Mom and Baby Art Class THIS WEEK!!

HEY GRANDE PRAIRIE MOMMY's!!!

 

This weekend I am going to be at the really cool mommy/baby store, Clementine & Jasper, teaching a super fun Mom and her lil monster art class! This class is for Mommy's and their little ones ages 1-3yrs old! The class is this Saturday May 31, from 11-12, in Clementine & Jasper on Kateri Drive. The cost is only $10. Please contact me to get your name on the list! Only 10 spots available so you are not going to want to hesitate! It is going to be super fun!

A Good read

Hey everyone.

I just stumbled across this article as I was reading tonight and really enjoyed it. It actually is exactly what I am trying to do with my Art of Fun birthday's and one on one sessions. We all need to not worry about coloring in the lines, using the "right" color, and creating a product. Children, even more so in this day and age, need to be encouraged to use their imaginations and be given more opportunities to express themselves and what feels good to them.

I always tell the kids I work with, when they say they can't draw or do art that EVERYONE is an artist because there is no right or wrong way to do art.

Enjoy the read and book your child's birthday party!

http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/encouraging-self-expression-through-art/

Hey everyone!

So here is a teaser, sneak peak of some of my new pieces. My Collection is called, "to the beat of my soul."

Here is one of my pieces....so many more to come!

Spring is HOPEFULLY here

Hey everyone!

Life has been so busy these days with birthday parties, commissioned pieces, and still trying to live some life.

I am filling up quickly for birthday's in May and booking for the summer. You and your child are not going to want to miss out on this creative and fun way to celebrate their birthday. With the snow melting and the sun coming out, we will finally be able to get outside and do some bigger and messier art projects! It is going to be a blast. Please email me at megolson81@gmail.com or phone 587-297-6791 to book your party now!

I am also working on some cool music themed art pieces. Please stay tuned for pics within the next couple of weeks. It has been such a great outlet for me to pour my love of music all over the canvas. I can't wait to share with all of you. If you are looking for a unique touch for your home or office, or maybe you are looking for a unique wedding gift with summer weddings coming..... let me know and we can collaborate and I can get painting for you.

Otherwise, I hope this message is finding you filled with happiness and positivity!



"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life" ~Picasso

Congratulations!!

A lovely lady name Lisa has won the art gift basket and FREE art lesson from the draw at the Mommylicious trade fair this Sunday!

 

I look forward to the lesson!

 

Congratulations Lisa. I will be contacting you tomorrow!
Enjoy!

Thank you!

This weekend was so much fun! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to not only all of you who came regardless of the insanely freezing temperature, but to all the wonderful ladies who organized the trade fair. It was a great time. The kids colored with me, saw teenage mutant ninja turtles and Disney princesses, jumped in the castle, and had yummy treats. I was able to spread some art love and word about my super fun birthday parties!

If you book a party with me before this Friday, you can get the show promo....8 FREE ART TREAT BAGS to go with your party! Don't miss out!

Thank you again for all the love and support and stay tuned!

MOMMYLICIOUS TRADE FAIR - This Sunday, March 2!

 

 

I am going to be at the Pomeroy Hotel this weekend! Everyone make sure you come check us all out! It is going to be a blast!

 

I have a promotion for that day - IF YOU BOOK YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY PARTY ON SUNDAY, I WILL PROVIDE 8 TREAT BAGS FOR THE PARTY!

 

I am also going to have a draw for one free art lesson for your child and my own little area for kids to draw and get pumped for art!!

 

So make sure you make your way down  on Sunday, March 2. You and your kids won't want to miss out!

Thank you to the ladies at Mommylicious who are putting on this fun event!
www.Mommylicious.ca

Happy Birthday Anikka!

I had a great time today celebrating Anikka's birthday with her. I love watching kids create their own pieces of artwork. Each of them are so unique and when given the opportunity to fully express themselves, instead of being told what to make, they all can create these incredible pieces of art. I had so much fun showing the girls some of my favorite things to do with paint. I hope it has inspired them a bit to keep painting!!

