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You can view this exhibition online thanks to the wonderful people at Place des Arts! To purchase works from AVIFAUNA between Sept 6th - November 6th, contact Places des Arts at 604.664.1636 ext. 0 .

Lots of people adding their mark to this painting of Trethewey House today!

Thank you to the @thecityofabbotsford and @abbotsfordprc for the opportunity to share my love of art with the community during this residency.

#artistinresidence #abbotsfordart #artforall #bcculturedays #culturedays #freeart

Lots of people adding their mark to this painting of Trethewey House today!

Thank you to the @thecityofabbotsford and @abbotsfordprc for the opportunity to share my love of art with the community during this residency.

#artistinresidence #abbotsfordart #artforall #bcculturedays #culturedays #freeart

What a beautiful way to spend an afternoon! Thank you @thecityofabbotsford and the Clearbrook Library for the opportunity to share art with Abbotsford residents. It was such a joy to watch people's eyes light up as they put paint to canvas.

#abbotsfordair #artistinresidence #mollygrayart #collaborativeart #acrylicpaint #timelapse

What a beautiful way to spend an afternoon! Thank you @thecityofabbotsford and the Clearbrook Library for the opportunity to share art with Abbotsford residents. It was such a joy to watch people's eyes light up as they put paint to canvas.

#abbotsfordair #artistinresidence #mollygrayart #collaborativeart #acrylicpaint #timelapse

A big thank you to @langleyartscouncil for including me in their second annual Landscape competition this year!

The 9 artists competing were all amazing and I am grateful for the experience.

My painting turned out nothing like I intended but I really enjoyed the process despite almost having a full meltdown.

#pleinairpainting #acrylicpainting #impressionist #adhdawareness

A big thank you to @langleyartscouncil for including me in their second annual Landscape competition this year!

The 9 artists competing were all amazing and I am grateful for the experience.

My painting turned out nothing like I intended but I really enjoyed the process despite almost having a full meltdown.

#pleinairpainting #acrylicpainting #impressionist #adhdawareness

@pdacoquitlam

#birdart #linocut #reliefprinting #mixedmedia #mollygrayart #artexhibition #pnw #yvrart

@pdacoquitlam

#birdart #linocut #reliefprinting #mixedmedia #mollygrayart #artexhibition #pnw #yvrart

"Avifauana" will be on display at @pdacoquitlam from Sept.6 - Nov.7.

Opening reception is Sept. 6, 7-9pm. All are welcome!

There are two other amazing artists with exhibits at the same time including: @nancywhitesideart with "Tetrechrimatic Visions" and

@garrettandrewchong.art with "Eroded Origins: Liminal Illusions Amidst Climatic Transformations".

Can you make it to the reception? Let me know in the poll.

"Avifauana" will be on display at @pdacoquitlam from Sept.6 - Nov.7.

Opening reception is Sept. 6, 7-9pm. All are welcome!

There are two other amazing artists with exhibits at the same time including: @nancywhitesideart with "Tetrechrimatic Visions" and

@garrettandrewchong.art with "Eroded Origins: Liminal Illusions Amidst Climatic Transformations".

Can you make it to the reception? Let me know in the poll.

Framing the biggest bird I've carved and printed to date - bald eagle in flight!

This piece measures 82" inches wide x 36" high and I would not have been able to print or frame it without the support of @philprajoux!

This piece and 66 other birds will be on display at Place des Arts in Coquitlam starting Sept.6th 7-9pm.

@pdacoquitlam

#birdart #linocut #printmaking #mixedmedia #avifauna #mollygrayart

Framing the biggest bird I've carved and printed to date - bald eagle in flight!

This piece measures 82" inches wide x 36" high and I would not have been able to print or frame it without the support of @philprajoux!

This piece and 66 other birds will be on display at Place des Arts in Coquitlam starting Sept.6th 7-9pm.

@pdacoquitlam

#birdart #linocut #printmaking #mixedmedia #avifauna #mollygrayart

It feels good to be printing again!

#printmaking #printmaker #birdart #reliefprint #linocut #linogravure #linograbado

It feels good to be printing again!

#printmaking #printmaker #birdart #reliefprint #linocut #linogravure #linograbado

It's been a few months and I have to say, printing in the summer is challenging!

