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Artpromotivate Feature

Cheryl 1 Comment
Ever so happy to have one of my paintings featured in a video by Artpromotivate – thank you, Graham! I’m sure that you will agree that it’s an honour to be a part of this fine group of artists. Enjoy! And feel free to ‘like’ or ‘share’ or ‘subscribe’ to Graham Matthews YouTube channel. 
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Habitat for Humanity

Cheryl 3 Comments
When I got a phone call about painting a door for Habitat for Humanity, it just sounded like too fun a project to resist. And, it’s a really good cause too. Quite a few local artists are each painting one, and they will be auctioned off as a fund raiser in a couple of months. I’ll make sure to post all the details about when and where that will be when I have them. Meanwhile, I’ve been told that they will be on display at For the Love of Art on Saturday June 8th, so you can check them out there. Dundas street will be blocked to traffic from Wellington to Talbot for this art event. I’ll also be there with some of my paintings. Here’s my door – it sure was a fun challenge! 
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Not Easy Sometimes

Cheryl 2 Comments
Anyone who puts serious effort into painting has run into this – comments about how nice it must be to spend so much time painting. Yes, that is true. I am the first to admit that I’m incredibly blessed in my profession and truly love what I do. That said – it’s still not easy sometimes. Sometimes the vision in your head or heart doesn’t form on the canvas. Sometimes the atmosphere you want eludes you, and the shapes seem to fight with each other rather than working in harmony. The frustration and disappointment are tangible. Even when it is working out as you hoped, there are still many hours at the easel that represent discipline and perseverance – just plain work – to bring the whole thing to completion. Painting is a skill that needs to be learned, and continued to be practiced for an artist to be able to express themselves well. I get what Michelangelo was saying. What do you think? Is being creative sometimes work for you? 
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Keeping In Touch

Cheryl
I’ve been having lots of fun connecting with folks on various social media sites, and having them check out my website. I hope each one senses that I love what I do – both teaching painting to adults, and birthing my own art. So, if you are new to this website – a big WELCOME! You have the opportunity to connect further by signing up for my art emails and/or blog post notifications. The notification sign up is on this home page, and to sign up for art emails – photos of my latest paintings and art course info – go here: Connect with Cheryl O  I never sell or share these email addresses, and each email has an easy unsubscribe button if you ever don’t want it anymore. I hope you will enjoy being in touch!