human conflicts and crises on earth. Now photojournalism is a profession that I greatly admire (it's essential); but travelling to war zones and immersing myself in the middle of heated uprisings is the last thing I would ever want to do (I can't even stand crowds at the farmers market). Several of his images really affected me. Primarily the documentation of First Nations and Inuit housing and community life in Canada, juxtaposed against his own home life. The similarities and differences were profound. <br />
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Photos Larry took in Attawapiskat of housing, children playing, people inside their homes. I was especially taken by photos inside tiny homes with entire families watching television, photos of rooms full of kids playing video games, kids hanging around on rural street corners - contrasted against photos of children fishing on the ice, playing in the fields with their dogs. <br />
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I wondered, "what is it like to live there?" How are these homes similar and how are they different from what I know? Are these people happy? What is truly important to a house, what makes it a home? What do these places need? What do we think they need that they really don't need?<br />
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Do these families have the same parenting problems that I have (limited screen time, encouraging outdoor play, getting kids to clean up their own messes)? <br />
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Larry continued to show photos of people around the world, in make-shift housing, temporary housing, living in bombed out shells of former homes. Most of these I found incredibly distressing, for a variety of reasons.<br />
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I found this photo by Larry Towell particularly intriguing (I'm not sure where or when it was taken):<br />
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Both images depict a girl in the grass, with farmhouses in the distance. However Andrew Wyeth's has an optimistic feel, the girl is looking longingly towards the well-kept houses. In Larry's photo the houses have fallen apart and the girl is looking away (or is she sleeping?). These images are both loaded with emotion and story, they spark the imagination.<br />
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After Larry's presentation last night I looked at his Instagram feed. One photo in particular caught my attention, both for the image depicted (the beautiful use of the a variety of wood species collected from his own farm) but even more so after I read the caption beneath it. <br />
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We Canadians like living in the bush, so since this spring, I’ve been building a cabin out of salvaged materials at the back of my farm to get away from the invasiveness of the internet, the madness of this particular election campaign, and to maintain some kind of contact with myself and with nature. I just finished paneling the walls with scrap, walnut, oak, cherry, pine, and cottonwood boards sawn in my local mill from trees I cut off the farm. I went back today, as the election results began to roll in, to take this picture. I realized I’m going to need a table, a chair, and a bed soon, because no matter what happens, it’s going to be a long four years. Tomorrow I leave for the Standing Rock Sioux protest camp in North Dakota. Regardless of who gets in, the results of this campaign will not affect oil profits. No wonder the original Americans don’t bother to vote. As for me, I owe my career as a Canadian, to all the presidents of the United States since Ronald Reagan, who have continued to create turmoil, havoc, wars, and hatred around the globe. Tonight therefore, is a good occasion to get out my bed roll and christen the cabin, in order to listen to mother nature--- or what’s left of it. </div>
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Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-76703336067744822272016-07-25T07:59:00.003-07:002016-07-25T07:59:52.623-07:00Art Reception: Filiatrault, Purchase, van Mossel-Forrester<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;"><a href="http://annepaints.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Anne Filiatrault</a> is a Canadian artist who recreates ‘snapshots’ of the brilliance of the Ontario landscape. Whether on family travel to northern Ontario during the summer, the Escarpment within the winter months or during walks to her children’s neighbourhood school, Anne is continuously inspired by hidden gems of nature that surround her everyd</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56; display: inline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.76px;">ay.<br /><br /><a href="http://michellepurchase.com/" target="_blank">Michelle Purchase's</a> work depicts scenes where nature and culture co-exist, imaginary worlds that are half-constructed and half-wild. She takes inspiration from hideouts on the beach, abandoned tree forts, animal nests, and old ramshackle shacks. Purchase's work includes a mix of etchings, monoprints, and lithographs, created using various different techniques on Japanese washi. She finds printmaking to be an effective medium to capture the atmosphere of these spaces. She hopes the work inspires the viewer to build, to explore, or to imagine, something wonderful.