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A monthly blog discussing my artistic practices in relation to painting as well as basket making and other endeavors.  

20 Artists that Inspire Me and Why - Part Two: New Inspirations,

20 Artists that Inspire Me and Why - Part Two: Ne...

November 14th 2019

Vanessa discusses her artistic influences on her floral and landscape paintings, including modern masters like Joan Mitchell, Bobby Burgers, David Hockney and Alice Rich.Read More
20 Artists that Inspire Me and Why - Part One: The Old Masters,

20 Artists that Inspire Me and Why - Part One: Th...

October 8th 2019

Vanessa discusses her artistic influences on her floral and landscape paintings, including such masters as Monet, Bonnard, Manet, Matisse, Van Gogh, Rousseau, Schiele, Rembrandt and Haverman.Read More
The Sketch,

The Sketch

February 27th 2019

Vanessa talks about her process of using multiple sketches to build up to her final work. You can see her work in Vancouver. Read More
Basket Sketch Challenge,

Basket Sketch Challenge

January 30th 2019

Vanessa Gidden produces handmade, functional art baskets in Vancouver, British Columbia.Read More