Blue Jeans Art for Your Home


Blue jeans art looks great hanging in your home. This blue jeans art adds the perfect pop of blue to your home. As an artist I love making art with blue jeans. Check out some of my blue jeans art by reading the post below! 

Blue Jeans Art 

If you have been interested in working with blue jeans and making your own art you can check out this post on how to make recycled paper with blue jeans. 


There are some expensive tools needed to make paper so it can be difficult to make blue jeans art paper. 

Blue Jeans Art - Paper 


I have created hundreds of sheets of blue jeans art paper and created an installation called Sediment  that rests on the floor. You can read more about this blue jeans paper art installation here! 



I also have created blue jeans paper art to sell - I have marbled paper that is mixed with denim and abaca that comes in different sizes you can check it out by clicking on the button below! 




I created denim moons with blue jeans art that are made with denim paper in the shape of a circle. These handmade paper moons are available in light blue or dark blue. They are created by separating the denim and sorting the blue jeans into dark blue and light blue to create different coloured pulps. 

Marbled Denim Paper
Marbled Denim Paper
CA$28.00


Using dark blue denim pulp I created a blue jeans art on a white vintage doily. This piece comes in two different sizes small and medium and would look lovely framed in white or wood. 

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Gifts for Moms Who Loves Gardening


Here are some gifts for mom who loves gardening. It’s nice to get a gift for someone who has a hobby and a passion. If your mom is anyone like mine they love gardening. They will love these gifts too. Check out this post for lots of ideas of gifts for mom who loves gardening! These are great gifts for Mother’s day, birthdays, Christmas and more!

gifts for mom who loves gardening



Plants and seeds


This may be obvious but for a mom who loves gardening this makes the perfect gift. Another option is a gift card to her favourite greenhouse. Although these gifts are obvious they don’t have a personal feel or effort to show that you care. 


Consider making a seed starter with handmade paper if you are wanting to add more effort and elevate your gift. I have a lesson on how to make handmade paper seed starters that you can purchase here! You can make the seed starters in any shape or size you can add the seed starters glued to a card or you can make a bunch and arrange them in a flower pot added with some new garden gloves tied around the pot with some ribbon! 

round daisy sticker daisy cyanotype sticker Daisy Cyanotype Stickers
Daisy Cyanotype Stickers
CA$4.00


Daisy Stickers

Daisy stickers come in two shapes a circle and an oval. These stickers make great stocking stuffers. You can purchase these stickers and pair them with a gift like a water bottle or watering can.

Daisy Cards 


If you have a gift for your mom you will need a card too. Cards also make great gifts for mom who loves gardening. I have created daisy printed cyanotype cards sold individually or as a set of four. Click the button below to purchase the daisy cards that are perfect for your mom’s birthday or Mother’s day.

The nice thing about these cards is that they can later be framed as a nice keepsake and a piece of art in your mom’s home.

Flower inspired art


Some more  gifts for mom who loves gardening are to give her flower inspired art. Give her some garden inspired art that she can enjoy indoors all year long. If you live somewhere that gets winters like here in Canada, your mom won’t be able to enjoy time in the garden all year long. So, it’s nice to bring the outdoors in with some garden inspired artwork. 



You can shop my wildflower cyanotypes by clicking the button below! 



If you are interested in creating a commissioned cyanotype for your mom fill out the contact form below. I will be in touch with you in two business days. Commissions are completed within two weeks and shipped to you or the recipient in gift wrap. I can include a handwritten message as well. Commissions only take place during April-September of each year. So, make sure the request falls between those dates. 

Pricing for Commissions

Pricing for an 8”x10” is $100 +shipping for outside of Canada - FREE shipping in Canada with no tax



Pricing for 5” x7” is $60 +shipping for outside of Canada - FREE shipping in Canada with no tax


If you would like to request another size- you can mention that when you contact me and we will work out a price. 



Cyanotype Commissions

In your commission I will be able to add words at the top or bottom like her name or mom, mother, grandma, grandmother etc. I will be able to use the following plants:

  • Palm leaf 

  • Maple leaf

  • Cedar leaf 

  • Daisy 

  • Buttercup

  • Queen Anne’s Lace

  • Pine branch 


Other plants or flowers will be an additional charge- please reach out to me so I can ensure they are available and in season. Some plants won’t look good as a cyanotype so I can help you when making a decision. Your mom will love these gifts for mom who loves gardening! 


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Vintage Looking Wall Art Ideas


Vintage looking wall art is a great way to add a vintage inspired look to a farmhouse style home or for a vintage lover. On my website I have lots of vintage looking wall art available for sale. To see vintage looking wall art, keep reading! 


Vintage looking wall art 

Daffodil
Daffodil
CA$90.00



artwork made with a doily

These vintage doilies are collected from the thrift store and used with poured abaca pulp then flattened in a paper making press to expose the beautiful texture of the found vintage doilies. Many of the artwork made with a doily are neutral in their design and they all come unframed. They would look great framed in white or wood with a white matte.


Alternatively, you can take them to a professional framer or the framing department at Michael’s and they will give you some opinions on some framing options that would best suit the work. 


There are also a few white vintage doilies that have been poured with denim pulp. These vintage looking wall art pieces have high contrast and would lovely framed in white or wood.


Wildflower cyanotypes

These cyanotypes are made through a vintage process of how they used to create blueprints for buildings. The cyanotype process has been around for many years. 