Ink dries quicker and it's hot and sweaty. That being said, it felt great to get back to printing after a few months of working on other projects.

I am excited to share that I'll be exhibiting Avifauna again in Sept.- Nov. with @pdacoquitlam with over 60 birds!!

I'll also be at the @chilliwackfair this Saturday and Sunday doing art demos and selling my artwork.

Hope to see you there!

#artist #bcartist #birdart #printmaking #printmaker #inkprintrepeat

It's been a few months and I have to say, printing in the summer is challenging!

Ink dries quicker and it's hot and sweaty. That being said, it felt great to get back to printing after a few months of working on other projects.

I am excited to share that I'll be exhibiting Avifauna again in Sept.- Nov. with @pdacoquitlam with over 60 birds!!

I'll also be at the @chilliwackfair this Saturday and Sunday doing art demos and selling my artwork.

Hope to see you there!

#artist #bcartist #birdart #printmaking #printmaker #inkprintrepeat

What a lovely afternoon painting with people visiting the Abbotsford Rec Centre!

Thank you to the @thecityofabbotsford @abbotsfordprc for hosting me for another successful community art engagement!

I had some lovely chats, and got to see people's face light up when they put paint to canvas. Magical!!

#artresidency #communityengagement #painting #artprocess #timelapse

What a lovely afternoon painting with people visiting the Abbotsford Rec Centre!

Thank you to the @thecityofabbotsford @abbotsfordprc for hosting me for another successful community art engagement!

I had some lovely chats, and got to see people's face light up when they put paint to canvas. Magical!!

#artresidency #communityengagement #painting #artprocess #timelapse

I'll be at @abbotsfordprc (Abbotsford Rec Centre for 12 -2pm working on this painting of the Old Clayburn church. Try putting some paint to canvas on this collaborative painting as we start to add more detail to this piece.

#abbotsfordair2024 #artistinresidence #communityart #collaborativepainting

I'll be at @abbotsfordprc (Abbotsford Rec Centre for 12 -2pm working on this painting of the Old Clayburn church. Try putting some paint to canvas on this collaborative painting as we start to add more detail to this piece.

#abbotsfordair2024 #artistinresidence #communityart #collaborativepainting

Words cannot express the joy I felt today installing my first fabrication project with my Dad this morning!

I am so grateful for my education at @ufvwelding @ufvtrades last year thanks to @bccwitt and @skilledtradesbc!!

I may not be taking the traditional route of apprenticeship to becoming a red sealed welder, but I am still a welder!!

This "man" gate was designed and built for my parents to match the large gate they had installed earlier this year. Seeing this project finished is a huge milestone and I just wish I had more time in the day to work on more projects!!

I also hope it helps keep the coyotes out of the yard but I think they'll find a way.

#welding #womenwhoweld #metalwork #customegate #steel #mig #womenofsteel @mollygraysculptures

Words cannot express the joy I felt today installing my first fabrication project with my Dad this morning!

I am so grateful for my education at @ufvwelding @ufvtrades last year thanks to @bccwitt and @skilledtradesbc!!

I may not be taking the traditional route of apprenticeship to becoming a red sealed welder, but I am still a welder!!

This "man" gate was designed and built for my parents to match the large gate they had installed earlier this year. Seeing this project finished is a huge milestone and I just wish I had more time in the day to work on more projects!!

I also hope it helps keep the coyotes out of the yard but I think they'll find a way.

#welding #womenwhoweld #metalwork #customegate #steel #mig #womenofsteel @mollygraysculptures

Prepping and packing up for tomorrow's art engagement with the city of Abbotsford Art Residency - DIY Stickers!

Where: Outside the Abbotsford Rec Centre at the skate park McMillan Youth Park 2499 McMillan Rd
When: Thursday, July 18th - 10am-1:30pm
What: DIY Stickers
Who: All are welcome. It is geared towards a youth skate camp but no one will be turned away if they want to learn how to make their own sticker!

Let me know in the comments if you plan on stopping by!

@abbotsfordprc
@abbyyouth
@abbotsfordartscouncil
@thecityofabbotsford

#diystickers #artresidency #artforall #mollygrayart

Prepping and packing up for tomorrow's art engagement with the city of Abbotsford Art Residency - DIY Stickers!

