Inside Cherry Bomb Studio in South Glengarry, Ontario. Works in progress, painting, sculpted frames, experiments and the occasional perfectly good thing I decide to fuck with.
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you stop waiting for permission and start doing the work. While the rest of the world is distracted by the ‘New Year, New You’ narrative, I’ve been in the studio focused on the Bougie Punk series—large-scale oils painted on jumbo playing cards. These pieces are […]
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Somewhere between drywall dust and shipping art to new homes, I figured it out. Turns out, peace of mind feels a lot like f*cking around until you figure it out. Because somewhere between the mess — the paperwork, the half-finished projects, and the never-ending to-do list — you start to see what’s actually worth your
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Time Well Wasted: On Giving Terrible Art School Advice A few months ago, my niece asked if she should go to art school.Without even thinking, I said, “Oh my god, no. Don’t do it. Waste of time. Just paint.” And honestly? I believed it when I said it.Art school felt like a detour in my
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The Myth of Effortless Perfection I scroll my feed and there they are. The goddamn Reels. Someone with a spotless bun and a cleaner studio floor, paints a masterpiece in 15 seconds. The beginning looks identical to the end, just fast-forwarded. No panic. No detours. No self-doubt. Just a lie that makes it seem so
Art Without Apology: The Messy Truth Behind the Process Read More »
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 »
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
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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 »
August is here, and Cherry Bomb Studio is buzzing with more projects than I thought possible. ( Whoop!) Between a book cover, 12 illustrations, and 2 portraits, I’ve somehow convinced myself that there are more hours in the day because I am also helping host a Murder Mystery written by an award winning writer in the
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Are you tired of mundane artwork that feels more like it captures the spirit of the furniture and not your spirit? Well I know I’ve been craving something bold, rebellious, yet undeniably elegant and all I found was “decor”. WELL NO MORE! Welcome to the world of Bougie Punk art of Cherry Bomb Studio and
Crafting Bougie Punk Frames: An Inside Look at My Artistic Process Read More »
Is Instagram still worth it for artists? As an artist, trying to figure out social media with it’s ever evolving algorithms can sometimes become a bit too much. I’ll gain followers just to lose them the very next week. I don’t get it. It makes you wonder if it’s really necessary for your art career,
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