Wildflower cyanotypes would look lovely framed in a wooden frame or a white frame with a nice white matte to them. Wildflower cyanotypes resemble vintage, old-fashioned inspired posters of wildflowers for botanical studies. Wildflower cyanotypes are great for a gardener or someone who loves flowers. 


Other vintage looking wall, art ideas: 

You can go to a thrift store and collect lots of baskets. Often baskets are sold for a couple of dollars. You can arrange baskets as a grouping hanging on the wall to create a very cool, abstract, vintage looking design.

Baskets have lots of great texture baskets come in variety colours, but often neutral colours, which will go great with the design in your rooms, alternatively, you can use as storage purposes on coffee, tables, or end tables and can really help give a vintage look to your home, while serving as a functional purpose to hide your belongings and act as storage and organization for all of your things.


If you are looking for a vintage looking wall that you can do it yourself, you can collect doilies from the thrift store, give them a code of paint and use them to print on canvas to create a doily print as wall art. 

Rainbow Field 4
Rainbow Field 4
CA$110.00


I have created 8 1/2 x 11” abaca pieces of paper with thread embroidered drawings to represent an abstract aerial view of farm fields. These pieces have a lovely neutral design and the shade of paper gives a good vintage and antique look these artworks are minimal and neutral, and look lovely, hanging as a gallery wall in your home. 

You can add vintage looking wall art from the thrift store. The thrift store always has vintage inspire or actual vintage paintings or vintage embroideries that can be framed and hung on the wall in your home. There are tons of vintage looking wall art available at the thrift store you can also find vintage looking art from garage sales or on Facebook marketplace. You just have to keep your eyes peeled for deals.


Creating a gallery wall

it’s nice to have a common theme of a colour or maybe a theme of flowers and try to have artwork that communicate with each other that are close and proximity to one another. You can also have a gallery wall that has similar frames like maybe all of the art and wood or black or white and this helps create a cohesive feel to your gallery wall.

For adding vintage looking wall art to your home, you can also consider the curtains or window decorations in your home. You can purchase lace tablecloth or lace curtains. You can purchase different vintage fabrics or vintage embroideries to turn into your own curtains very easily with the sewing machine curtains can help give a vintage looking wall art feel, and really relate with the artwork that you have chosen on the walls in your home.



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Handmade Paper Art For Sale 


If you are looking for handmade paper art for sale - I got you covered! I sell different types of of handmade paper art that are for displaying, framing and hanging in your home. This paper art comes in a range of colours to match the interior design and wall colours in your home. Check out my handmade paper art for sale! 


Handmade Paper Art For Sale -Fields


Fields is a series of handmade paper art created as sheets of handmade abaca paper. After the sheets of paper are formed I sewed on dissolvable paper aerial views of fields using different colours of thread. Once the dissolvable paper is added to the wet sheet of abaca paper it just leaves the thread drawing behind. These handmade paper artworks are very minimal and have subtle beauty to them. They would look nice framed in white or wood. The handmade paper art for sale are all 8.5”x11.” 


Handmade Paper Art For Sale - Doilies 


These handmade paper doilies are made with found and collected doilies and abaca pulp that has been poured over the doilies. Leaving subtle impressions that beautiful when looking at the work up close. These handmade paper artworks come in soft pastel colours that would look lovely in a vintage or farmhouse inspired home. Again, this handmade paper would look beautiful framed in white or wood. 


Handmade Paper Art For Sale -Denim Paper 


This denim handmade paper art for sale is made with collect blue jeans that have been washed, cut and beaten to create pulp. You can learn more about the process of creating denim paper here - it is so interesting! The denim paper is mixed with cotton or abaca to create a marbled look the denim is sorted by dark denim or light denim to get different blue shades of paper art. These would look nice framed in white or wood. 


Handmade Paper Art For Sale -Cyanotypes 

Cyanotype paper art is made through the cyanotype process. You can read about that process here! These would look nice framed in white or wood.  The minimal designs of locally sourced plants and wildflowers are perfect for adding a pop of blue to your home. 


Click the button below to check out my handmade paper art for sale! 

Denim Paper-Light and Dark Blue
Denim Paper-Light and Dark Blue
CA$28.00

Why Buy Original Art?



Why buy original art? Isn’t it cheaper to buy a print at Wal-mart? Well, just because it is cheaper doesn’t mean it is better. Here are some reasons why people buy original art. If you haven’t bought original art and are curious about the benefits of buying original art, keep reading! 

Rainbow Field 6
Rainbow Field 6
CA$110.00

Why Buy Original Art?

Buying original art has several advantages and benefits, both for the art lover and the artist. Here are some reasons why you might consider buying original art:

  • Unique and Authentic: Original artworks are one-of-a-kind, created by the artist's own hands. When you purchase original art, you are acquiring a unique piece that cannot be replicated.

  • Investment: Original art can appreciate in value over time, especially if the artist gains recognition or popularity. Some artworks have become valuable assets.

  • Supporting Artists: Buying original art directly supports artists, allowing them to continue their creative work and make a living from their passion.

  • Emotional Connection: Original art often carries the artist's emotions, ideas, and experiences. Owning an original piece can create a strong emotional connection between you and the artist's vision.

  • Enhancing Your Space: Original art can transform your living or working space. It adds personality, style, and a focal point to your environment.

  • Conversation Starter: Original art can be a great conversation starter. It can provoke discussions, inspire thought, and convey your personal taste and values.

  • Quality and Craftsmanship: Original art is typically made with care and attention to detail. You can appreciate the artist's skill and craftsmanship up close.