<br /><br /><a href="http://julianvmf.com/" target="_blank">Julian van Mossel-Forrester</a> works primarily with acrylic on canvas. His recent work focuses on themes close to his heart and to life in the community. This work has ultimately been about connecting with people and celebration. Julian’s application of paint is spontaneous and playful, fragmenting the surface of the canvas, always in response to close observation of the subject. Through observation and response, he reworks the image, layer after layer, with an adventurous use of colour.</span>Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-48044879087706873242015-09-28T20:29:00.002-07:002015-09-28T20:29:31.799-07:00Studio Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Pick up a map/brochure at the Art District Gallery or at Globe Studios and join us for a walking/driving tour of artist studios located in downtown Kitchener. You will see a variety of types of artwork most of which are for sale. Enjoy a wonderful relaxing day as you visit the artists in any order along the route during this family friendly event.</span><br data-cke-eol="1" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" />Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-15360363762427437152015-08-21T08:53:00.003-07:002015-08-21T08:53:56.021-07:00The House Hunter at KPL<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Please come to my first storybook illustration exhibition at the Kitchener Public Library</span><br />
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Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-2592998985322488102015-03-28T10:34:00.000-07:002015-03-28T10:34:41.126-07:00Strata GalleryI am very pleased to announce that my artwork is now being carried by <a href="http://www.stratagallery.com/#!michelle-purchase/c1imc" target="_blank">Strata Gallery</a> near lovely Elora, Ontario. Strata Gallery, formerly of downtown Elora, reopened in a new location in the old Salem schoolhouse on March 13th, 2015. <br />
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The owner Jo Lomas has done a wonderful job cleaning up the historic one-room school, it is an absolutely stunning building, perfect for an art gallery. The schoolhouse is a very prominent architectural landmark, with the advantage over downtown Elora of having ample parking. Located in Salem at the intersection of Wellington Roads 7 and 18 (which turns into Northfield Drive in Waterloo) it is a gateway into the little village of Elora.<br />
<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />I am delighted to be showing work along side an incredibly talented roster of local artists including <a href="https://laurenjudge.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Lauren Judge</a>, <a href="http://www.ingramgallery.com/artists/ryan-price/index.htm" target="_blank">Ryan Price,</a> <a href="http://www.ivanostocco.com/" target="_blank">Ivano Stocco</a>, and <a href="http://www.worthingtonpaintings.com/" target="_blank">Rick Worthington</a>. Jo Lomas is a pleasure to meet, she is incredibly friendly and helpful.<br />
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Strata is open Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and holiday Mondays as well. For more information on the gallery and artists see <a href="http://www.stratagallery.com/">www.stratagallery.com</a> or the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Strata-Gallery" target="_blank">Facebook page.</a><br />
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<br />Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-87611293115180973032015-01-23T13:12:00.000-08:002015-01-23T13:12:37.685-08:00Great people write great blogsI am very fortunate to have been mentioned in a few different blogs recently.<br />
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If you are located in Toronto, and you are looking for artwork, I recommend visiting <a href="http://www.canvasgallery.ca/" target="_blank">Canvas Gallery</a>. I dropped off a stack of work there this week. You can view the pieces I have available there on their website or <a href="http://canvasgalleryblog.blogspot.ca/2015/01/gorgeous-new-works-by-printmaker.html" target="_blank">blog</a>:<br />
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<br />Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-47007306662273065422014-10-17T05:51:00.003-07:002014-10-17T05:52:55.135-07:00NIGHT\SHIFT 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year's event is even bigger and better than last years, <a href="http://nightshiftwr.ca/2014/" target="_blank">with over 40 different installations!</a></span></div>
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Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-34352789088592424822014-10-16T19:41:00.000-07:002014-10-16T19:41:11.296-07:00Rotunda Gallery - November 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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October has been a very busy month finishing a series of large lithographic prints for the <a href="http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/RotundaGallery.asp" target="_blank">City of Kitchener's Rotunda Gallery </a>show being installed on November 1st. The title of the show is "Unreal Estate", it depicts a variety of imaginary spaces where we can escape our everyday urban lives and dream about amazing things. The lithographs are printed on Japanese washi tissue and layered over printed maps of some of my favourite places.<br />
