Mayart by Maja M

Hello everyone. I hope you are all doing well, staying safe, staying at home to protect those you love, and help our frontline workers everywhere. I have been creating quite a bit and though the photos I am sharing now are not ideal, I hope the work cheers you up. These are all part of the new series-- But, On the Bright Side! Stay safe everyone! Love!

Hello everyone. Finally sharing some new work...these 4 minis (8x8inch or 20.3x20.3 cm) were created for the Art Vancouver contest on the theme of climate art. They are all acrylic on canvas...Let me know which one is your favourite!
1. Sine que non
2.Inferno
3. What Will Be Our Legacy 1
4. What Will Be Our Legacy 2

Hello everyone, I know it has been a while, yet again, but I haven't had the easiest time of late. It is a very long story, but in honour of the International Women's Day, and to celebrate all the wonderful, strong, brilliant, fierce, kind, and loving women out there, I thought I'd share a piece I completed a few weeks ago. Titled Independent, it is a 20x20x1.5 inch acrylic on canvas, that was inspired by someone I have the outmost respect for, a woman of great integrity, not often seen it today's politics--the Hon. Jody Wilson Raybould.

So here's to all the women (both fictional and real) who inspire us to stand true to who we are and fight for what is important to us...Together, we are stronger!

I am not sure if I shared these already, so if I have, I am sure you'll forgive me...The two images are from my display @ Pacific Arts Market (1448 West Broadway, upstairs.) Today we are having one of our Holly Jolly Sundays...eggnog and cake day! So drop by for a fun holiday celebration, meet the artists, and maybe find some unique, one of a kind gifts for a loved one!

This piece sold on the opening night of North Van Arts Anonymous Art Show (AAS19)! Very exciting! There are still a couple of days left before the show closes and some amazing art still available. If you get a chance it is definitely worth a visit. The show closes on the 18th.

Hello again my friends...some more photos from the end of the year events happening weekly! Hard to keep up with it all!

Hello all. I promised some photos from the recent events...First up, the Uncovered Arts Gala from Sat. Nov. 24th!

Hello everyone, lots of things happening so here's a quick update:.
1.Last Saturday I moved into the Pacific Arts Market for the second time this year, and on Tuesday, I was able to finish my display...Tomorrow (Sunday, Dec. 01) we are celebrating PAM's first birthday, so hope to see you there 4-9pm) I am hoping to be there but have a bit of a cold so it's day by day for now!
2.Last Saturday was also the big Uncovered Arts Gala event...which was tons of fun, and a fairly successful evening. I know some of you got tickets but didn't quite make it to the event...perhaps some other time.
3.Last Sunday was the Holiday Market at the West End Community Centre...thankfully, a fairly quiet day of a crazy busy weekend.
4. This last Thursday, (Nov. 28) was the opening night of the Anonymous Art Show at North Van Arts...I have 3 paintings accepted in the show, but unfortunately, haven't been able to see it in person yet! The show and sale continues until Dec. 18, and it is a great chance to get some really fun, original art and support the North Van Arts programming for the year ahead!

There's more coming but for now I am exhausted, so, hopefully soon!

I will also post some photos from the events one of these days!

Hello everyone! I need to thank all of you for coming out to the Charity Art Auction at the Pacific Arts Market last Saturday...It was a fun night and we raised some funds, which is always fantastic! So thank you again!

Hello all! Tomorrow is the big day...our Charity Art Auction at the Pacific Arts Market (1448 West Broadway, upstairs!) I hope you RSVP-ed! See you there--4-9pm

Hello again! My most recent post promised some new art so here it is. The first few images are colourful alcohol inks--which I have been loving over the last year or so. They are a lot of fun to work with, but one does need a well ventilated room or the fumes start to make you a little loopy! Next up is a miniature that was intended for a project in Italy, but unfortunately, things didn't quite work out , so it stayed with me...there are in fact four miniatures to the theme of four elements: earth, fire, water and air, I am sure you can guess which one this is! And finally, the newest is the first piece of the four seasons series, depicting, of course, the fall. The new aspect for me is playing with texture, using modeling paste! Hope you like them...Please let me know what you thing and which one is your favourite!

Hello everyone, I know it's been a really long time since you've heard from me. Thank you for sticking by... I know I am not the most exciting account to follow, but am very grateful for each and every one of you!

I have been much more active on my IG account, posting new work and exciting things (and less exciting things) that have been happening over the last few months.

To start with I'll share some great news, and then I'll post some new art that I have been creating over the last year!

News Item #1

Our lovely community at the Pacific Arts Market is organizing its 2nd Charity Art Auction, on Oct. 26, 2019, 4-9pm. This time it is on Saturday, so I'm hoping to see some of you at the event. As you know, we are located at 1448 West Broadway--just off Granville Street--and yes, there are some stairs, but a short and gentle climb is definitely worth it! I am contributing 2 alcohol ink pieces, and the event will be tons of fun with live music, cash bar...come join us, meet the artists and maybe even start your holiday shopping!

