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Inside the Blog

Thoughts and stories written by the artist
The Healing Power of Art
The Healing Power of Art
As my daughter was the inspiration for every piece in the 'Forever Love' Collection, my dog, Tater tot, was the inspiration for the 'Man's Best Friend' Collection. Halfway through the... Read more...
The Last Goodbye
The Last Goodbye
I'm writing this for me, for him, for us, and for all that we were. I write this to remember it all, but most of all, to remember you, my... Read more...
The Truth About F.A.P
The Truth About F.A.P
Yes, I said it. Fine Art Prints.The difference between "Art Prints" vs "Fine Art Prints" is subtle yet very important. Meaning the difference between a work of art that last... Read more...
Welcome to the Studio
Welcome to the Studio
Nestled in a quaint community in Moonstone, Ontario, surrounded by woods, sits the chalet we call home. Upon entering the front door, a feeling of warmth and comfort greets you... Read more...
Timing is everything
Timing is everything
Oh universe, you have a sense of humor, I'll tell ya! Makes me chuckle. In that head-shaking, all you can do is chuckle or cry so you may as well... Read more...
Business or Pleasure? .... I'll have both
Business or Pleasure? .... I'll have both
We did it. We took the plunge and we went on another vacation! A staycation as those trendy make-up-worder people say. . . to the beautiful Deerhurst Resort and Eclipse... Read more...
Let's Take a Drive
Let's Take a Drive
Grab a warm drink, take a seat, and pull up a blanket. I, my friends, am going to take you on a trip to a beautiful place I saw in... Read more...
The Interview
I had my first artist interview today. I feel as though this is time date stamp approval type stuff. MONDAY, JULY 9th at 6:00 pm. Location Williams Cafe in Barrie.There, that's better.How did it go you ask? Why, thank you, its very nice you asked... and the answer.... your guess is as good as mine. Picture verbal diarrhea with an acute case of instant amnesia. But I'm getting ahead of myself let back track. I am going to be displaying my artwork at the Stayner Art Fest this Saturday, July... Read more...
Pack your bags, we're going to the Zoo!
Pack your bags, we're going to the Zoo!
I’m sketching at the Zoo Zoo ZooHow About You You YouYou Can come Too Too TooIm sketching at the Zoo Zoo Zoo. We’ll I did it! I went past my... Read more...
Little Snippets from my Journey to Greece
Little Snippets from my Journey to Greece
The food! My god the food! Let me just dive right in and let you know the food in Greece is worth the long long flight. Thailand used to be... Read more...
Come on over Neighbour - to Instagram
Come on over Neighbour - to Instagram
I invite you for some inspiration, beauty and "in the life of/behind the scene" potluck dinner at my place www.instagram.com/crystalclarkeart. There are beautiful things that happen in our everyday life... Read more...
Muskoka Here I Come!
Muskoka Here I Come!
Patience is not my strong suit. Seriously, who realllly savors the wait, and when your hungry, my goodness cooking takes beyond forever!! But this, my friends was worth the wait!... Read more...