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Ohhh What’s Goin’ On

If you’ve got Chavah Kinloch – Contemporary Artist on your Facebook you’ll probably have heard all this by now but now that I have a moment, I can catch everyone else up on my artist life. Things have been really busy and I’ve had a few late nights to get through it all. There’s always [...]

Random Ramblings of an Overactive Mind

I finished one painting and have packaged it ready to send back to be part of this years NZAG collaborative project, so half way to completing another thing on my list. It’s done on a small piece of wood. The big reveal of the collaboration will be done at the Bruce Mason Centre on July [...]

5 Simple Tips for Photographing Your Artwork

Here’s a really simple 5 step tutorial for artists on how to photograph their work. Take photos in natural daylight. This will help the photo show your works truest colours. I find slightly overcast days produce great shots. Lay the painting flat on the ground. A lot of places will tell you to try and [...]

Shhhh Not So Loud

Wow! It’s been quiet around here the past few days. Sorry about that! I told you this week looked to be a busy one for me. I’ll step it up this week I promise. I’ve got a giveaway, some how to’s, more fun finds and exhibition and painting’s to share this week so don’t let me [...]

Back to Reality

Oooo weeeee. So how was your Easter? I think I’m more tired now than I was before the break! We’ve been working on Boston’s room and will continue to do so every day till we’re done. We’re ALMOST ready to move on from stripping those 7 layers of wallpaper…so close, so soooo close. I never [...]

Why Do I Paint What I Paint?

When I look at my art I probably see a lot more than what others see. The down side is that I see all the ‘mistakes’ in a piece and find it hard to not want to point them out when someone is complimenting me. The other thing I notice is that I understand why [...]

A Glimpse Into My Sunday

I’ve basically spent the day preparing my pieces to take with me to Auckland. I think I’ve had a million breaks today, focusing right now seems to be a bit of an issue! I just want a break. 2 more days… Then I’ll get 4days to myself. It’s kind of bitter sweet. All school holidays [...]

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