  • Supporting Artistic Diversity: By buying original art, you contribute to the diversity of artistic expression. You encourage artists to explore their unique styles and perspectives.

  • Local and Emerging Artists: Supporting local and emerging artists can have a direct impact on your community's artistic scene and can help artists gain recognition.

  • Gifts and Heirlooms: Original art can make meaningful and cherished gifts for loved ones. It can also become a family heirloom passed down through generations.

  • Personal Connection: Sometimes, you might connect with a particular piece of art on a deep personal level. Owning that artwork can bring you joy, inspiration, or solace.

  • Artistic Exploration: Owning original art allows you to explore different artistic styles and genres, broadening your artistic horizons.


When buying original art, it's important to do your research, attend art exhibitions, and engage with artists to find pieces that resonate with you personally and fit your budget. Supporting artists and collecting original art can be a rewarding and enriching experience that adds depth and beauty to your life.


Which reason for buying original art resonated the most with you. Let me know in the comments! 





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Queen Anne’s Lace Cyanotype 2
CA$49.00




Why Should You Give Art?


Why should you give art? Giving art is the perfect gift for someone who is creative or appreciates the handmade or creative process. Giving art can be personal to choose something that is meaningful to you and to the person you are giving it to. We give art to inspire and create beauty in the lives of the receiver. Learn more about why you should give art below!

Why Should You Give Art?

Giving or supporting art can be a meaningful and valuable endeavor for several reasons:

  • Cultural Enrichment: Art plays a crucial role in enriching and preserving a culture's heritage. By supporting art, you contribute to the preservation and evolution of cultural traditions and expressions.

  • Creativity and Innovation: Artistic expression fosters creativity and innovation. It encourages artists to think outside the box, which can lead to breakthroughs in various fields, including science and technology.

  • Emotional and Intellectual Stimulation: Art has the power to evoke emotions and provoke thought. Supporting art allows others to experience these emotional and intellectual stimuli, promoting personal growth and empathy.

  • Community Building: Art often brings people together. Whether it's attending art exhibitions, performances, or workshops, participating in artistic activities can foster a sense of community and belonging.

  • Economic Impact: The arts contribute to the economy by generating jobs, tourism, and revenue. By supporting the arts, you can help stimulate economic growth in your community.

  • Education: Art education is vital for the development of creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Supporting art education programs can benefit future generations.

  • Social Commentary: Art has been a medium for social and political commentary for centuries. It can shed light on important issues and inspire change.

  • Preservation of Heritage: Art can serve as a historical record. By supporting art preservation efforts, you help ensure that the heritage and history of a society are not forgotten.

  • Personal Fulfillment: Supporting art can be personally fulfilling. It allows you to connect with your own creativity, appreciate beauty, and find inspiration in the work of others.

  • Expression of Identity: Artistic expression often reflects personal and cultural identities. Supporting art helps individuals and communities express who they are and what they value.

In summary, giving or supporting art is not just about financial contributions; it's about fostering creativity, preserving culture, and enriching society in many ways. Whether through financial support, volunteering, or simply appreciating and engaging with art, you can play a role in promoting the importance of artistic expression in our world.

Rainbow Field 4
Rainbow Field 4
CA$110.00

Give Art - Handmade Paper

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Give Art- Cyanotypes 

These blue and white cyanotypes are made with wildflowers in Ontario and other natural plants. Check them out by clicking on the button below! 


Give Art - Stickers and Cards

I have daisy printed stickers and blank greeting cards for any occasion. Check them out by clicking on the button below



You can also check out my print shop to find a variety of printed goods from pillow cases to wrapping paper, water bottles and more! 

Thank you for supporting me and my small business. Whether you choose to purchase or choose to share this post with a friend. It means the world!


Thank you!


Jackie

Jackie Partridge Fern Cyanotype, 2021
Fern Cyanotype 2
CA$87.00









Outdoor Art Installation


From Sep 30, 2023 to Nov 15, 2023 I participated in the Terrain Biennale which is an outdoor art installation. I showed my piece “Trail” which is a 20 foot long arm-knitted lace installation that extended from my porch drooping onto the ground. To learn more about this outdoor art installation- keep reading!




Here is the website to learn more about the Terrain Biennale: https://terrainexhibitions.org/




Here is what Terrain Biennale says about the exhibition/outdoor art installations: Terrain Biennial is a grassroots public art festival that brings artists and neighbors together to put public art on the front lawns (and porches, windows, and rooftops, too!) of neighborhoods across the world.




Artists and curators collaborated with hosts to produce public art installations (think sculptures, paintings, projections, flags, yarn art, you name it!) outside their homes (and other unexpected spots!).



You can check out my installation here: https://terrainexhibitions.org/tb23-huntsville-on

How to Participate in the Outdoor Art Installation of Terrain Biennale:

Make sure you apply. I suggest following them on Instagram to stay connected and know when you should apply. Then you need to find a host to agree to have your art installed. Then you install your art and take a photo of it so it can be added on the Terrain Biennale website. When choosing a piece to apply with you want to think about a piece that will be able to withstand weather conditions for a month and a half. 

I chose to submit the piece “Trail” because I knew that it could withstand rain and even snow. Yes, sometimes it snows in Canada early! I also like the way that it drapes like a long lace curtain. I am thinking about making this piece longer. Should I? Let me know in the comments! 




To read more about my piece “Trail” click here! 

