December Memories Series 1:  Here is my first series of Christmas cards!  I made them in hopes of creating more locally winter themed cards in the future.  I want to learn more about the local seasonal fauna and I believe this will inspire a new new series for spring! Stay tuned and Happy New Year!

November 16 Craft Fair Recap

 This year I featured my artwork at the annual Duncan Volunteer Firefighter Department's Craft Fair.  All proceeds from the table fee, Santa photos, and food sales benefited the Muscular Dystrophy Canada.  There were over sixty vendors featuring the most beautiful handmade items I've ever seen!  Thank you to all the volunteers and firefighter department!  It was a lovely event!

Seasons Greetings to all!  To celebrate our day of snow outside I've decided to post snapshots of my new paintings of my winter collection.  The first painting is to commemorate the reintroduction of bluebirds by the Gary Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team to the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.  You can learn more through their website:  Bring Back the Bluebirds   

The Summer Collection Art Card Series

Series 1

1.  Deol Estate winery poppies           

2.  Sample of text on card back

3.  Spring at the vineyard                   

4.  Tubing down the Cowichan River

5.  Rosehips in fall                             

6.  Quail in the grapes

7.  Gamay Noir grapes                       

8.  Spring cherry blossoms 

Buttons!

New to Crushed Grape Art Studio is a button machine!  For my first series I'm going to feature dancers from around the world in cat and puppy form!  Here is a sneak preview of a few of the buttons:

New at Body Wrapsody!  If you haven't heard about this new dance shop in Downtown Duncan, BC. You have to check it out!  They have the most amazing fitness and dance wear in town!  Wanda has let me also display and sell my artwork at her location.  Here are some samples of my artwork that can be seen here.  Also,  check Body Wrapsody on facebook!   

New Art Cards Coming Soon!

Artbeat has inspired me to bring together my more extensive collection of acrylic paintings inspired by the vineyard at Deol Estate Winery.  Three new cards will be introduced starting August 16th!  I have a sneak peek of the cards today!  They are very vibrant and colorful!  Great for any occasion!  More information about Art Beat can be found on here.

There have been requests for some winter scenes of the Cowichan Valley so stay tuned! I will be looking for inspiration this month for all those who love to send holiday cards..

Art Beat was such a success this Friday that I will be back next week!  The crowd and bluegrass music was so well done!   Thank you to Karen at Saltspring Soapworks for inviting me and letting me try your new green tea body gelato!

I will be making additional artwork to replace what has been selling so be on the lookout!

Big changes are happening at Crushed Grape Art Studio!  We will be on site for Art Beat at Chemainus Friday July 26th.  Our cards and paintings will be available for purchase at that time.  More information about Art Beat can be seen here:  http://artbeatchemainus.com/

Also stay tuned as a new dance themed collection of artwork makes its way to Body Wrapsody in 162 Station Street, Duncan, BC.  You can follow Body Wrapsody on Facebook! Here is a small preview of what is to come:

Winery Showcase comes to an end.

I would like to thank Deol Estate Winery and the Deol Family for letting me showcase my work and artwork from other local artists at the winery.  We had a lot of good feedback from the public who enjoyed being able to view local artwork at the winery.  There will be some new changes coming as the studio will continue running from my home.

If you did see something that interested you in our blog you are welcome to contact me directly through my email katrinaesp@gmail.com.  Thank you for your continued support.