Original art, collectors, framing, provenance and what happens when a painting leaves my studio and starts living with someone else. The less glamorous bits too, because apparently paintings don’t ship themselves.
Fair question. Over the years I’ve sold my work through my studio, galleries, exhibitions, pop-ups, my website and various online shops. If you’ve been around for a while, you may also be wondering where the hell all the Bougie Punks went. They’re still here. I’ve just cleaned up how I sell them. There are now […]
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The best revenge is status you never had to beg for. They called it ‘talent.’ We call it ‘earned.’ Watch the film by Xanadu Gallery below. You know what it’s like to have your relentless effort dismissed. To have the years you spent building, managing, and maintaining—the crucial, invisible labor—waved away as simply “natural.” You’ve
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A grown-woman look at impulse spending, meaningful home decor, and why intentional art buying matters. I didn’t grow up in a house full of stuff. GenX kid. Out all day until dark. No supervision.You kept your toys until they broke, taped them back together, and hoped for the best.Or you turned a cardboard box into
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Everyone Said I Should Be on the Tour I’ve had a lot of people tell me I should be on the Apples & Arts Studio Tour this year. And they’re right, in a way. I’ve always appreciated the event, and it’s a fantastic way to discover new artists. If you’re heading out, make sure you
I Was the Problem (A Note to the Collector and the Artist) Read More »
Which one sounds like you? Whether you’re here because mass-produced art leaves you cold, because you’re done playing it safe, or because you’re curious about the fire behind the gold—this is for you. Choose your story. Or read them all. Bold art doesn’t blend in—it sizes up the room and dares it to blink first.
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Paving Your Own Path When It comes to Art and Collecting Lifeless, mass-produced sameness. What happened to art? Let’s be honest—most of what’s out there right now? It’s a snooze-fest. Neutral swirls. Safe subject matters. Beige-on-beige with a whiff of “inspired by driftwood.” Landscapes that could hang in Grandma’s living room. Vase-after-vase of polite little
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Hey There Bomb Squad and art enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to report that our recent Gardeners of The Galaxy show was an absolute blast! 🌿✨ Last weekend, Cherry Bomb Studio Gallery was buzzing with energy as friends, art enthusiasts, and even some intrepid travelers from Ottawa and Montreal joined us for a day filled with creativity,
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A Beginner Guide For Artists There are several ways that I have sold thousands of dollars of art on Facebook but they all hinge on the very basics. You first have to be known, liked and trusted! With over 2 billion eager monthly users ready to discover and invest in your artistic brilliance don’t fall
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Is That Original Canadian Painting Tax Deductible? The big question I’ve been getting from my art collectors has been, “Is my Sara Leger original tax deductible?” As a professional artist and business owner my answer is usually, “Maybe?! Check with your tax advisor.” However, I didn’t think that was such a great answer so I
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Let’s Play the Name Game: Five Female Artists Who Aren’t Georgia O’Keefe. Sadly I could only name Fridah Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama, Judy Chicago and….hmmm? That little test reminded why I paint empowering, bold, loud art and why it’s so important as a woman to do my best to succeed and empower female artists. As I
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