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Happy Weekend! I’m happy the snow is melting and I can spend some more time outdoors! What are your weekend plans? . . #landscapeofday #naturecaptures #landscapephoto #springiscoming #springtimevibes
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Dark or light👖? Both made with blue jeans just sorted carefully. Which one do you prefer? . . #denimart #handmadepaper #handmadepaperart #papermaking #recycleddenim #sustainablelifestyle #blueart #artforthehome #minimalaesthetic
Happy Friday! I’m pretty ready for winter to be over... but I do love wearing this headband by the lovely @123emmyabc . . . #wintertime❄️ #snowshoeing #headbandstyle #winterweather #winterwalks #naturetime #winterwalk
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Spring is coming... Watched the ducks while we took the kids to the park last week 🤍 . . . #ducksofinstagram #landscapeoffheday #landscapephoto #naturecaptures #riverwalks
Today’s morning drive reminding me of a sunset on the water 🤍Happy Friday! . . . #weekendmood #weekendadventures #fridaylove #sunriseoftheday #sunriselover #landscapephoto #naturecaptures
Snow day today! Enjoyed the cold winter day and crisp blue sky. Finished report comments and did some more planning. . . . #wintertime #winterweather #wintersky #getoutside #walkingtrails





Handmade Paper Canada

I started making handmade paper canada products in 2016 during my Master of FIne Arts at Concordia University. I love the process of making handmade paper! To learn more about the handmade paper Canada creations that I sell, continue reading! 



Denim Handmade Paper Canada 

You can learn more about how to make handmade paper with denim here! I create sheets of denim paper in my art installation called sediment - you can read more about that here! 



I also sell handmade denim sheets of round paper in my shop. I experimented with mixing denim and abaca pulp to create a marbled look to the paper here. 


Vintage Doily Handmade Paper 

I love using collected vintage doilies and adding abaca pulp to create pieces of art. All of my handmade paper Canada ships unframed allowing you to choose the frame that suits the artwork and your interior design style. 


Handmade Map Paper 

I sell round handmade map paper circles that look lovely framed. I have also used my handmade map paper to create my series Patched. You can learn more about the work in this book! 


I have also taken the handmade sheets of paper and letter pressed them with poems I wrote as part of an OAC grant in 2022. You can see photos of the map paper poems below. 

handmade paper canada
handmade paper art


FAQ on Handmade Paper Canada 


Do you offer refunds?

Refunds are provided if an artwork arrives damaged. Although this is rare, it can happen during the delivery process. Proof of the artwork damaged in a photograph is required to obtain the refund.


I love this art but I’m unsure where to hang it?

You can check out this blog post for some ideas to get you started!


How do I choose the right frame for this art?

I recommend framing my art in a white or wooden frame. However, please take a look at this blog post for more help!


I still have questions; how can I get in touch?

You can email me at jackiepartridgeart@gmail.com I will try to get back to you within 48 hours.



Handmade Paper Canada 

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Rainbow Field 4
Rainbow Field 4
CA$110.00








Round Floral Stickers and Oval Stickers


Round floral stickers and oval floral stickers are navy blue stickers made through the cyanotype process by artist Jackie Partridge. These cyanotype prints are then scanned and professionally printed on stickers in a round or oval shape. You can learn more about the round floral sticker and oval stickers by reading below.

These daisy stickers are made through the cyanotype process by artist Jackie Partridge. They are blue and white matte stickers and come in an oval or circle shape. These daisy stickers are durable and perfect for laptops, water bottles and more!


Size Info:

Oval Stickers - 75 mm x 50 mm

Circle Stickers - 76 mm x 76 mm

round daisy sticker daisy cyanotype sticker Daisy Cyanotype Stickers
Daisy Cyanotype Stickers
CA$4.00


Ideas for Your Round Floral Stickers or Oval Floral Stickers 

  • Give the stickers as a gift 

  • Put the stickers on your laptop

  • Put the stickers on a water bottle 

  • Stick them on a phone case or Ipad case

  • Put them on a helmet

  • Put them on a makeup case

  • Put them on a journal 

  • Stick them on a planner or binder

  • Send them to a friend in a card

  • Put them on a travel mug 

  • Put them on a guitar

  • Put them on a lunch box or cooler



FAQ About the Stickers

Do you offer refunds?

Refunds are provided if an artwork arrives damaged. Although this is rare, it can happen during the delivery process. Proof of the cards damaged in a photograph is required to obtain the refund.


I still have questions; how can I get in touch?

You can email me at jackiepartridgeart@gmail.com I will try get back to you within 48 hours.


How are the stickers made?

The stickers are made through a chemical process and sunlight called a cyanotype. The chemicals are exposed to the sun and turn blue -also known as a blueprint. This design was scanned, edited, and is professionally printed on stickers.



Other information:

Price includes tax. Standard shipping is FREE to Canada and $9.99 to the U.S.

Shipping to other countries and express shipping is available in the checkout.





Click here to purchase round floral stickers or oval stickers




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Small Paper Houses

I started creating small paper houses in 2016, calling this series Tree Houses. The small paper houses has been an ongoing series of photographs where I place the paper houses in parts of the natural environment like woodpecker holes, on stumps and between leaves. To learn more about the series of small paper houses, keep reading! 

Much of my current practice involves working outdoors as my studio and using paper to add or transform an area of a landscape that is close to me and I have spent time with. I see both the process of making the work and documenting the work in a photograph as the artwork.

