Author Archives: Suzette Fram

4 New Pieces

Here are 4 new pieces completed this year. Three of them were chosen to be shown in the Garibaldi Art Club Juried Exhibition earlier this month. The fourth one sold before I had a chance to show it anywhere. Continue reading

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Review: Acrylic Inks

You can use these as you would watercolour on paper, whether to paint or pour; they are fabulous for pouring. They work equally well, perhaps even better than watercolour. The colours stay bright and do not fade when they dry. Continue reading

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April 2013 Update

I am pleased to announce that I have 3 paintings showing at the ArtSpacific 2013 exhbition, taking place at the Firehall Centre for the Arts in Delta. Continue reading

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Review: Cradled Panels

Cradled panels are wooden boards used as a surface for artwork. The panels are mounted on a ‘cradle’, a frame that is similar to the frame on a stretched canvas. They come in the ¾” and 1½” thickness, just like canvas, and can be hung with or without frames. The wood is unfinished and depending on your application, requires sealing and prepping before working on. Continue reading

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Hyatus on Posting New Work

I am presently working towards a show at our local public art gallery. The work must be brand new and never shown before. Until I have a sufficient body of work which I can set a side for this show, I won’t be posting new work on my website. Continue reading

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Finding Your Truth and Your Path

It is within us to achieve everything we dream of. It is within us to make it happen. So remember this: Look within yourself. Look into your heart, find that motivation, find that inspiration, find that will to make it happen. Continue reading

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A Painter’s DOs and DON’Ts

In lieu of New Year’s Resolutions, here are a few Dos and Don’ts to help you make the most of your painting time and efforts. See which ones apply to you. Continue reading

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Painting Selected for FCA ‘Abstract Show’

This painting was selected to be part of the ABSTRACT SHOW at the Federation of Canadian Artists gallery on Granville Island. The show runs from January 22 to February 3, 2013.

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Sentiments of the Season

Christmas is a great time to remember what’s important, take stock of all that we have, and feel gratitude that we are so lucky. And if we are not so lucky at the moment, there’s the hope that things will get better. Continue reading

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November 2012 Update

I have 2 shows coming up this November: Details below. Continue reading

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