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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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Whyte Avenue Art Walk 2015

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Lorraine Young

What a weekend! The weather was almost too perfect – hot, hot, hot – but that didn’t keep the crowds of art-lovers away from visiting over 450 artists who participated in the 20th annual Art Walk. I love my new … Continue reading →

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“Sleigh Ride on the Avenue” pastel painting

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Lorraine Young

There is something magical about a winter sleigh ride, even when it’s in the middle of of a bustling city just before Christmas, instead of on an idyllic country road. Thanks to Edmonton’s Old Strathcona-Whyte Avenue and to Longriders , for the opportunity … Continue reading →

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“Sunshine on the Ave” pastel painting

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Lorraine Young

I finally finished the painting I began at the 2014 Whyte Avenue Art Walk just over 3 weeks ago! I was able to use a few of the photos I took while I manned my booth in front of the … Continue reading →

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After Art Walk weekend (recovery)

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Lorraine Young

Last weekend was the 2014 Whyte Avenue Art Walk, and I had a new location this year. The painting I began at my booth in front of the Blues on Whyte sits on my easel, waiting with my open pastel … Continue reading →