 

In the Tree Houses series, I create miniature brown paper houses and place them in the landscape as tiny villages on tree stumps and in nooks and crannies of the natural environment. The houses are varied in size. After placing them, I take a photograph and remove the house to place it in a new location next time.  This series signifies the idea that home can be made where you make it and the importance of valuing the natural environment as a home. The small paper houses create miniature worlds or communities within the photo that is taken. 

I like taking the paper houses with me on hikes and walks to be able to capture new photos to add in the series. I would like to create a book of the small paper houses in the future.

small paper houses


You can take a look at some of the small paper houses series in the images below. 

small paper houses
small paper houses

This series of Tree Houses has been featured in:

  • Art Promenade (Photograph of Treehouses), City of Waterloo Public Art Installation in 2022

  • State of Becoming, Button Factory Arts, Waterloo, ON in 2017

  • Tree House (select photograph) Tiny Spoon (Issue 10) in 2023






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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Mom


I have compiled a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for mom  to help you with getting mom something nice for Valentine’s Day!  Valentine’s Day is a great way not only to show the love for your partner but to show you care about your mom too. Here are some great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for mom! 



Some of the links mentioned in this post are affiliate links meaning I get a small commission for every purchase (It is the same price for you regardless of if you use my link or not).




 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom

For the Mom with Great Taste! 


These gifts are for a mom who owns their own home and is looking to redecorate or turn a new house into a home. Original artwork helps to bring a design to completion and make a room something special where you enjoy spending your time. 


Click here to shop Original Handmade Paper Art 

Click here to shop Original Cyanotypes 

Click here to have a commission done by me

Daisy Cyanotype Cards
Daisy Cyanotype Cards
from CA$6.50

 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Moms Who Like Stickers! 

Click here to see the round and oval Daisy Stickers 

For the Mom that is Hard to Buy for! 

Sometimes there are people that are hard to buy for! If you know someone who likes my art -consider getting them a gift card! You can purchase a gift card here for varying amounts! 





Valentine’s Day is about showing and telling people you care about that you love them. I wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day this year and every year! 





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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Friends

I have compiled a list of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for friends to help you with getting a friend or family member something nice for Valentine’s Day!  Valentine’s Day is a great way not only to show the love for your partner but for people who are always there for you like your closest friends. Here are some great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for friends! 

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 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Friends


For the Friend with Great Taste! 

These gifts are for a best friend who owns their own home and is looking to redecorate or turn a new house into a home. Original artwork helps to bring a design to completion and make a room something special where you enjoy spending your time. 

Click here to shop Original Handmade Paper Art 

Click here to shop Original Cyanotypes 

Click here to have a commission done by me!

 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Friends Who Like Coffee! 

Check out the Pine Coffee Mug

Check out the Palm Leaf Coffee Mug

Check out the Daisy Coffee Mug



For the Friend that Loves Clothes! 

Check out the Daisy T-shirt 



 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Friends Who Enjoy a Sentimental Card! 

Check out the Daisy Cards!

Daisy Cyanotype Cards
Daisy Cyanotype Cards
from CA$6.50



 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Friends Who Like Stickers! 

Click here to see the round and oval Daisy Stickers 

 




For the Friend that is Hard to Buy for! 

Sometimes there are people that are hard to buy for! If you know someone who likes my art -consider getting them a gift card! You can purchase a gift card here for varying amounts! 




Valentine’s Day is about showing and telling people you care about that you love them. I wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day this year and every year! 




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Why Giving Artwork as a Gift is Important!

Giving artwork as a gift is a meaningful gift to give someone. Art is a unique gift and something that someone may not receive often but it is a gift that is appreciated and valued. A lot of time is required to choose the right piece of art for someone. Giving art shows your thoughtfulness and love you have for that person.



How Do You Know If You Should Be Giving Artwork as a Gift?

You can give artwork as a gift if you know the person loves the artist or artwork. Maybe they follow the artist on social media and like a lot of the posts. Maybe they have talked about the artwork with you before and how they are saving for it or eyeing it up.


 Maybe you own a piece of art that is similar and your friend always comments on how much they love it. Those may be good indications that the person would love to receive artwork as a gift. 


Why Giving Artwork as a Gift Matters

It matters because artwork is a personal gift. It was made with love and care in a very personal and emotional way and it is selected in the personal way. Where you have to really think about will the person like and value the artwork as much as I do selecting it? Artwork also adds personality to a home and a touch of personalization.  It makes a home feel and look special to the owner. 




Art can have special meaning. Art often reminds us of something. A moment or a memory. The same way hearing a song might take you back to a certain time. A piece of art can have the same magical power! 




Giving art is unique it will definitely be a gift that person always remembers and treasures. 




When to Give the Gift of Artwork

  • For anniversaries

  • As a housewarming present 

  • As a thank you gift 

  • Christmas present

  • Valentine’s Day Gift 

  • After house renovations to your spouse (maybe the walls got painted) 

  • As a wedding gift 

  • For a new baby in a nursery 

  • For someone who is retiring, got a promotion or needs new art for their home office




There are so many times when giving artwork as a gift is a great time! Do you have any other ideas? Let me know in the comments below! 




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I Want to Be an Artist

I want to be an artist and I have wanted to be an artist ever since I was in Kindergarten. I came home with piles of crafts and colouring sheets that were plastered on my bedroom door as a kid. Wanting to be an artist doesn’t just have to be a dream!



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I have always loved creating. I have always felt a spark while creating and known I wanted to be an artist. 

Jackie Partridge I want to be an artist

I know I am an artist. I went to school and did my undergrad in painting and drawing at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay - you can read about that here. 