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These new works are all 30"x40" in size, too large for my press, so I had to print them in separate pieces and assemble them afterwards. All are mounted on board using beeswax, so no glass is required (I hate glass). <br />
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The opening will be held on Wednesday November 12th from 5pm to 7pm. Please come enjoy refreshments and view my new work.Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-24414903234308793782014-09-22T07:12:00.004-07:002014-09-22T07:12:58.826-07:00MSAC - ART/CRAFT fundraiser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I am honoured to be included amongst some of my very favourite artists in the <a href="http://www.msac.ca/artcraft" target="_blank"><span class="s1">MacDonald Stewart Art Centre's Annual Fundraising Exhibition & Auction</span>. </a> The MSAC is Guelph's Public Art Gallery and Sculpture Park. I've loved this gallery ever since I attended the University of Guelph, I even had all my grad photos taken in the sculpture garden.</span></div>
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1241 Cartwright Street<br />
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September 29 - October 26, 2014<br />
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January 17 - 31, 2015<br />
3333 University Way<br />
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February 26 - March 28, 2015<br />
10123 - 121 Street NW<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am honoured and delighted to announce that I won "Best In Show" at Art on the Street. Thank you so much <a href="http://www.guelpharts.ca/" target="_blank">Guelph Arts Council</a> for organizing a fabulous event.</span><br />
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Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-11382540122078347272014-06-28T18:47:00.001-07:002014-06-28T18:47:34.334-07:00Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2014<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="templateContainer" style="background-color: #f2f2f2; border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; width: 600px;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">title: "I can see clearly now" </span><br /><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6em;">medium: lithograph with wax on board</span><br /><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6em;">size: 30" x 40"</span><br /><br /> </div>
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<span class="s2"><strong>at the <a href="http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">T</a><a href="http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">oronto Outdoor Art Exhibition</a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; word-wrap: break-word;"> </a><br />in Nathan Phillips square<br />July 4 & 5 - 10:30am - 7:30pm<br />July 6th - 10:30am - 6:30 pm</strong></span></div>
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I'm working hard in the studio trying to get ready for next weekend's <a href="http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">TOAE</a>! This will be my 6th year participating in the show. I will have a few new pieces available, including larger work. <br /><br />Please cross your fingers and hope for good weather (not too hot, not too rainy).</td></tr>
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Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-15609111639516275582014-03-26T17:06:00.003-07:002014-03-26T17:07:42.516-07:00April show at the Red Brick Cafe in Guelph<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will be hanging artwork at the <a href="http://redbrickcafe.ca/" target="_blank">Red Brick Cafe</a> in Guelph this weekend. This show will include a few new larger pieces (etchings, lithographs, monoprints & mixed media), as well as selected works from the past 5 years. This lovely cafe is located in the heart of downtown Guelph, it is a gorgeous historic space with excellent food and drink. Please attend if you can.</span>Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-58951424887920132652013-12-09T19:48:00.000-08:002013-12-09T19:48:53.222-08:00Prints for SaleAwesome Christmas gifts await for you to give to awesome people. View my photo galleries posted in albums on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MichellePurchaseStudio" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Please send me an email if you are interested.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">etching with chine<i>-</i>collé & Japanese paper construction</span></div>
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Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-56683415859261898482013-11-06T19:39:00.000-08:002013-12-09T19:42:28.880-08:00Night\Shift<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://nightshift.alternativesjournal.ca/" target="_blank">Night\Shift </a>was an enormous success. Thank you so much to the <a href="http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4190451-exploring-kitchener-s-night-side/" target="_blank">thousands of people</a> who came out and braved the cold. A big big thank you to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brown-Salon/221798141187359" target="_blank">Brown Salon</a> (especially Jodi's awesome assistance) and the <a href="http://www.theworkingcentre.org/multicultural-cinema-club/171" target="_blank">Multicultural Cinema Club </a>for letting me use their windows. </span><br />
