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The Next Piece in the “Roses” Painting Series

The second piece in my “Roses” series is now complete! “Roses II” uses much warmer colours and had the benefit of my discovery of paint markers to make the thin lines a little smoother. I also used fineliner (and, of course, acrylic). Here it is with “Roses I”:

“Roses II” is, of course, the painting from this post. It’s certainly come a long way (though her big, deer-like eyes may be just as creepy as the empty sockets were!). I’m still waiting on Devin to finish the landscape from that post so I can show you guys. The colours in it are gorgeous.
Have a good day!

Sarah

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“Nice to Meet You” Art Show this Thursday, Featuring Sarah Y. Varnam and Other Emerging Artists

Hey! I am very excited about this: my art will be part of the “Nice to Meet You” exhibit at Creatures Creating from February 20-27, 2014. The opening night event is this Thursday, February 20 at 6 p.m.

"Galactic IV" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Galactic IV” – Sarah Y. Varnam

I will be showing my “Cosmos” series. If you’re in Toronto, come on out! It’ll be a fun night and a good show.

-Sarah

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“Roses I”, Sarah Y. Varnam, a Painting Several Years in the Making

"Roses I" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roses I” – Sarah Y. Varnam

This piece is the first in a new painting series. While it’s really come together over the last couple of months, I started it years ago. As a result, I’m quite attached to it (will only be selling prints of it for now). The second one should be up within the week!

-Sarah

P.S. This piece and several other pieces are up on our Zazzle shop as poster prints, buttons, and more! We’ve added several new products lately.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Portfolio for Sarah Y. Varnam

We have a lot of heart art at Apple of my Odd Eye. Here’s a collection for you to peruse in honour of Valentine’s Day:

Like what you see? Check out our heart-themed art at our Zazzle shop!

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Art from Sarah Y. Varnam

Many of the members of Apple of my Odd Eye are also associated with another indie Toronto media company, Geek Collateral Media. I’ve put together this gallery of geeky art for your enjoyment and to highlight the connections between the projects we’re involved in (and to let you know about another awesome WordPress site).

I hope you like it.

-Sarah

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Paintings in Progress–a Landscape and a Portrait

We weren’t planning on posting anything tonight, but then half the evening got devoted to painting, and I couldn’t resist posting our works in progress. I love the colours! Now we both have to find the courage to keep working on them despite the fear of destroying what we’ve got so far. Heh.

Paintings in progress

Paintings in progress

The painting on the left is Devin’s and the one on the right is mine.

Cheers,
Sarah

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“Roots III”, Sarah Y. Varnam

"Roots III" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roots III” – Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roots III” is part of a new painting series. There will probably be four, though I may end up making more, as I’m really enjoying the contrast of the black and white.

-Sarah

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“Hey, We Here’s Good Art” Update

Sarah's Portfolio

Sarah’s Portfolio

Apple of my Odd Eye was at “Hey, We Here’s Good Art” at Betty’s bar in Toronto last night to support AOMOE artist Sarah Y. Varnam‘s inclusion in the pop-up art show. The show featured an array of artists’ portfolios, sketchbooks, zines, and video installations. We’ve assembled a photo gallery below:

We also brought The Quilliad, the literary journal that Sarah helps to edit, and Devin’s poetry book, Love and Longing.

The Quilliad & Love and Longing

The Quilliad & Love and Longing

It was a good night of good art, good food and drink, and good company. We look forward to organising events like it ourselves.

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“Roots II”, Sarah Y. Varnam

"Roots II" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roots II” – Sarah Y. Varnam

Before this piece, there was only going to be one “Roots” painting, but now I’m having too much fun with the aesthetic. There will be at least two more in the series.

-Sarah

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“Roots I”, Sarah Y. Varnam

"Roots I" - Sarah Y. Varnam

“Roots I” – Sarah Y. Varnam

Finally done! I posted some progress shots back in January–you’ll be seeing the finished version of Devin’s piece from that post soon as well. Making sure that none of the paint for the black background got in the white root lines took way longer than I expected, though I’m glad I persevered. I’m really happy with this one.

-Sarah

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