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Check out Amelia’s blog, where she provides updates on what she’s been up to and how things have been going for the Art Hermit!

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My Artwalk opening night experience!

The Artwalk location I have my artwork at is Booksmyth in Nelson BC. I shared the location with Kimberley Hyatt, https://instagram.com/hyattkimberley?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== .

My artwork is displayed amongst the books and on the sides of bookshelves. Along with some stickers and bookmarks I was selling as well

Opening night was super busy and I only ended up getting one photo (see below image, I am posing with a piece that sold). It was really exciting to explain my art process and inspirations but I definitely did not expect to see so many people come out! So a big Thank You to everyone that came out and supported Artwalk 2023! ❤️

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🎨 35th Annual Art Walk 🚶‍♀️

A fully in-person experience featuring local artists, performers, and venues in 2023. ArtWalk is an annual tradition that has united businesses, artists, and community members for over three decades. The event populates unique venues with quality, locally produced artwork which draws traffic to local businesses and increases the visibility of Nelson and area artists.

ArtWalk’s two opening nights (Saturday, June 24th and Saturday, August 5th) will showcase participating artists at their venues alongside a collection of street performances and other delights throughout Nelson’s downtown core from 6 – 9 pm. A new set of artists will have their work on display at each opening. After the openings, art will be available to view at the participating venues during their regular hours until Sunday, September 10th.

I am pleased to say that I will be part of this years ArtWalk! I will be at the June 24th opening at Booksmyth, so come on down and say hi. I will have 5 pieces from a series I have been doing using buildings in Nelson and 3 pieces from a previous gallery show.

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Are monsters hiding under your bed?

Recently I took part in a gallery show called Monsters under the bed at https://www.levitymicrogallery.com/ . I entered 3 monsters to the show. Alas none sold but they did get to go for an adventure out of the house! I wanted to do a bit of a spin and paint what monsters might be afraid of, instead of the people being afraid. I took suggestions from people on Instagram and Facebook! Whoever suggested the themes I liked best got to pick an item from my shop as well.

I was quite proud of myself !
The monster on the left is afraid of stinky laundry and the monster on the right is afraid of love.
This monster is afraid of the light.
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A little bit of catch up!

I have had a lot of cool experience’s lately but I haven’t been posting on here so this will be a semi organized info dump.

In February I was part of the Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival. My installation was a Fairy Ring made out of cloth, metal hangers, wood and paint. I added glow in the dark paint on the caps in hope it would glow in the dark… it kinda worked.

I was sanding the bases of the mushrooms
My Papa helped me by cutting out the bases
Lots and lots of red paint was used
Making the mushroom caps
My dad helping me make the mushrooms
Katya helping me
The end result!

On March 18th the Touchstones 2023 Members Show opened and I had the great opportunity of having my art in the show!

This piece is called 2 steps forward 3 steps back. Fun fact it has two different messages in Morse code on it.

On March 24th I noticed that Otterbook Store put my book in the display window! Butterflies and a happy dance is what that brought on!

At the end of March I dropped off some new colouring pages at Main Street Diner! Apparently a kid complained about getting the same design two times in a row… Obviously time for new colouring pages!

Bouquet of flowers
Ogopogo of Kootenay Lake
A Salmon
Halibut fish look so weird

All the while during March I was rushing to make some art pieces on canvas to apply to the Art Walk 2023!

🥳 SPOILERS🥳 I got into the Art Walk 2023 and I am beyond excited!! more updates to come…

This one gave me Journey To The centre Of The Earth and Tintin and the Shooting star vibes.
Overgrown Courthouse It was super easy to paint this one because I could accurately paint where the sunset was.
Overgrown Touchstones Museum. My sneaky detail I cut off where the Canadian flag would’ve been but I did keep the Red Dress in the window.

At the end of April Cowans Office Supplies purchased 10 books from me and now they are on display in the store!

I have started to design Mushroom Cards, they can be used as greeting, birthday, or just a hello card.

https://www.tinygiantscreations.com and my friend Magnificent Monsters ( on Instagram ) have made some awesome additions to my waterbottle ! please go check them out.

Pickle power for the win!
The cutest strawberry charm!

May 6th I attended the first market of the season at the NDYC. Magnificent Monsters ( on Instagram ) and I shared a table and I also had a few of my cousins cards and prints Tiger Tuesday ( on Instagram ).