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Yearly Archives: 2018

Cindy Matthews > Blog > 2018
01Nov/18

Painterly Cindy and More Blogs about How to Make a Quick and Easy Collage Painting that will Appeal to a Child or Adult Alike

November 1, 2018Cindy's artwork, NewsletterCindy

Ever wanted to create a quick and easy collage piece whose sensibilities might appeal to a child (a grandchild, niece, nephew, your own child) or an adult? Sometimes we want to createRead More…

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27Oct/18

Walkerton Herald-Times

October 27, 2018Articles, Cindy's writing, Walkerton, Walkerton Herald-TimesCindy

I have a bi-monthly opinion column appearing in the Walkerton Herald-Times. Links to the columns also appear online at SouthWesternOntario.ca. Here are the links to some of my most recent columns: WhenRead More…

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01Oct/18

Are You a Late Bloomer, too?

October 1, 2018UncategorizedCindy

In my October newsletter, we were discussing how I feel like a late bloomer sometimes, that I arrived at fulfilling my creative mojo at such a late age. And sometimes, just sometimes,Read More…

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01Sep/18

September Brings up the Topic of Vision and the Arts (Visual, Writing and Otherwise)

September 1, 2018Cindy's artwork, Cindy's writing, Newsletterart, arts, blind, blindness, eyes, newsletter, retina, vision, writingCindy

In June 2018 I experienced floaters in my eye. This resulted in me having to have emergency laser surgery on a tear in my retina. There is a history of detached retinasRead More…

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01Aug/18

Painterly Cindy or More Talks about the Merits of Longhand Creative Writing

August 1, 2018Cindy's writing, Newsletterand, art, artist, Cindy, longhand, more, Painterly, writer, writingCindy

I love to create while writing longhand. While I have not conducted clinical research on myself or anyone else for that matter, I believe that the act of pushing a pen onRead More…

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06Jul/18

Here is my entry to the William Willard Campbell Poetry Contest

July 6, 2018UncategorizedCindy

This spring I entered two poems into the William Willard Campbell Poetry Contest. One of them, ‘If I Could Take Words, I Would,’ placed Top Ten. While the entry did not win,Read More…

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01Jul/18

Happy Canada Day ~ What am I Speaking about here? Why China, of course!

July 1, 2018UncategorizedCindy

Travel can inspire the arts. Yup. I’m sure of it. How can you see these sights and not be inspired? (Photos by John Matthews, spouse) If you have read one of theRead More…

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01Jun/18

Painterly and Cindy and More on ~ Book Clubs are for Writers, too

June 1, 2018Cindy's writing, Newsletterbook club, Cindy Matthews, creativity, Painterly Cindy and More, reading, writingCindy

Painterly Cindy and More Talks about Book Clubs ~ Why they are good for writers If you are a subscriber to my newsletter, you have already read point one on why it’sRead More…

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01May/18

It’s time to get doodling. Doodle your way to this latest artist blog.

May 1, 2018Cindy's artwork, Newsletter, Shopart, artist, artwork, Cindy I. Matthews, color, colour, design, doodle, doodling, Painterly Cindy and More, visual art, websiteCindy

Whether you call yourself an artist or not, you might find that you enjoy doodling. Do you ever wonder why you doodle? What is it about doodling that is so compelling?  WhyRead More…

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01Apr/18

Trees, Fine Art, Painting and Collage also known as having Fun with Glue

April 1, 2018Cindy's artwork, Newsletter, ShopCindy

Do you like to work fast? Then this project is for you. I am glad you are taking interest in how to create your own mixed media painting featuring trees (or whateverRead 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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3 weeks ago

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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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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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Paisley Artscape Society is in Paisley, Ontario.

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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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