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Toronto Portrait Artist Donates Sikh Bride to Seva Spark

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Toronto Portrait Artist Donates Sikh Bride to Seva Spark

A couple of weeks ago I was approached on Twitter and asked to donate something to the Seva Food Bank. Seva provides culturally appropriate food to families in Mississauga who are in need. It was certainly something I wanted to support but didn't have any Sikh inspired artwork available which is what they were requesting. With some big commissions booked, and the Seva Spark event taking place on May 10th 2015, I really didn't have the time to create another piece but I felt I might be able to squeeze in something in Mixed Media. I set out to create the stunning Sikh Bride above using watercolour paint, chalk pastel, pencil, pencil crayon, acrylic paint, gold micca, and real acrylic gems on watercolour paper. Those who follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram were able to see the piece come together bit by bit. Their encouragement was so great and very much appreciated. Since people were enjoying the piece I thought it would be fun to make a "Making Of" video!

Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend the Seva Spark Gala but from what I see in pictures it looks like it was an amazing evening! I am so glad to have been a part of it and so happy to have contributed to such a good cause. Continue scrolling for some photos of the event! They were taken by COL Films Inc. :)