Tag Archives: Millwoods Artists Collective

“Bridge of Dreams”, a pastel painting

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Lorraine Young

I’ve been having tons of fun working on more pastel paintings based on past walks through Mill Creek Ravine. Especially this one, where I took some playful risks with colour and I think it turned out great! Here … Continue reading →

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Six month check-up: Paintings Accepted for Silent Auction and Gallery Opening and More News!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Lorraine Young

This painting went through several incarnations, more than one not very nice to look at. I had some frustrations with it and they came out in the faces. I finally put it aside for a few weeks (or more) until … Continue reading →

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The Koffee Cafe

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Lorraine Young

The Koffee Cafe is where the Millwoods Artists Collective holds its monthly Glass Door Reading Series. Local authors, poets, and musicians come to share their work. It might be bitterly cold outside, but it’s always toasty warm … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on January 29, 2013 by Lorraine Young | Tagged Alberta, Art, Arts, coffee house, dry media, Edmonton, Millwoods, Millwoods Artists Collective, music, Painting, Pastel, poetry, reading series, restaurants, soft pastels, urban landscape, Visual Arts, winter | Leave a comment

Trash Can painting!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Lorraine Young

The Millwoods Artists Collective hosted a community trash-can painting event on October 20th. Half a dozen trash cans were set up in the Millwoods Town Centre Mall, and the people came out to paint them. They will be placed around … Continue reading →