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Yearly Archives: 2016

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01Dec/16

December comes whether you want it to or not! Gift yourself!! Art and More.

December 1, 2016UncategorizedWebsite Manager

Well, December is here. It is raining in my part of Canada as I write this update. How bizarre is that? Earlier in the week it was 15 degrees C. And, whereRead More…

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17Sep/16

Blog Entry on a Rainy Day about Art, Visual Art, and Website Update

September 17, 2016Uncategorizedart, clothing, color, colour, design, options, Painterly, Painterly Cindy and More, pattern, visual and literary art, visual art, websiteWebsite Manager

Did you know that you can purchase my wall art mounted on wood? A message from the Painterly Cindy and More Art of Where website, ‘Durable Wood print, printed using UV setRead More…

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02May/16

Art Show Opens with Floral and Tree Art in Chesley

May 2, 2016UncategorizedWebsite Manager

Today I installed my floral and tree art work. I worked in watercolour, ink, acrylic, and mixed media. There are also scarves and bandanas available in this show. All items are available forRead More…

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20Apr/16

Writing, Workshop, Story, Art Show, Shop Online, Scarves

April 20, 2016UncategorizedWebsite Manager

What’s new? Writing, Workshop, Story, Art Show, Shop Online, Scarves I have a new fiction story ‘Factitious’ in The Winnipeg Review. My Art Show ‘Intoxicating: Teeming with Radiance’ is coming up at the Chesley Library MayRead More…

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01Apr/16

Link to Painterly Cindy and More shop for art work

April 1, 2016Uncategorizedart, artwork, Cindy, Cindy I. Matthews, clothing, PainterlyWebsite Manager

I am very proud to have my art work displayed on clothing (skirts, dresses, kimono robes, scarves, leggings, child leggings, capris), accessories, and pillows. The art is also available a prints. HereRead More…

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29Mar/16

Upcoming show at the Chesley Library

March 29, 2016Cindy's artworkartwork, Chesley Library, Cindy I. MatthewsWebsite Manager

I have an upcoming show at the Chesley Library (May – June, 2016). Title: Intoxicating: Teeming with Radiance  Artist’s Statement/Bio: Cindy Matthews is a published short-story writer and visual artist. Her studio office is inRead More…

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15Mar/16

The AH-HA reaction

March 15, 2016Cindy's artwork, Cindy's writing, Newslettervisual and literary artWebsite Manager

For me… making visual and literary art is about taking risks. Through those risks, mistakes are made and opportunities to explore and learn are presented. In my opinion, creating art that isRead More…

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10Mar/16

‘Die Ordnung in Intercourse’

March 10, 2016Cindy's writing, Fictionfiction, Rhubard MagazineWebsite Manager

Still get a rush when my work gets published. Here is page one of my story Die Ordnung in Intercourse just published by Rhubarb, The Gender Issue, Winter 2015, Number 38. This wasRead More…

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18Feb/16

That’s my story and I am sticking to it

February 18, 2016Cindy's writingget-away, short story writing, writingWebsite Manager

I recently spent some time in the Dominican Republic. This get-away allowed me time away from my kitchen, my snow-filled driveway, and other mundane responsibilities. It also permitted me to set upRead More…

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16Feb/16

Greetings and pardon the dust!

February 16, 2016Cindy's writingCindy

Hey everyone! Welcome to my website, www.CindyMatthews.ca! As you can see, we’re under construction and we hope to have things up and running as soon as possible. Thanks so much for stoppingRead More…

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Cindy I. Matthews

5 days ago

Cindy I. Matthews
TOOK YOU SO LONG has been printed. Now to be bound, trimmed, sewn. Then in your hands. Woot!!#shortstory #debutcollection#debutbook#shortstories#tookyousolong ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

2 weeks ago

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This class is filling up! Don’t be disappointed by waiting. Sign up sooner than later to save your spot. Find your writing voice! ✏️✍️🖊Are you someone who enjoys writing? Maybe you have written in the past but have felt blocked to start again? Join Cindy Matthews, local author of the debut short story collection Took You So Long, published by Porcupine’s Quill, 2022, for ways to ignite your writing. The focus will be on creating short fiction but many of the strategies used will be applicable to memoir and creative nonfiction writing.When: Wednesday August 24Time: 1:00-4:00Where: sound+colour Gallery 316 Mill Drive, PaisleyCost: $60-Bring a pen and water bottle. Cindy Matthews will supply the paper.Registration through: travellingartlab@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Cindy I. Matthews

3 weeks ago

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3 weeks ago

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And that’s a wrap. Artists on the River vendors have packed up and left for the day. Thanks for the support (virtual and in-person). ‘Twas a great day.Huge shout-out to #paisleyartscape !! ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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Cindy I. Matthews

