Paige Mortensen – Artists' Workshop Saskatoon

The Inside Story – Paige Mortensen

One thing I learned about myself is that it was really hard to let go of this very precise way of working with acrylics and watercolour. I needed to let go of that precision and loosen up. I needed to find a new way of working.

Creative Synergy – Paige Mortensen

What I would like to highlight is you, our audience. Connecting with you brings another level of creative synergy to my artistic practice. Sharing my work and interacting with a broader range of people is vital to my growth as an artist. Your reactions inspire me to continue my creative exploration and often spark new ideas.

Exploring Connections ~ Paige Mortensen

My focus on working with wax all began with a card that came from Ngaire in New Zealand. That simple gesture of an artist made card opened up the world for me and appreciate all the connections I have made because if it. It changed the direction of my art.

The Inside Story ~ Paige Mortensen

Life is a journey that takes us in unexpected directions. Early in life my focus was on math and science. There were things to discover and clear answers to the questions. At the same time crafts were plentiful, the kind with rules and patterns to follow. Later I discovered painting and took classes in technique,Continue reading “The Inside Story ~ Paige Mortensen”

Spotlight On ~ Paige Mortensen

It is all about the texture. It is the texture in an object or scene that entices me. Creating a piece of art gives me the opportunity to spend more time with it, really getting to know the details. One beautiful afternoon in the fall, after a day of painting with our Artists WorkshopContinue reading “Spotlight On ~ Paige Mortensen”

‘Stories Inside’ – a current show

With winter in full swing, and the holiday season winding down, we can take time to check out other things going on in our community. Paige Mortensen, a member of our group, currently has a show entitled ‘Stories Inside’ at the Royal Gallery, The Centre Mall Saskatoon, from now until January 8, 2016. The seriesContinue reading “‘Stories Inside’ – a current show”