Artistic Versatility

I used to think my versatility was a bad thing. Traditionally, if you can't capture and maintain a recognizable style, series or body of work, collectors and galleries weren't interested. I guess as soon as I realized that I wasn't going to be following any traditional paths in my career, I let go of those old and inhibiting notions and adopted a mentality that my versatility was one of my strengths. So now that I'm creating my own path, I'm amazed that this is the truth - my versatility truly is an asset and has brought many wonderful opportunities into my life.

• My curious, silly, alien and comic art adoration allows me to connect with the kids I teach
• My passion for art materials and self-expression makes me an inspirational art teacher for all ages
  
• My traditional landscape and urban cityscape artwork is noticed by the majority of seasoned artists
• My sexy life drawings get me out into the night with alll the freaks and geeks
• My love and respect of life drawing introduced a chance to be in the model's seat to inspire other artists
• My mac, and computer savvy life gets me into all sorts of little graphic design gigs
  
• And allll this versatility created Shared Palette, interactive art for Corporate events!

All this and I am still growing as an artist..as a person. I have so much yet to discover just about me....and then there's a whole world and universe out there!!! Some people think the world is a vast and scary place to be, especially if you are a freelance artist. I understand that, and yet I do find it constantly so exciting, so inspiring.....I am proud that I have the artistic versatility and courage to be living it and out there finding my own unique way.

SHARED PALETTE art entertainment

Shared Palette participated at Mimi+You's Celebrate Courage launch April 2009, celebrating the Courage of Women Walking Away from Abuse! From the moment I was introduced to Mitra and Carolyn and what they have accomplished here for Shelternet with awareness and creative support alone, I was blown away. Absolute respect - these ladies are remarkable. Since the launch, I've also signed up for one of the necklace making workshops. Check out what they have to say here.ⓒ Jeremy North-Lewis. Toronto Photographer.

Check out Jeremy's new photography site & blog:
www.jeremynorthlewis.com

SHARED PALETTE art entertainment

What is Shared Palette? Well, it's one of the major things in my life that keeps my heart beating...it's my passion, my dream job. I can relate to many people when the say that it took them a long time to discover what that was because, well, I had to create it! And Shared Palette was designed out of my love of art and people, teaching and sharing ideas = Art Entertainment! The most important part of the concept is that it is an interactive experience. The magical formula consists of an artist (me!) and many guests who all happily create together. From the Corporate suit to the red carpet ballgown, my aim is to engage everyone to collaborate with me in the creation of a single painting. You do not have to paint the whole canvas yourself, this is a team effort! The painting comes together as everyone makes their own unique brush stroke of colour! And I not only provide the opportunity for everyone to add their own mark, but to also be involved in the process of making a work of art, with the same approach, techniques and materials that a professional artist does.
So what is Shared Palette? Well, it's really an amazing, shared experience that you will never forget.

visit www.sharedpalette.ca for more info.