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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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ARTIST RECHARGE STATION (we are not Synths-or are we?)

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Lorraine Young

Here’s a different kind of post. I could post a WIP but this one isn’t about one of my paintings, for a change. I’ve been following, and enjoying, the new BBC TV show (now airing on AMC) “HUMANS” (sorry, … Continue reading →

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La Jeune Boheme en Vert, a pastel painting

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Lorraine Young

I finished this painting and forgot to post it! There’s quite a bit of detail in this one because, aside from it being a portrait and wanting the face to be the focal point, the textures were also important to … Continue reading →

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“It’s All About the Dress” , a pastel painting

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Lorraine Young

There’s just something about a little girl, and Christmas, and a most special present – a beautiful fairy-princess dress. At a time like this, it really is all about the dress! (The model for this painting is my adorable middle … Continue reading →