News Item #2

I have been invited, and have accepted the invitation, to participate in VanCity's Uncovered Arts Gala on Nov. 23 (also a Saturday), at the CCC (Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver). This is a multidisciplinary arts event with visual artists, musicians, food providers, live fashions show, and much, much more. If you are interested in attending you can purchase your $20 tickets at:

https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/27005/

I would be grateful if you could buy the tickets in support of my participation...I am listed under Mayart by Maja M.

I think it is going to be an amazing night of art! For more on the event check out the Uncovered FB page at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1858072037672494/

Thank you!

There are a few more news items to share but this post is getting rather lengthy, I shall leave those for another post...very soon! I promise!

Van City Uncovered Art & Music Gala at the CCC - Get event information and buy your tickets at Ticketscene!

I have also created a lot of new stuff--alcohol inks, acrylics, jewellery of all shapes and sizes--you can see it all, or at least much of it on my Instagram page ! I have been much more active there!

Hello everyone! Once again, it's been a while...Real life gets really busy quite quickly. I do have some other lovely news...you can now find some of my work for sale at LagunaArt.com. Check out this very cool gallery!

Hello everyone, yes, I know, it has been a while again, but I am keeping busy--between regular work and creating there is a lot going on. On that note, I have some really awesome news! I am now represented at the Gallery104.com! Super excited! There is hopefully going to be some more good news to share soon, but for now I will encourage you to check gallery104.com! The pieces that are on the site are Ode to Joy, Sprite in the Woods and Monet's Garden. Thanks!

Hello all, it has been a while again! Some of you may know this already, but if you don't, I have some fantastic news! The Pacific Arts Market is hosting a Charity Art Auction with over 60 local artists and artisans participating. I have a well traveled piece in the auction...Meditations in Green and Black, which visited both New York and Venice recently! Come and join us, meet the artists, and support a local charity...what could be better!?! Save the date: JUNE 13, 2019!

This is my PAM display! A little bit of acrylic, a little bit of art for kids, and some of my alcohol inks!

Hi everyone, tonight is the grand opening of the Anonymous Art Show in North Van...at 7pm! Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it, but if you can, please go!

Hello everyone, I may have mentioned I would be posting some new events I am participating in this month...so here we go! Starting next Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 you can visit the North Van Arts Anonymous Art Show and sale--huge fundraiser for the arts community. All the pieces are available for the same price and until it is sold nobody knows who the artist is...unless, the person is familiar with your work. So obviously can't post those pieces right now, but I bet some of you might recognize one or two. As I mentioned the show opens Nov. 22, 2018--6pm-9pm--would love to see you there! It is located at Cityscape Community Art Space--at 335 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver. The show and sale continue until Dec. 15! A wonderful chance to get an original piece of art for only a $100!

Updates about events and other posts after Remembrance Day!

I promised some CLIO pictures so here they are!

Hi everyone, it has been a while. As you know I was in New York City for the CLIO Art Fair, and though I tried, for whatever reason, I could not get Facebook to work on my phone. All of the photos ended up on Instagram which was working perfectly! It was a fantastic event and I had a wonderful time...met so many great people and fab artists! I will be posting pics here very, very soon! Grateful for an amazing experience! Stay tuned for the photos

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Sprite in the Woods, acrylic on canvas...one of the paintings that will appear at CLIO!

Hello everyone...Hope everybody is well. As many of you might know already, I am happy to announce that I am definitely participating in CLIO Art Fair Oct. 11-14, 2018 in New York City!

Hi everyone...it's been a while. Tomorrow, Aug. 25, 2018, I am participating in VHS market (vintage and hand made) at the Woodward's atrium, 12-6! It would be great to see you there...well, those of you who are actually in Vancouver!

Hi all, just letting you know I started posting on instagram today...please follow me ...more to come soon!

Thanks to Mike Wu Photography for these fab photos! The lighting changed at one point and we couldn't do much about it, but I think these look cool!

Thanks to Evan Chen Photography for these awesome photos!

Hi all, I have some photos from the RAW Vancouver event from April 12. To those who came, thank you! I hope you enjoyed the show. All the event photos are by Mike Wu Photography and Evan Chen Photography. Hope you like them!

Hi everyone hope that those of you who are in Vancouver and area can make it! Thanks!

Hello everyone! Another weekend and another Holiday Market...This weekend it is the West End Community Centre (870 Denman Street--at Denman and Haro). It is taking place from 10am-4pm both Saturday and Sunday. I will be there both days and hope to see some of you stop by!

Hello family and friends, you have probably already seen the posters for couple of the holiday markets I will be attending over the next couple of weeks. I know many of you are far away, but for any of you living in, or visiting Vancouver and area, I would love to see you there! It is a great opportunity to see what other artists and crafters are doing and hopefully support them! Tell your friends... and have some fun.