Author: Christina Ostenstad
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Autumn Painting
As summer wrapped up, i find i have a little more time to sit and paint. I am always in ah of the autumn colours here in Vancouver. The golds, oranges, and yellow leaves on the trees. I find myself out taking photos and trying to capture the last of them before the winter rain…
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Trip to San Miguel, Mexico
February this year, i made my second trip to Mexico city. Last year i took a week and ventured around Coyoacan, Mexico with the International Watercolour Society of Canada (IWS Canada) This year, same venue for the first week, and the second week, we took a bus to San Miguel de Allendes, which is north…
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Chinese Watercolour Painting
For the past few months, I have been exploring the art of Chinese watercolour painting and Sumi-e painting (Japanese form) I purchased a nice set of chinese brushes, which cost me a whole $3 and invested in some cheap rice paper and black ink. First few attempts were completely a disaster.. and using ink kind…
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Plein Air with IWS Canada
Recently, I attended a watercolor outing to Harrison Mills, BC. We met at the Kilby Historic Museum and spent a few hours enjoying the grounds. Plein Air doesn’t always come easy to me, but I enjoy dedicating time to my art and trying to complete a painting within a specific time frame. Setting aside those…
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Happy Easy Quilty Fibre Art Project
Well January has been a bit of slog for me. The weather is dark, grey here in Vancouver, and getting back into a routine is hard ! I took a little 5 day class to get me back into the groove. If you check out Quilter on Fire Brandy offered a Square one, an introduction to Fibre…
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End of Year .. Lets recap 2022
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
Christina Ostenstad 