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.