Thanks again Erin for inviting me out to your home to spread a little love and enjoy the ART OF FUN!

Here are just a couple pics....



RE-VAMPED...and ready for some FUN!

SO.....

ARE YOU READY TO CHOOSE YOUR ART PROJECT?

So you have booked your party date with me and now it is time to pick your project. I have set things up into three "genres" of art projects as listed below. Please ask for any clarification on any of the projects when booking!

 

Art Project List – Please note: If your child is wanting a specific theme for his or her party, please let me know when you are booking, so that I can do my best to be accommodating and keep the theme in mind.

 

Depending on your child’s interest in art, please select from the following mediums:

                        Canvas Acrylic Painting – Children will have an open ended opportunity to fully express themselves by using acrylic paint on canvas. They will be able to use a variety of different techniques and mediums (i.e. cheesecloth) with the paint to create their one of a kind masterpiece! Each child will have an opportunity to design their own art apron and then paint on their own canvas.

 

                        Painting (other) – I have a variety of fun painting activities with different paint mediums such as finger paint, acrylic paint, and water color paint. Depending on the child’s age, they will be able to have a blast creating a unique painting. Each child will have an opportunity to design their own art apron and then have a finished painting project to take home.

 

                        Mixed Media – These unique art activities are designed to let children use their imaginations and create something beautiful from a variety of media’s. Things like different paper and art supplies to recycles items will be used to experiment and build their own art pieces. The art project will be depending on the child’s age. Each child will have an opportunity to design their own art apron and then have a finished mixed media piece to take home.

 

 

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I am now up and ready to go for my new venture of insanely fun and creative art birthday parties!

I am so very excited to be doing this and spreading a little love and appreciation for art with children in my community, and what better way to do that then with a party!?  Check out my Art of Fun tab for more information or contact me if you want to book a party or have any questions. Your kids are not going to want to miss out.

On another note, I am starting my first official collection. It is called "The doorways to my soul". Stay tuned for pic as completed. If you are looking to purchase something, have a specific idea in mind and want to commission a piece, or looking for a unique wall mural to add that special touch to your home, please contact me. All my information is on the contact tab. I look forward to hearing from you.

I love feedback as I am a self taught painter and can only grow from it. Please let me know if there is something you love or a technique you want see more of or know how I did it. Comment away on anything and everything! I would love to know how a piece made you feel or what it made you think of when you saw them too! It is great inspiration for me.

Thanks again and keep on expressing who you are!

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life" ~Picasso

The Art of Birthdays

Are you tired of the same birthday ideas for your child's birthday?

Looking for something different and unique?

The Art of Fun

Birthday Parties!

I will come to your home for 2 hours to facilitate the birthday party. The party includes all of the supplies for the children to complete an art project. As well, each child will be decorating their own individual art apron to take home with their art project at the end of the party.

$200 for the 2 hours for up to 8 children and all supplies

 * an additional $15 per child will be added above first 8 children. Payment must be made when party is booked.

 

Please ask about art treat bags at an additional cost!

 

Please contact Meagan Olson for more information and to book your child's birthday party!

megolson81@gmail.com    -    587.297.6791 

 

Let the fun begin!

A year full of Acrylic and Creativity

I can't believe this year is about to come to an end. It has been another great year for me, artistically speaking, and full of so much growth. I have sold many of my collection pieces and had the great opportunity to complete many commissioned pieces as well. I have met a lot of great artists in the community, including some of our artistic younger generation. I had to pleasure of being the creative guide for kids in my community, and helping show them how easy it is to express themselves through art. Overall, I couldn't be happier.

