Toronto watercolour – Art We Wonderful by Marion Younan

Springtime in Toronto

On this Earth Day 2020, I’m reminded and grateful for how beautiful a spring day can be… even when we are sheltering indoors. The trees outside my kitchen window are […]

Miniature Art

Do Your Eyes See or Feel?

One eye sees, the other feels. – Paul Klee At a recent art show, some visitors to my booth asked if I had done any pieces of the neighbourhood we […]

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Approach Every Door With Humility

After painting more than 30 miniature doors, I thought I had this whole “door thing” down – wrong! My latest series of doors have knocked me around quite a bit. […]

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Home Is Often Where The Beauty Is

This past weekend, I took part in a large outdoor art show in downtown Toronto. Thousands of people attended, many of whom were visitors from other parts of the world. […]

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Patio Passion In The City

With a season about to change, and a major project about to end, I’m getting nostalgic about the days that have just passed. This past summer, I had some great […]

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Riding The Red Rocket

When I lived in central Toronto, I relied on the “Red Rocket” – to get to the subway system, to get to work, to get to friends and fun. What’s […]

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The Power of Stories

Selecting a subject for a Mini Vacations piece is usually influenced by the story connected to it. Sometimes the story is based on my experience of being in the place […]

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Meanwhile… On A Typical Street Corner

When you are waiting for the light to change at a street corner, do you look around… I mean, really look around? I have to honestly say that before I […]

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Celebrating Toronto-ness

As 2017 marks Canada’s 150th birthday, I’ve been painting some pieces celebrating the country. My first 2 miniature paintings showcased Québec City, and my newest miniature stays closer to home […]