Where: Outside the Abbotsford Rec Centre at the skate park McMillan Youth Park 2499 McMillan Rd
When: Thursday, July 18th - 10am-1:30pm
What: DIY Stickers
Who: All are welcome. It is geared towards a youth skate camp but no one will be turned away if they want to learn how to make their own sticker!

Let me know in the comments if you plan on stopping by!

@abbotsfordprc
@abbyyouth
@abbotsfordartscouncil
@thecityofabbotsford

#diystickers #artresidency #artforall #mollygrayart

What a wonderful art engagement with @abbyyouth today! We had loads of stamps to choose from and I'm super excited to say that everyone decided to design their own pins! I really loved seeing all the creativity and how they all turned out!!

#abbyyouthcommission #abbotsford #abbotsfordartresidency #mollygrayart #pins #diy
@abbotsfordprc @abbotsfordartscouncil @thecityofabbotsford

What a wonderful art engagement with @abbyyouth today! We had loads of stamps to choose from and I'm super excited to say that everyone decided to design their own pins! I really loved seeing all the creativity and how they all turned out!!

#abbyyouthcommission #abbotsford #abbotsfordartresidency #mollygrayart #pins #diy
@abbotsfordprc @abbotsfordartscouncil @thecityofabbotsford

Recap of @snagart (Snag in the Valley) at @jaminjubilee this past Thursday! Four hours really flies by when you're painting and chatting with people!

What I learned for my next outdoor timed painting experience - choose a smaller canvas so you aren't as panicked for time!

A BIG thank you to @embermuninnart for organizing artists and hosting this event!

#livepainting #artauction #snaginthevalley #snagart #acrylicpainting #mollygrayart #macarons

Recap of @snagart (Snag in the Valley) at @jaminjubilee this past Thursday! Four hours really flies by when you're painting and chatting with people!

What I learned for my next outdoor timed painting experience - choose a smaller canvas so you aren't as panicked for time!

A BIG thank you to @embermuninnart for organizing artists and hosting this event!

#livepainting #artauction #snaginthevalley #snagart #acrylicpainting #mollygrayart #macarons

Definitely didn't mean this to be a reel but I'm feeling too lazy to start over to post to story... BREAD

Definitely didn't mean this to be a reel but I'm feeling too lazy to start over to post to story... BREAD

What an incredible afternoon! I am so thrilled with how many people left their mark on my canvas and am really looking forward to finishing this collaborative piece. Thank you @abbotsfordprc for having me at the Matsqui Rec Centre today!

#artistinresidence #abbotsfordair2024 #mollygrayart #painting #acrylicpainting #collaborativepainting

What an incredible afternoon! I am so thrilled with how many people left their mark on my canvas and am really looking forward to finishing this collaborative piece. Thank you @abbotsfordprc for having me at the Matsqui Rec Centre today!

#artistinresidence #abbotsfordair2024 #mollygrayart #painting #acrylicpainting #collaborativepainting

Second time, success!

Second time, success!

Boy oh boy...I had this idea for a reel to share what I'll be working on during the "pop-up studio" times of my art residency but it did not end up nearly as smooth as I imagined...hahaha oh well. I tried.

I'll be painting three Abbotsford Heritage buildings over the next couple months. You can drop by and say hi, watch me paint, and if you feel like it, try putting some paint on the canvas yourself!

This Thursday, June 20th, 12-2pm, I'll be at Matsqui Recreation Centre
3106 Clearbrook Rd in the lobby.

Do you have tips and tricks for making this kind of video? Drop them in the comment section please and thank you!!

Boy oh boy...I had this idea for a reel to share what I'll be working on during the "pop-up studio" times of my art residency but it did not end up nearly as smooth as I imagined...hahaha oh well. I tried.

I'll be painting three Abbotsford Heritage buildings over the next couple months. You can drop by and say hi, watch me paint, and if you feel like it, try putting some paint on the canvas yourself!

This Thursday, June 20th, 12-2pm, I'll be at Matsqui Recreation Centre
3106 Clearbrook Rd in the lobby.

Do you have tips and tricks for making this kind of video? Drop them in the comment section please and thank you!!