I also did my Master of Fine Arts at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. I am educated and trained to be an artist. When I make art I feel like I am an artist. 




Right now, I am not doing art on a full time basis. It’s hard because I love teaching and I enjoy it and I’m a great teacher and love my students. Most days I don’t feel fulfilled. 




But when I’m making art, writing about art or posting my art on social media, I feel so much happier. I am in a transition where my husband and I are trying to buy a house, to decide where we want to live and find work that we enjoy and that is meaningful to us. 

jackie partridge - i want to be an artist

As a teacher and artist I know I can work anywhere. That’s one of the reasons I want to be an artist.


As we prepare for this transition of me working as a teacher to switching to teaching part time after I have a baby - here is how I am preparing:


  • I am drafting and planning content. In the summer I filmed and my husband edited 12 youtube painting tutorials that could be released on my YouTube painting channel one per month- so that I have consistent content coming out. 

  • I also do this with the blogs that I have created so that I write 4-5 months of blogs and schedule them out ahead of time.

  • I started creating items that were easy to sell online and that are digital items that don’t need to be shipped like art teaching resources on Teachers Pay Teachers or my prints that are printed and shipped by Society6

  • I have spent a lot of time reading business books and taking courses to prepare myself for running a business on a full time basis

  • Lastly, I have spent a lot of time thinking and journaling about what I want my life to look like. Which is why I know I want to be an artist full time and not just on the evenings and weekends! 


How can you help me with this hopeful transition? You can share my work to your friends - here is the link to my shop you can share.


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Christmas Art Sale

I am participating in a Christmas Art Sale on Sunday November 20th 2022 from 10 am.

Come Join us for the Christmas Art Sale at the St. Agatha Community Centre at 1791 Erbs Rd, St. Agatha, ON N0B 2L0 for a Christmas Market on Sunday, November 20th from 10am until 6pm. This event is put on by Sweet Lights Company. 


I am also having at art sale at the Shakespeare Community Centre on Sat. Nov. 5 from 10am-2pm.

This is one of the first art sales I have done in awhile (since I was in university). I decided to do a Christmas Art Sale because I know it will be busy and a popular event. The event was first created at the end of June, so it has had a long time of advertising and attracting people to this Christmas Art Sale. 

christmas art sale cyanotype artwork by Jackie Partridge

Why am I attending the Christmas Art Sale?

I want to make more money on my art this year so that I can pursue my passion of making and teaching art on a more full time basis. I know my art is beautiful and I would love to spread it around this holiday season!



Buying gifts for people you care about can be hard. I know I have lots of people on my list that are hard to shop for because they already have everything or they are particular about what they like. 




Art is a great gift to give. You can also give a gift card for my art, if you are unsure what people may want.


There will be a variety of vendors and artisans at this sale. Entry is free so I hope to see you there! 

Here’s What I Will be Selling at the Christmas Art Market



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Why Shop Small?

Why shop small this holiday season? Or really why shop small anytime? Why shop local? Why does it matter? As a consumer we hold a lot of power. We get to decide how we spend our money and what we choose to buy. We make purchasing decisions all the time that help the economy as well as our local community or friends. 


Here are some reasons why we should try to shop small and why shop local.



Why Shop Small?

You are supporting a small business

A small business is just like the name says it is small. My business includes myself and help from my husband. Most of the work I do I am not paying myself (or my husband).


You are supporting a dream 

Anyone who owns a small business also owns a dream. I love making art and I dream of being a full time artist. That doesn’t happen if I don’t sell my art or if people don’t buy it. I’m passionate about art and each day I get to make art, sell art or write about it, is a great day. I’m thankful to be able to do this. I look forward to doing this full time and I thank you for being here! 




You are buying quality 

When you shop small you are shopping from one person or a few people on a team. There is a sense of quality in what you buy because it is not made in a factory, it’s not made by a machine and it is not produced carelessly. It is produced with love, time and care which helps give it quality and makes it a purchase that will last for years to come! 




Why Shop Local?

You are supporting your local economy 

By shopping local you are supporting your economy. You are paying someone who pays taxes in your area and you are supporting local places that that person is buying from. For example, if you buy soap at your local farmer’s market you are supporting the person who made the soap and in turn you’re are supporting the people who supplied the materials to make the soap. You aren’t supporting a big corporation where people are not paid properly for the work they do. 





You are supporting friends, neighbours, family and people in your community

By shopping locally, especially in a small community chances are you know the person or you know of the person through someone you know. It’s nice to support people you know. If you aren’t able to support someone you know, try to share their work with others who you think might be interested. 





You are saving on shipping costs and helping the environment

When you shop local, you can pick up the work locally, you can have the work hand delivered or you can purchase directly from the business. This saves on shipping costs for you and helps the environment by reducing the amount of shipping materials and gas/fossil fuel emissions. Win-win! 


If you can't shop small or shop local this holiday season. I understand completely. It’s been a hard few years with inflation, the housing market and the pandemic. If you can’t shop small or shop local there are other FREE ways you can show support to your favourite small business or artist.




FREE Ways to Support a Small Business if You’re Unable to Shop Small!

  • Follow them on social media! 

  • Share their posts on social media to your friends to help them reach more customers 

  • Like and comment on their social media posts - it helps them reach more people because of the algorithm 

  • Join their email list  (Join mine below!)

