Author Archives: ChantelG83

Muse Artist a Day Wrap-up

I had such a great time on the 29th painting in Muse’s front window for the Artist a Day program!  It was a nice sunny day, I had an awesome view of the street, all the supplies were already set … Continue reading

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Summer Encaustic Classes

I’m excited to announce that students can sign up for my summer encaustic classes offered through the Saturday Academy!  It is a beginning encaustic painting class for middle and high school students.  Here is a description of the class from … Continue reading

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An Artist a Day at Muse

I recently found out that I was accepted into Muse’s An Artist a Day program! Every day during the month of April, Muse will have a local artist creating a piece of work in their front window. People can stop, … Continue reading

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Timbers Art Show

  It’s late notice but I recently became a part of a tribute show for the Portland Timbers.  On February 28th the Timbers are unveiling their primary and secondary jerseys and are celebrating with an art show at the Alberta … Continue reading

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Fear of Success

I love to read the OffBeat Blogs every morning after checking my email (I became obsessed while planning my own OffBeat wedding).  This morning I found an amazing article on the OffBeat Home and Life blog written by Mallory Carlson.  … Continue reading

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Love of Portland Show

I will be participating in the “Love of Portland” show again this year, and I have created this new painting especially for the show that demonstrates my love of our weird city.  This year the show has over 300 artists … Continue reading

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Returning

It’s been a long time since I wrote a blog post!  This last year has been really busy and it shows no signs of slowing down, so I had better learn to keep up.  Last year I created my art … Continue reading

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Solo Show Scheduled

I’m excited to announce that I’m having my first mini solo show at Cast Iron Studios starting sometime mid/late January through February!  If I can get enough people interested in coming I’ll even hold a little reception   I’ll be … Continue reading

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Portland Open Studios Wrap Up

  A huge “thank you!” goes out to all of you who came to visit me during the Portland Open Studios Tour.  I met a lot of amazing people, made some important contacts, had fun doing demos, and generally had … Continue reading

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Winter Wax Exhibition

Come visit the 2nd Annual Encaustic art show at Milepost 5. November 2nd – December 2nd Come out and enjoy art, wine, and great company! When: Opening Reception with the artists — November 2nd from 6-9pm Artist holiday gift show … Continue reading

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