Cheryl Lavigne

Éléments Papier collé #enprogres #inprogress #mixedmedia #artinschools #artistinresidence #nbartist #tourismnewbrunswick https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLp6qSvVaf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Pretty great day overall #artistinresidence #mixedmedia #exploration #colabwithkids #artistinschoolsprogram @destinationnb @asdwschooldistrict https://www.instagram.com/p/CoqnEm0NMmk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I am half way through my Artist Residency at Royal Road Elementary School, working in collaboration with grade 3 students as we explore my favourite methods of art making, mixing media and using our great big imaginations! What a treat it is to revisit a classroom as an artist at work! Here is a sneaky peak at part of our project in progress! I am really enjoying the experience! If you are a New-Brunswick artist interested in working alongside students in schools, look into GNB’s Artist-In-Residency School’s program (Génie Art). Pro-tip: Reach out to a teacher or school before the end if this academic year, to prepare for the deadline at the end of September! @destinationnb @gnbca @asdwschooldistrict #nbartist #artwork #artistatwork #artisteducator #gnb #nbtourismfredericton #nbtourism https://www.instagram.com/p/Con0UIntNf1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you to the @fredartsalliance for allowing me the space to explore new themes and new methods for art making. New work will come of these florals as there is still lots of summer time left! This painted bouquet is what came of the mid-July blooms at the @theperiwinklehouse https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg-NcSsPa67/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday was day 3 of my residency with @fredartsalliance. I found myself in a new neighbourhood garden where I sat and sketched in preparation for something that must include this bicycle overgrown with vines! It brought back memories of when I was little, and knew better than to include a bike in any of my drawings! 😜 #nbartist #gardensketch #natureinspired #artistinresidence #gardenart #gardensforwellbeing #getoutside https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg1fZarOiGL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday was day 3 in a new neighbourhood garden where i sat and sketched in preparation for something that must include this bicycle overgrown with vines! It brought back memories of when i was little, and knew better than to include a bike in any of my drawings! 😜 #nbartist #gardensketch #natureinspired #artistinresidence #gardenart #gardensforwellbeing #getoutside @fredartsalliance https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg1esrYu0im/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My second day for the @fredartsalliance residency was spent in Frances’ garden. This painting is nearly done, i think it just needs some areas of light that i will get to later. I wasn’t going to paint another scene until I arrived in Frances’ back yard, but this large archway invited me in. #nbartist #gardeningforwellbeing #floralpainting #gardenpainting #natureinspired #fredericton https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzEt8qu0_B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My second day for the @fredartsalliance residency was spent in Frances’ garden. This painting is nearly done, i think it just needs some areas of light that i will get to later. I wasn’t going to paint another scene until I arrived in Frances’ back yard, but this large archway invited me in. #nbartist #gardeningforwellbeing #floralpainting #gardenpainting #natureinspired #fredericton https://www.instagram.com/p/CgzEXXtuiLO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here is the first painting from my observations of my neighbour’s garden. I took so many pictures that i plan to use as references to some new mixed media drawings as well. Now I’m off to a new neighborhood garden to sketch and paint flowers again! @sherryyounker @fredartsalliance #floralpainting #flowers #nbartist #wildgarden #fredericton #gardenpainting #flowersfordays #artistinresidence https://www.instagram.com/p/CgwUONiOuco/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Gearing up for another little artist residency with @fredartsalliance! It begins tomorrow! I’ll be approaching the theme ‘Breaking Out’ in a number of ways. 1. I am breaking out of my studio and the solitary aspect of creating art. I will be engaging with community members, involving them in the process and development of a new body of work. 2. I am breaking out of my creative habits and tendencies when producing work. This residency will be about playing with a variety of materials, exploring and learning as i go. 3. I am breaking away from my usual forest themes, looking at floral forms to shake things up! Ongoing is my interest in our presence, our experiences and our impact on our natural environment. Thanks to @theperiwinklehouse for the preliminary visit and chat earlier this month. Your garden is a paradise! #fredericton #nbartist #nbart #gardenart #artistinresidence #natureinspired #emergingartist #canadianartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgr5P5AOijN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank you to the city of Fredericton @fredtourism for allowing me to fulfill this residency at Killarney Lake Park. I had a great time observing and painting outdoors. I am still working on the larger painting. These smaller studies on paper are all available for purchase, and come matted. Please DM for inquiries if you are interested in purchasing one! #artistsoffredericton #artistinresidence #explorefredericton #fredericton #frederictonartistresidency #nbartist #frederictontourism #supportfredlocal #killarneyartinres #pleinair #naturestudy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf1TwwzlI10/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Day 12 Fredericton Summer Artist Residency, Killarney lake. I got myself settled in the brook today and it was not long before i was packing up to the sound of thunder rumbling in the distance, which alerted me to a severe thunderstorm watch. The storm never did happen. So I will be back down there over the weekend to work on finishing up this large landscape. It was such a lovely experience to paint in the park each day for the Fredericton Summer Artist Residency! It set me on a good momentum for painting all summer long! Stay tuned for my next residency starting August 1! @fredtourism #artistsoffredericton #artistinresidence #explorefredericton #fredericton #frederictonartistresidency #nbartist #frederictontourism #supportfredlocal #killarneyartinres #pleinair #naturestudy https://www.instagram.com/p/CfxCIc1PFFa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Day 11 Fredericton Summer Artist Residency, Killarney lake. There are not yet many mushrooms blooming at Killarney that I could see, so I was pleased with the sight of this one. Tomorrow i will be in the park from 1:30pm-6:30pm @fredtourism #artistsoffredericton #artistinresidence #explorefredericton #fredericton #frederictonartistresidency #nbartist #frederictontourism #supportfredlocal #killarneyartinres #pleinair #naturestudy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfup6oLs1b-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Fredericton summer artist in residence, Thursday July 7 Good morning! I will be at Killarney Lake from 12:30-5:00 today. I will be painting on the trail opposite side from the beach until 2:30 before heading down into the brook until 5 or so. @fredtourism https://www.instagram.com/p/CftTBw9uAwW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=