This art activity will be open to all ages and abilities. Participants will get to stamp, design, colour, and learn how to make their own unique stickers at home using things they may already have in the house. Mark your calendars for July 10th at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre (the ARC). Details can be found in my bio.

#stamps #handmadestamps #linocut #sticker #diycrafts #diyart #abbotsfordair2024

This art activity will be open to all ages and abilities. Participants will get to stamp, design, colour, and learn how to make their own unique stickers at home using things they may already have in the house. Mark your calendars for July 10th at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre (the ARC). Details can be found in my bio.

#stamps #handmadestamps #linocut #sticker #diycrafts #diyart #abbotsfordair2024

First Abbotsford A-I-R art engagement in the books! This stamp-a-card activity was held at the ARC(Abbotsford recreation centre) during Senior's Day Luncheon.

It was a wonderful way for people to create a personalized art card to reconnect with a friend or loved one and the feedback was all positive! So much so, I'll be hosting this activity again and it will be open to all ages and abilities. Participants will be able to choose from 4 hand- carved and stamped Abbotsford inspired landscapes, and get to choose from a number of hand carved stamps to add their own personal touch. They can then colour their cards, and write a letter.

Check out the link in my bio that says Abbotsford A-I-R for event details.

Sadly I didn't get any footage of people stamping their cards because I was too focused on engaging with participants! I would say that's a good problem to have though.

#artistinresidence #abbotsfordair2024
#snailmail #connectthroughart

First Abbotsford A-I-R art engagement in the books! This stamp-a-card activity was held at the ARC(Abbotsford recreation centre) during Senior's Day Luncheon.

It was a wonderful way for people to create a personalized art card to reconnect with a friend or loved one and the feedback was all positive! So much so, I'll be hosting this activity again and it will be open to all ages and abilities. Participants will be able to choose from 4 hand- carved and stamped Abbotsford inspired landscapes, and get to choose from a number of hand carved stamps to add their own personal touch. They can then colour their cards, and write a letter.

Check out the link in my bio that says Abbotsford A-I-R for event details.

Sadly I didn't get any footage of people stamping their cards because I was too focused on engaging with participants! I would say that's a good problem to have though.

#artistinresidence #abbotsfordair2024
#snailmail #connectthroughart

Stamping it up for this afternoon's art engagement at Abbotsford Recreation Centre.

#abbotsfordair2024 #artistinresidence #artactivity #cardmaking #connections #snailmail #letterwriting #printmaking

Stamping it up for this afternoon's art engagement at Abbotsford Recreation Centre.

#abbotsfordair2024 #artistinresidence #artactivity #cardmaking #connections #snailmail #letterwriting #printmaking

Prepping for my first @thecityofabbotsford engagement this Thursday.

Participants are invited to create an “Abbotsford” inspired card, with hand-stamped artwork from Abbotsford Artist in Residence, Molly Gray. Take a moment to reminisce, and share a written memory to send to a friend or loved one.

#abbotsford #air #stamps #linocut #printmaking #communityart

Prepping for my first @thecityofabbotsford engagement this Thursday.

Participants are invited to create an “Abbotsford” inspired card, with hand-stamped artwork from Abbotsford Artist in Residence, Molly Gray. Take a moment to reminisce, and share a written memory to send to a friend or loved one.

#abbotsford #air #stamps #linocut #printmaking #communityart

Overdue update on the mini art gallery in the works. This project has challenged me all the way through and I'm so excited about it!! I have made this 100% myself and although it may be a little wonky, it will work as I need it to!

#diy #womenwhobuild #womenofsteel #bccwitt #miniartgallery #tinyart #tinyartgallery #womenwithpowertools

Overdue update on the mini art gallery in the works. This project has challenged me all the way through and I'm so excited about it!! I have made this 100% myself and although it may be a little wonky, it will work as I need it to!

#diy #womenwhobuild #womenofsteel #bccwitt #miniartgallery #tinyart #tinyartgallery #womenwithpowertools

Big News! I landed my first ever artist residency with the City of Abbotsford!!

Official details to follow in the coming weeks but I'm too excited to wait to tell you all! I will be facilitating a series of art engagements throughout Abbotsford from June- October! I could not be more excited about it.

In other news, I will be carving some stamps in Fort Langley this Sunday during @fortlangleyjazzfest youth concert series from 12:30-3pm. Event is rain or shine. I will have some handprinted bird t-shirts available for sale as well!

