Tag Archives: drawing

“Dear Artists, Think Twice Before Purging Your Work” – A Cautionary Tale

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Lorraine Young

Wishing a Happy New Year and all the best in 2016 to all! (This is a long post, so I hope you make it to the end, especially if you’re thinking of purging any of your art in preparation for … Continue reading →

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Pastel Artists of Canada Online Juried Exhibibion

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Lorraine Young

I am pleased to announce, first, that two of my paintings have been accepted into the 3rd Online Juried Exhibition of the Pastel Artists of Canada; and second, that one of them (La Jeune Boheme en Vert) has won an … Continue reading →

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“Bagshot Row, Mill Creek Ravine”, a pastel painting

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Lorraine Young

Edmonton has the most extensive river valley urban park and trail system in North America, and Mill Creek Ravine is part of that system. (For a great in-depth article on the history of the Mill Creek Ravine, look here.) I … Continue reading →

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Pastel and alcohol-wash underpainting

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Lorraine Young

I’ve been working on commissions over the past several weeks, and decided to take a break. Started something new: a larger format (22″ x 30″ sanded pastel paper) with an alcohol wash underpainting. The paper is eating up my pastels … Continue reading →

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Cutie-Pie Doodles

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Lorraine Young

I like to doodle, and sometimes my doodling makes me smile and these make me smile. I think these “Cutie Pies” will make cute greeting cards. And – I’ve been asked to use them as illustrations for a lovely little children’s … Continue reading →