Linda Laforge's Art Page

Thanks Ethan Hawk for putting this to words so beautifully. Art IS a necessity.

Ethan Hawke Creativity Learn more https://www.emotionimaging.com/art-foundationsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionImaging/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EmotionImaging/

Mushrooms are so smart the forest would be lost without them. ☺️ 🌳 🐿

Thanks to everyone who sent their congratulations. Art Blast truly was a blast. So much talent in the room last night. Everyone who met the challenge of finishing a painting in 20 minutes is a rock star.

🍄 Mushrooms, Chester Bennington +++ - https://mailchi.mp/a1603566b601/store-online-greta-thunberg-portrait-13774321
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So glad to have been part of this conference. The Creative Communities Conference was filled with useful info and great insights. Was a pleasure to be teamed with Nicole French of Collaborative Haus Marketing. Got to check out Quest Art Gallery too!
Quest Art School + Gallery Collaborative Haus Marketing Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay

Proud to have my work exhibited in the Eco Art Exhibition of 2024 at Gallery 1313 in Toronto. Check it out if you’re in the Queen Street area!

Look at me! Lol. Got lots of great stuff to share. Anyone in the creative industry should join us. There will be so much to take home and circle in the noggin.
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MEET THE SPEAKERS AT THE CREATIVE COMMUNITIES CULTURE CONFERENCE!
Just a reminder that there are still some tickets left for the Creative Communities Culture Conference taking place on April 19, 2024 at the Midland Cultural Centre. This year our theme is "MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT; THE VALUE OF ARTS AND CULTURE". You can get your tickets by visiting either the Culture Alliance website at https://www.culturealliance.ca/conference or go directly to MCC ticket sales site at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/midlandculturalcentre/1150302

Ticket price includes access to all sessions with our lineup of great speakers, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Hurry you do not want to be disappointed as we are only two weeks away.... There is something for everyone!

I’ve been nominated! Please vote for me.

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Earth Hour tonight from 8:30 to 9:30 your time.
Ways to give an hour, check out their website. https://www.earthhour.org/take-part/give-an-hour

Give an Hour for Earth | Earth Hour On 24th March at 8:30 pm, Give an hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our one shared home.

I’m teaming up with Nicole of Collaborative Haus Marketing to workshop Value Proposition for creatives in marketing. Last year’s event was filled with great info and a chance to get to know the creative community. Get your tickets and let’s truck on up to Midland together!

The Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay invites you to the Creative Communities Culture Conference 2024 taking place on Friday April 19, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Midland Cultural Centre in Midland, Ontario.

Get your tickets by March 19th for the Early Bird price of $49 plus taxes and fees. After that, tickets go up to $59 plus taxes and fees. Visit https://www.culturealliance.ca/conference to get your tickets.

This year it's all about, "More Than Entertainment: The Value of Arts and Culture" with Keynote Address from Jennifer Withrow, Deputy Chief Curator, McMichael Canadian Art Collection..

We can hardly wait to see you.

Ladies! Please come March 20

Because of my brother's struggles with dyslexia and ADHD, which led to his homeless, I was inspired to create Calling Home. Experience a deeply personal visual and auditory storytelling of my family story from my brother’s perspective, and my mother’s.

Homelessness is a growing issue. We see it everyday on our own streets. Please join this discussion, and enjoy the added benefit of a networking event.

RSVP by Sunday, March 17 to [email protected]
FREE to BPW Barrie members | $10 for guests
https://bpwbarrie.com/events/

I’m teaching INTRODUCTION TO PROCREATE starting March 7.

4 online zoom classes, 3 jam packed hours every evening.
If you’ve been hankering to learn, sign up today!

I’ve been loving painting and drawing in Procreate. It’s opened up new opportunities and has allowed me to experiment freely with my art.
Let me know if you have questions.

https://barrieartclub.wildapricot.org/event-5587801

RedBubble is having a sitewide sale, Up To 40% off. Gift Better with THIS Artist. 😜 Shirts for all sizes, skirts, mugs, phone cases... tons of stuff made with a company that will create and ship locally, from Australia to Canada.

There’s a lot going on out there in the world. People are struggling with climate devastations, and major wars. Peace. Security, Safety. That’s what they deserve. This art is my prayer for them.

Visit here and get your gift shopping done!
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Best buds! This portrait was commissioned to commemorate the life of one special man who had a special love for his pug. I'm so honoured to be able to create something meaningful in this way.

A few years ago this family had a few milestone birthdays to celebrate! I was commissioned to draw each of them, design a banner with their caricatures on it and have it printed. Love this idea!

Willow is a very special pup. She was about to be a big brother to her new human baby when I drew this. I'm sure they're fast friends now!
Please IM me.

Cale Evans

Someone got engaged last year! This drawing was part of the proposal. Never in a million years did I think my art would become a deeply personal part of people's special moments. How cool is that?! This one was created in Procreate and is a digital art piece.
Still a few spots left for commissions. Please IM me.

I felt honoured to create this family portrait. The young couple, left and right, are newlyweds, here with their grandparents. Two memorable places for them are depicted in the background. I do live castles!
Still a few spots left for commissions. Please IM me for rates.