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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 »
What Is Apples & Arts 2025? Every September, art lovers descend on Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry counties for the Apples & Arts Studio Tour 2025. Studios open, people wander, they peek at ceramics, paint, fiber, glass, you name it. It’s an institution. And for years, I was terrified to miss out. My fear was simple:
I’ve had a lot of people tell me I should be on the Apples and Art Studio Tour this year. And they’re right, in a way. I used to believe my job was to make my art accessible to everyone—that if I just showed up, they’d be blown away, see my art as worthy, and
We get to unravel, sure—but only if we make it palatable. Pretty. Maybe even a little funny, as long as it’s packaged in a meme or softened by a smile. By midlife, we’ve become experts at falling apart politely, wrapped in grace and barely detectable discomfort. That’s the unspoken rule, isn’t it?? We’re told to
Reclaiming Space at 49: The Art, The Unraveling, and The Vault Now Open Read More »
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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So The Glengarry Phoenix just put a spotlight on our local fall art scene, highlighting the work of the Collectif d’artistes de Glengarry Artists’ Collective (which I am now a member) and the Apples and Arts Studio Tour. But the real excitement for me? The feature on my Cocktails & Canvases art events! It’s great
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A Lovecraftian Art *Giveaway* UPDATE THE BOOK WAS FULLY BACKED. As a thank you I want to offer: To win the $200 gift certificate, all you have to do is be on the VIP List. My monthly-ish newsletter. The download is also free and doesn’t even cost you an email. Cthulhu inspired Zine + instructions
Unveil the Madness: “Cthulhu’s Duo” Kickstarter Edit: Funded! Read More »
Why I’m Skipping the Studio Tour (and What I’m Doing Instead) This year, I won’t be in the Apples & Arts Studio Tour. EDIT: Also I am in the middle of a book launch ( if you’re not on my newsletter read about it here) It’s not because I don’t love sharing my art with
September Cocktails & Canvases is BOO-gie Punk👻 Read More »
Join Us for Cocktails & Canvases at Cherry Bomb Gallery Don’t make yourself small for anyone. Be the awkward, funny, intelligent, beautiful little weirdo that you are. Don’t hold back. WEIRD IT OUT AT CHERRY BOMB GALLERY! Hey art lovers! Ready for another Bougie Punk evening of art and creativity? Our next Cocktails & Canvases
“Cocktails & Canvases: Why Art Matters” Read More »
I’ve been chewing on this concept of fine art meets angsty GenX rebelliousness, for a while now and I kept coming back to Bougie Punk. But what does that even mean? In short Fancy as F**k. Yeah, that’s no help… womp, womp! Why I Created the Term Bougie Punk and What It Means Bougie Punk
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