Author: Christina Ostenstad
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Spring has Sprung
As winter goes back to sleep, and spring comes alive, i am always inspired by the flora and fauna that awakens. In February on the Westcoast, the crocus’, tulips and daffodils start to appear and emerge from the ground. We general have fairly mild winters, and this year has been no exception. Our big snow…
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A Whimsical Christmas Memory
Christmas as a kid was precisely what I imagine every child’s Christmas should be: an embarrassment of riches beneath a towering tree, which itself was a glittering monument of sparkly tinsel, mismatched homemade ornaments, and perhaps a festive, edible string of popcorn or a chain of vibrant red and green construction paper. The anticipation leading…
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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 