With 2014 I am deciding it is time to take more risks and open up more of my soul. I am going to be starting two new collections. So stay tuned for those! I am going to be reaching out to more art groups and places in Grande Prairie to help assist me in displaying my collections. I am FOR SURE wanting to participate in events like The Art Walk in Edmonton this coming summer, and Albert Art Days. I have also been researching and preparing to start approaching galleries within Canada. I am so passionate about art, especially mine, that it is time I take this huge step! I have already begun the process. People really have no idea how much work it is for artists and gallery owners to show one collection. CRAZY! But with all the hard work and all my dedication, I am sure that things are going to be incredible and I am going to send out as much positive energy out there that I can!

Please forward my site and share my links with your friends and collogues. Make sure you add me to your Google circles so you can always get my updates and see what is going on. All of this will help me get more out there! I also love feedback too. If you see something you like or you want more information on a piece, please leave a comment or contact me at megolson81@gmail.com.

I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and I wish you all the best in the new year. May you all be blessed with love and laughter!

Hey everyone! So the time is coming quickly where I am having the great honor to use my talent to help a great cause! The Odyssey House art fundraiser, The journey through family violence art fundraiser, is about to start up. My piece titled "Rising above" will be displayed at the Holiday Inn, and my piece titled "Once upon a time..." will be displayed at the ATB branch. Please make a point to get down and place a bid on the pieces to help raise monies and awareness around this cause. Both pieces will be up from Nov 2-27, and then make their way to the Famers Market Christmas Sale on Nov 28. It has been such a great honor to be asked to participate in such a great event. Thank you Odyssey House, and I hope my pieces are able to raise some serious funds!!!

Thank you everyone for all your love and support!

"Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate."  ~Harvey Fierstein

2nd Piece for the Odyssey House

This is my second piece for the Odyssey House Art Fundraiser. I titled this one "Once upon a time..."  It is acrylic on canvas and is the set of two. 

 

 

 

 

 

1st Piece for Odyssey House

Here is the first piece completed for the Odyssey House art auction. Painting these has been a real emotional journey for me and something I hold very close. I am honored to be a part of such an event that not only support a great organization within my own community, but that build awareness of family violence. This piece is called "Rising above". Stay tuned for piece #2 and details of where they are at so you can go and support this amazing cause. This painting is a must see in person as it is difficult to see all the details as I only used black and metallic paint.  

Musically inclined

A custom 5 piece set I just finished over the weekend

Mr. Peyton and his creative expression

Peyton was so fun to create with over the summer. He fell in love with using plaster and then painting over it. He was a dinosaur expert too! I hope I can paint with him again sometime! Here are a few photo's...

Update

Hey everyone!

It has been a busy summer. I had a great time guiding children to express themselves through art this summer. It was great to get to know all the children and just see how their minds work. I have lots of pictures to post, but I am still working on getting consent to do so from all the families. So stay tuned for that.

I was also buys painting my own wall mural in my bedroom. It was fun to finally do a piece for myself to enjoy only! I have posted the pictures for that today. So take a peek. I have also started building my new collection. I hope you all like. Please let me know if you are interested in any of the pieces, or if you have something that you would like commissioned.

Right now I am currently working on a few custom pieces, as well as my two donations for the Odyssey House in Grande Prairie. They will be doing their second annual silent auction art fundraiser in November. Pieces from local artists will be up for auction throughout the city. I will let everyone know where mine will be up so you all can go and place your bids. It is for such a great cause and I am thrilled to be able to be a part of it!!

Stay tuned....

"Expression is itself transformation; this is the message that art brings."  ~Stephen Levine

MY bedroom mural!

First week of Art Classes!

I just had the best week! It was so much fun finally being able to spread a little bit of creativity and encouraging kids to freely express themselves. We learned and talked about different mediums you can use for art, the color wheel and how different colors can make you feel, and a whole bunch of fun techniques you can do with acrylic paint. I had a blast! I can't wait for this next week.

Here are some pics from the week. I am only posting the ones of my kids who also participated in the class and finished pieces. Stay tuned for this next weeks pictures!