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Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com033 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON N2G 1V8, Canada43.4493669 -80.48945959999997517.9273324 -121.79805359999997 68.9714014 -39.180865599999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-28461481117256159972013-09-28T11:04:00.002-07:002013-09-28T11:05:58.695-07:00Night\Shift<br />
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Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-33215927717724713252013-06-22T09:23:00.001-07:002013-06-22T11:25:12.190-07:00Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am excited (and a bit nervous) that I have been accepted as a participant in the upcoming <a href="http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/" target="_blank">Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://www.toronto.ca/city_hall_tour/nps.htm" target="_blank">Nathan Phillips Square</a>. I will be showing several brand new etchings. Please come visit my booth in the <a href="http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/Admin/FacilitiesMapV5/DispFacilitiesMap.aspx?catID=&yr=2013&menuID=60" target="_blank">Yellow section, number 307</a>. Let's all just hope for nice, not too hot, weather.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An lovely article about <a href="http://www.stonegardenstudios.ca/" target="_blank">Judith Miller</a> the publisher of "<a href="http://www.stonegardenstudios.ca/gallery_details.php?ID=19" target="_blank">Home</a>", written by Jude Doble in <a href="http://redleatherbooth.com/2013/04/08/judith_miller/" target="_blank">Red Leather Booth</a>.</span>Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-55008544166949508292013-03-23T10:44:00.000-07:002013-04-22T18:13:39.782-07:00Art Gallery of Hamilton - Spring Art Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the <a href="http://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/" target="_blank">Art Gallery Of Hamilton</a> during their <a href="http://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/as_shop_art_sale.php" target="_blank">Spring Art Sale</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Canvas Gallery is a hidden treasure chest, it is one of the very best places I have ever seen for an amazing selection of original affordable contemporary Canadian art. The calliper of artists that they carry is second to none, so I am delighted that they carry my work. I highly recommend browsing their blog or website. The gallery itself is warehouse style, stocked full and spilling over with beautiful art. Not everything is on display, so you need to speak to one of their very helpful and friendly staff to find what you're looking for.</span><br />
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<a href="http://canvasgalleryblog.blogspot.ca/2013/01/amazing-3d-mixed-media-pieces-from.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Canvas Gallery Blog - Michelle Purchase January 2013</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.stonegardenstudios.ca/" target="_blank">Stone Garden Studios</a> has published a wonderful series of collaborations between local artists and writers. I am delighted to be participating their newest chapbook entitled "Home" along with writer Leslie Morgenson. Judith Miller is a wonderful editor, and Karl Griffiths-Fulton has created a fabulous design.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please come to the book launch on Thursday, March 21 at the <a href="http://www.theworkingcentre.org/queen-street-commons-caf%C3%A9/170" target="_blank">Queen Street Commons Cafe</a> to meet meet the artists, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">writers, and publishers, to share conversation </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and to enjoy refreshments.</span></div>
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Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-87159102413648358472013-02-08T13:31:00.001-08:002013-02-08T13:31:46.036-08:00Book Launch event<br />
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Some of my artwork is being featured in a new book being published by Judith Miller at Stonegarden Studios. The book launch party is going to be held on Thursday, March 21 at The Queen Street Commons Cafe from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.</div>
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I will post more information about the book soon.Michelle Purchasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074449407324694075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777746461869763791.post-39659889126192993442012-10-18T12:58:00.001-07:002012-10-18T12:58:37.190-07:00Fall Into Art - Globe Studios Art Sale<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="uiGrid mvm" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: left; word-wrap: normal;"><tbody>
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Globe Studios is hosting a party on <b>Friday April 27th, 2012</b>. Great art
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