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THE MAGIC IS IN THE MOMENT: “I paint Moments. The textured under-paintings and colours I use in my work illuminate the energy of the moments I paint. My mission as an artist is to remind us to allow the beautiful moments of our lives to wash over us. To me, this is where the magic of life resides.” Janet McDonald Nanaimo, BC based artist, Janet McDonald, works in acrylic and oils. She loves the buttery feel and blend-ability of oils to whip up a Latin or Hawaiian Dancer, and the brilliance of the acrylic colours and their quick-dry nature for...more

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8 Things to Love and Hate about Being an Artist

October 22nd, 2014

After years of painting and my first year of being a full-time artist, I have learned to love and love/hate the life...... I love.... - the satisfaction and feelings of accomplishment it brings when I nail what I wanted to create, or when the p...