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 About Paint Ur Art Out

The storefront of Paint ur Art Out.

I started thinking about opening Paint ur Art Out early on when I began trying to sell my own art and realizing what a challenge it was as an emerging artist to find a place to have a forum for your art.  I wanted the gallery to be an option for emerging artists and also a place where customers could envision what it might look like to have the art piece in their home.  I am also a big fan of functional art which is why there are a number of artisans in the gallery and not just wall art.  There is a large variety that will continue to evolve but there is jewellery, glass, knitwear, dream catchers, macrame, and wall art of many genres in the gallery.  Another part of the gallery was to share how art has been such a healthy outlet for me.  This is why there are classes and a place to learn and grow as a person.  I believe in the value of learning and the joy it brings into my life and I hope the classes will be a part of spreading some joy to others.  I am fortunate to have an amazing group of artists and we have begun to create the supportive environment I envisioned.  Hoping you come to the gallery and see the joy and love in the pieces.  Perhaps you will fall in love with one of them.

 

HOURS & LOCATION

1510 7th Street SW,
Calgary, AB

 

Monday
Сlosed

Tuesday
11:00 - 5:00pm

Wednesday -Saturday
11:00-6:00pm

Sunday
12:00-5:00pm

 
 
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Hi, I’m Lois

 
Lois Gardiner, owner of Paint ur Art Out, sits beneath a tree with her two daughters and their two dogs.
 

My name is Lois Gardiner, owner of the gallery. I chose the above picture purposefully as my first and most important job in my life is being a Mom.  I have two beautiful girls and only one puppy now but the older one is still in our hearts.  I have a fast paced career in the corporate world day to day creatively helping our clients with risk management consulting; my second job.  

Only recently I have begun to identify also as an artist (my third job) and therefore have decided to put my art out into the world to share.  Art to me is something that I have used as a solace and comfort while I am creating it - it really does feed my soul.  However I believe art has an impact on others because of how it speaks to them, the emotions it creates when you look at a piece of art, and what it stirs in another person's soul.  What I am learning as I see others reactions to my art is that it creates a healthy energy that is an interesting catalyst creatively.   Opening the art gallery is the next stage in the evolution of this journey. Honoured to be working with so many amazing artists.

I am self taught partially, but also have taken both directed and self directed classes and the odd course or two including weekend workshops.  I enjoy learning and trying new things and love to be challenged with something specific someone has in mind that they want to create for a space.  This is fun and challenging and something I am open to discussing with anyone who is interested.  I love seeing the outcome for the specific spot.  To be honest sometimes what you might want is not my first choice to paint but interestingly perfect for the space, and when it works it makes the piece of art amazing.

I believe you grow each day and we are responsible for the world we create around us….my hope is my art feeds your soul in a positive way and brightens your day.

 

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