  • If someone is looking for that business - you can tag their business and give them credit 

  • Refer your friends and family to the small business or share why you love it 




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I have explained the reasons of why shop small or shop local this holiday season. It may not always be possible to shop small or shop local for a variety of reasons based on where you live and your financial situation. When you shop local or shop small it does make a difference. Remember that! 




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Holiday Gift Guide 2022


Here is your Holiday Gift Guide 2022 to help you do your shopping for loved ones this holiday season. Scroll down to find ideas for the person you are shopping for. These are all items I sell. Some of the links are affiliate links meaning I get a small percentage of the sale but the price is the same regardless of whether or not you use my link. 



Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Holiday Gift Guide 2022 - for Mom

Peach Daisies
Peach Daisies
CA$90.00



Holiday Gift Guide 2022 - for Your Brother 





Holiday Gift Ideas - for Your Co-worker or Boss 





Holiday Gift Guide  - for a Teacher or Daycare Provider 





When in doubt you can buy a gift card! :) Click the button if you would like a gift card for my original artwork (this does not include art prints)



Here are some ideas in my Holiday Gift Guide for 2022! Please note the last day for shipping guaranteed by December 25th 2022 is December 14th. 




Giving art is a great gift idea to show you care and help to bring some joy and personalization this holiday season! 



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Why You Should Have a Collection in Art


Why should you have a collection in art? Why not  by art for cheap at Walmart or on Amazon? Why is collecting art so special? I will let you know, from the perspective of an artist. This perspective may be a little biased just as a warning! 



Collection in Art - Why does it Matter?

Artists are Paid Properly and Earn a Living Wage 

Supporting artists you care about and love is important. Art is more than just a hobby or a skill to an artist -it is their world, their joy and their fulfillment. Oftentimes, artists are overlooked, they are copied, told to give their art away for free and not valued in society. It’s important to pay an artist what they are worth. 



There is a lot that goes into the cost of an artwork. Materials, time to make the piece, education and training, shipping, marketing, planning and more. On top of that, artists are small business owners. They have fees like studio rentals, website fees, payment processing fees, tax and more! All of this goes into the price of a work of art. You have probably heard stories of a lot of famous artists living in poverty and not really making money until far after they have died. It’s important to pay artists who are living and recognize them for their creative and inventive contributions to society. Having a collection in art is a great way to support different artists you appreciate! 

collection in art daisy cyanotype

You Can Feel Good About Your Purchase that You Shopped Small or Local 

You can find local artists by searching hashtags of your area, asking if there are local artists in Facebook groups or checking out your local art market. You can find artists on Pinterest, Etsy, Society6 or Instagram. If you like an artist be sure to follow them and stay connected so you know about new art collection releases or any art markets they are participating in. It’s great to shop small and shop local to add to your collection in art! 



I am doing an art market Sunday November 20, 2022 in St. Agatha 

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You are Buying Beauty, Love, Calmness and Joy 

When you collect art you are not just buying the piece of art, you are buying an emotional connection to the artwork. You are buying something beautiful that all your friends and family will comment on. You are buying something you love; that you can wake up to while you drink your morning coffee looking at it. You are buying something that gives you a feeling of calm or relaxation that hangs in your bathroom while you take a nice long soak in the tub. Lastly, you are buying joy, something that brings joy and reminds you of something special each time you look at it. Feeling these feelings day after day by being surrounded by beauty is a priceless feeling and worth having a collection in art.



Collection in art blue and white cedar cyanotype

You are Buying an Investment 

Art naturally goes up in value over time. Not always, I get that but it tends not to go down in value. Imagine buying a piece of art and having it be worth 10x or 100x more 10, 20, 50 years from now. That would be pretty cool! Original artwork is valuable and that is why it is priced significantly more than a print of a tulip painting at Walmart. 


If you think about it -it makes sense. An original painting of a tulip can only be sold once because there is one painting like it. Even if an artist tries to recreate it, it won’t end up being exactly the same. 


Where as if the tulip painting is sold as a print it can be printed over and over again to an unlimited supply. Therefore it can be sold cheaper since instead of selling one copy you can sell thousands or millions of copies. 


Original artwork is also about quality. By paying more you are investing in the quality of the art, how long it will last without the colours fading for example. 


Prints are cheap because they are printed cheaply. The colours are ink and not paint so they will fade over time and it will be a lot faster! 





To Personalize Your Home 

The difference between a house and a home is that a house is a building and a home is a place that is personalized for you and your family. There is no need to hang a generic print of a watermelon. Especially if you don’t like it. In your home, you can personalize the way you want so that your home is meaningful to you. You can hang framed family photos, photos from your vacation, art that connects to a feeling, a moment or memory, art that you love to look at and spend time with. 


Art makes a home feel loved and lived in. It makes your guests feel comfortable and at home. Art can add a personal touch because you picked it out and you decided where to place it in your home. 

collection in art handmade paper art

To Create a Legacy to Pass Down 

By investing in a collection in art you can pass the art down to generations because you are buying quality. Since art is an investment it can be cherished for future generations. 


I’m sure you can remember the art hanging in your grandmother’s dining room or living room. After your grandmother passes, think about how special it would be to own that piece of art you love or to be able to keep passing that art down to your kids or your kids’ kids. 


Buying quality original art or well made artist prints allows you to pass down a legacy of cherished possessions.



For the Thrill of Finding that Perfect Piece 

I love going to the thrift store or a garage sale and finding the perfect piece of furniture. Something that ties a room together and makes a room feel complete. The same joy and thrill can be found while hunting for art. 


When you are on social media and all of a sudden a work of art captures your eye; that is the thrill of finding the perfect piece of art! 