#abbotsford #air #artistinresidence #mollygrayart

Big News! I landed my first ever artist residency with the City of Abbotsford!!

Official details to follow in the coming weeks but I'm too excited to wait to tell you all! I will be facilitating a series of art engagements throughout Abbotsford from June- October! I could not be more excited about it.

In other news, I will be carving some stamps in Fort Langley this Sunday during @fortlangleyjazzfest youth concert series from 12:30-3pm. Event is rain or shine. I will have some handprinted bird t-shirts available for sale as well!

#abbotsford #air #artistinresidence #mollygrayart

This may seem like a small victory but getting this crisscrossing wire welded together was a real challenge! If all goes according to plan, it will become the decorative top of a fire pit.

#metalscultpure #welding #migwelding #womenwithpowertools

This may seem like a small victory but getting this crisscrossing wire welded together was a real challenge! If all goes according to plan, it will become the decorative top of a fire pit.

#metalscultpure #welding #migwelding #womenwithpowertools

Even though the colour will not look good with my skin tone, I can't wait for the ink to dry so I can wear this donkey dress!

#printmaking #diy #textileart #handprinted #fabricprinting #1ofakind #donkey #mollygrayart

Even though the colour will not look good with my skin tone, I can't wait for the ink to dry so I can wear this donkey dress!

#printmaking #diy #textileart #handprinted #fabricprinting #1ofakind #donkey #mollygrayart

I just spent 45 minutes making this reel to realize I posted onto the wrong account🤦‍♀️ TYPICAL!!

#adhd #livingwithadhd #art #birdart #reliefprint

I just spent 45 minutes making this reel to realize I posted onto the wrong account🤦‍♀️ TYPICAL!!

#adhd #livingwithadhd #art #birdart #reliefprint

Colour matching this tasty purple for a dress I bought for $5. Sure it's a colour that makes me look sickly but I thought to myself, self, it's 100% cotton and a bargain you can't refuse...take it home and print on it!

Once these colours dry in a few days I'm adding one of my favourite linocuts to it...any guesses as to what it will be? Hint: it will not be a bird, and no, that is not sarcasm🤔

#diy #colourprinting #blockprinting #reliefprint #makeitwork #fashion #textileart

Colour matching this tasty purple for a dress I bought for $5. Sure it's a colour that makes me look sickly but I thought to myself, self, it's 100% cotton and a bargain you can't refuse...take it home and print on it!

Once these colours dry in a few days I'm adding one of my favourite linocuts to it...any guesses as to what it will be? Hint: it will not be a bird, and no, that is not sarcasm🤔

#diy #colourprinting #blockprinting #reliefprint #makeitwork #fashion #textileart

Sign of a good time!

#speedball #fabricink #printingclothes #reliefprint #blockprinting #mollygrayart

Sign of a good time!

#speedball #fabricink #printingclothes #reliefprint #blockprinting #mollygrayart

A pair of purple finches look longingly towards each other, appreciating the hard work they both do day-to-day.

No wait, she's looking off in the distance, dreaming of what could have been and he's looking just beyond her, idolizing the bird next door.

No, they're the perfect couple, synchronized in their wants and desires, working simultaneously together towards a common goal.

No, she can't even look at him, he was out all night dancing with other birds, didn't even chirp to let her know he was going to be late.

Who knows what these birds are thinking, Im guessing it's none of the human thoughts above.

Let me know what your imagination hears these birds thinking in the comments below.

#birdthoughts #birdart #wip #linocut #reliefprint #engraving #mollygrayart

A pair of purple finches look longingly towards each other, appreciating the hard work they both do day-to-day.

No wait, she's looking off in the distance, dreaming of what could have been and he's looking just beyond her, idolizing the bird next door.

No, they're the perfect couple, synchronized in their wants and desires, working simultaneously together towards a common goal.

No, she can't even look at him, he was out all night dancing with other birds, didn't even chirp to let her know he was going to be late.

Who knows what these birds are thinking, Im guessing it's none of the human thoughts above.

Let me know what your imagination hears these birds thinking in the comments below.

#birdthoughts #birdart #wip #linocut #reliefprint #engraving #mollygrayart

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