Handmade Purse Narrates Life

 'Heart-Felt Cell Phone Purse'... Boxes marked with labels, collections of raw possibilities, never discarded, never forgotten. These boxes weren’t just pieces of fabric, buttons, niddly bits, and thread; they were collectibles from past moments saved to complete their creative purpose one day.

Chair Rescue DIY Transformation

On a routine drive, I spotted four abandoned chairs standing roadside, forgotten and bound for the dump. But I didn't see them as trash. I saw them as potential, as new additions to 'Roadside Chic' decor, waiting for rescue and transformation. The joy of rescuing and transforming these pieces was palpable.

Artistic Country Charm Signs

 

Crafting a RocknZen Garden Sign: Where Seaside Country Charm Meets Artistic Relief. 

Kalli the Icon: A Pop Art Tribute in Paint and Foil

Kalli: The Icon, 12" x 12" x 2" Canvas, Oil Paint, Foils

Guided by the bold spirit of Pop Art, my creative vision for this pet portrait was to elevate an incredible dog named Kalli into icon status, celebrated through dramatic color, vibrant energy, and shimmering foils.

Life Drawing to Finished Art

 

'Daffodil Burlesque Celebration with Cat'... Enticing curves, darting eyes with charcoal in hand, this is the action responding to a posing nude, for the artist to metamorphose into art. And then there is the cat, puuurrrrring.

Gouache & Pet Portrait

 

Pet Portrait, 12" x 9", gouache and black paper. What a cute little dog... everyone said who seen this fine fellow. Always prancing about, Ziggy was a flamenco dancer in his last life!! But at the end of a busy day, it was all about PILLOWS.

Art with Attitude

 

Doodling symbolic impressions. 'WTF' is going on? Markers & Foils are tools for expressing inner feelings, 'my art, my attitude'!

DIY Folk Tin Pots

Repurposed coffee tins, using leftover fine art oil paint, were transformed into decorative pots for storage or plants. 

Paper Collage Multimedia

 Strike A Pose is a multimedia artwork including the composition of collectables transformed by a surreal perspective, incorporating pattern and nudes in paper collage for a symbiosis of playful artmaking.

Collaging Nudes Multimedia

Paper collaging is a process of snipping into the creative abyss of endless choices to adhere to paper. Collage collaborates with other mediums, such as gouache, watercolor, acrylic, art crayons, and foils, for the latest multimedia nude series.

Pet Portrait Steps

 

A commission for a dog portrait came about this summer.  I got to learn a little about the breed Chow Chow and reach out to the spirit of BEAR through oil paint. I hoped to catch his furry magnificence and his personality essence. 

Felt BOHO Bag

 

'A labor of FELTED LOVE!'... Indeed, the process of wet felting is a physical endeavor. It involves a lot of bashing, squishing, rubbing, and rolling, all aimed at shrinking the wool to the desired size and shaping the form.

Art Deco Sketchbook Studies

 

Art Deco, also known as Le Style 25, originated from the luxurious French school of design that garnered significant attention during the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, also known as the Paris World's Fair. Today, many of us love Art Deco in its fluidity of curvy designs that have been used to decorate our homes, objects d'art, and architecture.

Abstract Art Gallery

 

Abstract Art is a journey of creative exploration, a dance with various mediums and surfaces, a celebration of shapes, colors, and textures.

Abstract Black & Color Pens

 

Creating art on a black surface brings POP, mystery, and the opportunity to use brilliant colors.

One Painting 15 years to Completion

 

When asked, "How long did it take to finish a work of art?", the answer for 'The Empress Moon Meditates Upon the Rose of Gratitude' is a testament to dedication and perseverance. It took 15 years, a journey marked by changes and evolution, a true reflection of the artist's unwavering commitment and unyielding passion. 

Curriculum Vitae for Minaz Jantz

In the Curriculum Vitae, you will see an art education that is built up over years of attending private instructors, colleges, and art schools, to study and learn methods to the ongoing madness that challenges me as an artist and to keep pushing the comfort zones. 

Garden Inspired Art

 

Growing a garden for food and for viewing pleasure is only part of what gardens offer. I like keeping a camera close for the opportunity to capture moments for garden-inspired art. The two-spotted bumblebee (Bombus Bimaculatus) comes to work daily on the chives & Egyptian Walking Onion Flowers!, I wanted to photograph and video a

Diversify Drawing Tools

 

Isn't variety the spice of life that gives all its flavor? Drawing doesn't have to be all about pencils. Any tool that makes marks is possible for drawing in such a way that is unique to express shapes, colors, and textures. Remember, even the simplest tools can produce complex and interesting results, empowering you to create masterpieces.

Clairefontaine PastelMat Paper Review

 

Originating from France, the Clairefontaine PastelMat Paper found its way to Nova Scotia, a rare discovery.  Winning two sets of this unique pastel paper in an online auction was a thrilling moment. This brand is not commonly found in local art stores, making it a novel and exciting addition to my pastel collection.

Holbein Acrylic Gouache Review

 

This winter I enjoyed playing with the new 5 Color Holbein Acrylic Gouache set while always looking for a product that performs well with multi-media artworks, adding pens & watercolor. It turns out that Holbein Acrylic Gouache has unique attributes that combine the durability of acrylic paint with the matte surface quality for a finish like traditional water-based gouache.

Drawing From Politics

Captain Terrible & Jab His Worm is a symbolic satire painting of political insanity. I add a splash of color and a twist of humor to sort out the bull crap of our country's leadership, ruled by a delusional, spoiled MAN/BOY. But this is not just a critique, it's a call for all of us to engage in critical thinking and question the status quo. That's my take... this is my art.

Derwent XL Graphite & Strathmore Artagain Drawing Paper

 

Derwent XL Graphite Blocks & Strathmore Artagain Drawing Paper are two art products I recently purchased to expand my drawing skills. The result of these two products is my whimsical drawing titled, 'There is a Unicorn in my Rock Garden'.

Passing of a Pet

 

Rest in Peace, Stormy, a.k.a The Bossman. 

DIY Folk Painted Pots

 

DIY handpainted FOLK POTS are transformed from repurposed coffee tins into decorative pots that enlighten a garden or home as a container to hold STUFF with a lid or for the perfect size plant pot for indoors and outdoors.

Pencil Drawing Inside Out

 

Washing dishes by hand is a meditation that unfolds beyond my kitchen window, where I peer out at the grand showcase of nature and wildlife. The window inspiration was captured with a pencil drawing, inviting the viewer into my world along the east coast of Nova Scotia.

Drawing Agony & Boredom

 

Pencil and black ballpoint pen in a sketchbook.

In October 2020, I decided it was time to undergo a liver cleanse to renew, restore, and prepare for the winter season of art-making in the studio. And then the unbelievable happened to my skin!

Oil Painting Steps for Still Life

The genre of still-life paintings created by the Dutch of the 16th & 17th centuries utilized allegorical symbolism, which is continued by today's artists who still represent popular objects that spark meaningful memories that define our era. 

Rock-n-Zen Garden Transformation & New Plants

Transformation is a goal for 2020 Rock-n-Zen Gardens with additional new plants and a DIY rock garden that will be a visual feature from the side window. Gardening is a personal expression of my artistic skills merging with wonderment for nature's perfection.

DIY Hand-painted Pots

Embellish your windowsill with these unique, DIY hand-painted tin pots.  Transform the humble coffee tin into a vibrant plant pot, perfect for adorning a windowsill or adding a pop of color to an open shelf.  This one-of-a-kind pot is the ideal companion for any plant or treasure stash, adding a touch of your unique creativity to your space.