Art is not only about finding the perfect piece or the right piece but it’s about deciding where that artwork should live in your home. For more ideas you can read my post about where to hang art and art that pairs well together.


To purchase my art please check out my shop by clicking on the button below! 

I understand choosing the right piece of art can be a difficult and long process. Please contact me if you need help or would like ideas of where to hang my art in your home. 

Thank you for supporting me as an artist! 


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Wild Flowers of Ontario Project

I am doing a project with wild flowers of Ontario, specifically wild flowers of Waterloo Region, where I am from. I got a microgrant to do this project from Pat the Dog Theatre Company for $1000. This project pays for a week of work for emerging artists living in Waterloo Region.


The microgrant was awarded to 35 emerging artists in Waterloo Region. For the grant, I proposed to make a series of cyanotype prints of different wildflowers in Waterloo Region. I also proposed completing cyanotypes on different surfaces like canvas, fabric and wood. 

I am grateful to have received this grant and to be able to be paid for my time, research and the cost of materials to be able to make this project possible! 


Although, I have completed the flowers of ontario/Waterloo Region project. I know there are a lot more flowers of Ontario. I would love to have a large wall of flowers of Ontario cyanotypes. 

wild flowers of Ontario cyanotype by Jackie Partridge

Here are Some the Wild Flowers of Ontario I Have Made: 

  • Red clover 

  • White clover 

  • Buttercup 

  • Forget me not

  • Teasel 

  • Oxeye daisies 

  • Goldenrod 

  • Queen Anne’s Lace 

  • And more!


To see more pictures from my wild flowers of Ontario project -check out my instagram @jackiepartridge_


 If you have ideas for what wild flowers of Ontario I should use next please send me a DM or comment below in this blog post! 

What did I Learn from the Wild Flowers of Ontario Project?

There are a ton of wildflowers in Ontario and within the Waterloo Region. I was always surprised by all the types of wildflowers I could find within a small area like along the side of the road. Using a wildflower guide is a helpful way to identify different types of wildflowers. Often you can tell different types apart by their colour, leaf shape or the way the petals form. 

cyanotype of wild flowers of Ontario

What is a Cyanotype?

A cyanotype is a sun print that uses a chemical process coated on paper. When the chemicals are exposed to UV the yellow chemicals turn blue in colour. If you place something on top of the coated paper it will leave behind a beautiful white print! 

Learn how to make a cyanotype here!


See the Collection of Wildflower Cyanotypes



What will I do with the Cyanotypes of Wild Flowers of Ontario?

I hope to make more cyanotypes of wildflowers, covering all the flowers in Ontario one day. I will be using these designs and scanning them as digital files to make prints like cards, stickers and art prints. I will be selling my originals on my website before the holidays.


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Art Competition London



My art is featured in an art competition London, Ontario at the Kellogg Factory. The art competition takes place at an art gallery London, Ontario at 100 Kellogg Lane. The Art Competition London selected 100 artists to include 100 artworks. The exhibition lasts for 100 days and ends on September 8, 2022. 

Voting closes for the Art Competition London on September 4, 2022. There are two $100 000 prizes one is for people’s choice where you can vote for your favourite artwork and the other is for juror’s choice where the jury will select their favourite artwork. 

map paper installation by Jackie Partridge

100 Kellogg Lane is a transformed space it used to be the old Kellogg Factory. Now it is a communal hub in London, Ontario that has a brewery, indoor climbing centre, art gallery, Starbucks, icecream, hairdressers and more! 


See the Art Competition London This Summer 2022

Click this link to see where different pieces are located: https://100kellogglane.com/uploads/2022/05/cid57AA9844-8638-4CD6-9456-AEF560EF4750.pdf 



With each email address you have that counts as a vote! Please share this voting link with your friends and family to help me win! 

Vote here: https://artcomp.awardsplatform.com 



How to Vote

You can vote by registering an account you need to add in your name and email and create a password. Follow the instructions of the password -it needs to be 12 characters, have an uppercase, a number and a special symbol like an !.

Once you receive an email you can click on the link and you will have to sign into the account you made. Next find my artwork “Precariously Perched.” Make sure to hit the vote button. It will say voted when you are done!

Thank you for voting!



What am I showing in the Art Competition London?

I am showing a piece called Precariously Perched. This piece is a large site-specific installation that features many twisted strands of map paper balancing on tiny pins that come out from the wall. The piece is about fragility and the passage of time. Some pieces of map paper rest on the ground with empty pins on the wall signaling the passage of time. You can read more about this project here.

Precariously Perched map paper installation by Jackie Partridge

Precariously Perched - Photo taken by Scott Lee

Make sure to Vote for the Art Competition London! 

You can vote for your favourite artwork here: 

https://artcomp.awardsplatform.com


What would I do if I won the Art Competition London? 

It would be a great honour to have my art recognized. Often as an artist you are not paid properly and it’s hard to make a consistent income with your art alone. I would use some of that money to invest into my business so I could be an artist full time! I would use some money to buy a house and of course to make sure it has a studio. Lastly, I would use the money to produce more free content like YouTube videos on my painting channel and other free resources on my website! 5% of the money I would donate to help the environment. 

Precariously Perched, twisted maps on a pin by Jackie Partridge


Again, please share this voting link with your friends and family to help me win! 

https://artcomp.awardsplatform.com 


Thank you for sharing the voting platform and for voting for my art in the Art Competition London for my work Precariously Perched. It really means a lot! 




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