1 month ago

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I’m leading a writing activity in late August. August 24th to be exact. $60 for the entire afternoon session. Find fiction in your writing by starting out with things you know about your own life.Friday night, you might enjoy a movie night in Paisley followed by quite a collection of Saturday activities which we are calling Paisley's Sidewalk Party. The list is long!Current participation (that we know of) is as follows:Melissa Kanmacher - use of Saugie costume (volunteers to bring Saugie to life are appreciated)Saugie SudsExplore a beehive with a beekeeper at the Farmer's Market @ Orchard's LandingAnn Fauchon - Belle Dame puppetElora Soap Company - providing bubblesBonfire on QueenPaisley CommonMidtown (Saugie Stop)Village ThriftDella BellaHive and Dandelion free cookiesChief Tiernan/Moiken Penner - opening the Hose TowerTreasure Chest Museum BCPL Paisley Branch - book sale and Summer Reading Club craftsFreshmart - Sample SaturdayTravelling Art Lab - photo opportunities placed at the Town Hall and Post OfficeBob Robb - buskingAllen's HHBC - 25% off all soils and mulch, and $100 off all in stock Pit Boss smokers.Paisley ArtScapeContributions of My Main Street:2 activity hubs (north and south side of river)Love Letters to Paisley"Speak Your Mind" placemaking workshopBuskerSound+Colour open houseAEYC Building Bridges Art Showface painting - Niki PadburyLarge gamesAdditional items. . . Feel free to comment below if you have items to add. EVERYONE WELCOME! ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

1 month ago

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Today! Jon Radojkovic will talk about barn construction and preservation from 2:00 to 4:00. Jon is the author of "Barns in the Queen's Bush" (published by Ginger Press Bookshop and Cafe) and "Barn Building" and President of Ontario Barn Preservation. In partnership with the Bruce County Bookstore #DowntownCargill #ExploreTheBruce #BruceGreySimcoe ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

1 month ago

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I’m at The Mill Pond Gallery in Cargill where artist Kristina Maus is working at adding to some works-in-progress. So fun and interesting to watch her compose / paint.#millpondgallery ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

1 month ago

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I’ll be there.Artists on the River 2022! Saturday July 23 along Water Street you will find over 25 vendors from the surrounding areas selling handmade items such as jewelry, decor, various visual art, clothing, housewares, and more. There will be a kids activity area, and just down the road you will find the Paisley Blues Festival in full swing from 11-6 (and, as always, there are the usual fabulous places to eat, shop, and play in our artistic village) 🌞Come spend the day with us in Paisley!#paisleyvillage #explorethebruce #arranelderslie ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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I’ll be one of the artists at Artists on the River in Paisley 10-4 on July 23. Looking forward to seeing you there.ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Cindy I. MatthewsCindy I. Matthews is a local writer and visual artist. In her art practice, she uses a number of materials and techniques to create abstract art. For the Artists on the River event, Cindy will have a number of ‘minis’ available; small, easily portable and very affordable encaustic pieces painted on wood. Her encaustics feature a dreaminess achieved by the placement of the layers, the colour of wax selected, and various embedded items.cindymatthews.ca/Artists on the River 2022 - Saturday July 23 (10am-4pm) Water Street, Paisley ON ... See MoreSee Less

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Artists on the River - ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Cindy I. MatthewsCindy I. Matthews is a local writer and visual artist. In her art practice, she uses a number of materials and techniques to create abstract art. For the Artists on the River event, Cindy will have a number of ‘minis’ available; small, easily portable and very affordable encaustic pieces painted on wood. Her encaustics feature a dreaminess achieved by the placement of the layers, the colour of wax selected, and various embedded items.Artists on the River 2022 - Saturday July 23 (10am-4pm) Water Street, Paisley ON ... See MoreSee Less

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Cindy I. MatthewsCindy I. Matthews is a local writer and visual artist. In her art practice, she uses a number of materials and techniques to create abstract art. For the Artists on the River event, Cindy will have a number of ‘minis’ available; small, easily portable and very affordable encaustic pieces painted on wood. Her encaustics feature a dreaminess achieved by the placement of the layers, the colour of wax selected, and various embedded items.cindymatthews.ca/Artists on the River 2022 - Saturday July 23 (10am-4pm) Water Street, Paisley ON ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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Such a fun time with 25 short story enthusiasts at the preview/pre-launch of my debut contemporary short story collection TOOK YOU SO LONG at The Mill Pond Gallery in Cargill Ontario on July 1. Publisher: #porcupinesquill Erin On. #literary #literaryshortstories #shortstories #canadian#CanLit #cargill #canadaday #ArtGalleryEvent #artgallery @themillpondgallery #questionandanswer#qandaThank you Adriana Crivici for taking such great photos. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

3 months ago

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Watched a recording of a drawing class put on by @londondrawinggroup and @joshua.armitage in which we spent a lot of time seeing and drawing shapes rather than objects. I loved the four secrets of drawing. #drawing #londondrawinggroup #stilllife #amdrawing ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

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4 months ago

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E-copy and hard-copy of final manuscript off to publisher. Copy-editing next. Stay tuned for further updates. #somuchtolearn#debutcollection #cannotwaittosharethiswithyou#shortstories#canadian#canadianwriter#porcupinesquill ... See MoreSee Less

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