Yes, my mom did end up alone in an elevator with Arnold, but she didn't know who he was!
It's a long and funny story, just part of a jam packed wedding celebration in Toronto last week.

And a few other adventures along the way include some big news for me in regards to an 'award' and upcoming online show, and an art-filled excursion to Montreal.

So, this blog is being written 'on the road' to let my Collectors and supporters have first notice and dibs on a painting that has been juried into the Art2Life Academy 2022 Exhibition, curated by San Francisco gallery owner Jack Fisher.  I just found out today!

'Hot Pants" was selected from over 1700 entries and can be purchased directly from me, through the website: https://www.marionevamy.com/workszoom/4647710/hot-pants#

It's an original mixed media painting on canvas, 36 x 40 inches $4400 CDN.

I am honoured to have my painting 'Hot Pants' chosen for this show, which boasts artists from all over the world.

Please contact me if you have any questions. The show goes public and online on August 29th - here's the link:

Click here to download the Art Collector Preview PDF

We travelled over to Montreal after the Toronto wedding events and have had an array of great art (and food) experiences to add to the creative library bank in my brain.

One of the most interesting and 'new to me' experiences, were a series of virtual reality adventures at the PHI Foundation in Montreal. We also visited galleries who carry contemporary artists', whose work I have discovered online, and admired for many years. These paintings and sculptures were FANTASTIC to view in real life. As many Collectors have told me - 'your art is so much more amazing in real life'- it's true - I was amazed at how wonderful it was to see other artists work for real!

I have more news to announce about an upcoming fun fundraiser, but that will come soon, in the next newsletter. Thank you for sharing in my excitement!

As always, you are welcome to visit our home gallery by appointment, please call or email to arrange. 250-881-0462 or [email protected].