@brinaschenk.bsky.social
A student of art and life. Learning and exploring. And then teach what I find to those who are interested. Fernie, BC π¨π¦
Painted guest portraits at a wedding this past weekend at the beautiful Island Lake Lodge in Fernie, BC, Canada.
27.06.2025 13:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Fernie landscape farewell artwork for signatures and well wishes before a family relocated to Canmore AB
Working on the landscape painting
At the event after all signatures weee done, framed and ready to go.
Painted a little Fernie BC landscape for a familyβs going away gift so friends could sign it and wish them well.
21.06.2025 15:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Koi water colour paints for my birthday- testing new art supplies is fun, especially when I apply my usual mixed media art layers.
Koi water colour paints for my birthday- testing new art supplies is fun, especially when I apply my usual mixed media art layers
A friend purchased Koi water color paints for me for my birthday so I had to give them a tryβ¦.and see how my mixed media layers worked on top. I thought they were lovely to use but the layers were necessary. It was too flat for me, although this was just my first attempt.
21.05.2025 19:52 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Mixed media abstract landscapes starting with a painted gouache layer in rich and bright colours. I love how these started and I have no idea how theyβre going to end up.
Mixed media abstract landscapes starting with a painted gouache layer in rich and bright colours. I love how these started and I have no idea how theyβre going to end up.
Mixed media abstract landscapes starting with a painted gouache layer in rich and bright colours. I love how these started and I have no idea how theyβre going to end up.
Step one - gouache layer. No plan here. Not even this gorgeous colour palette. Just creating 3 at once and seeing how different each end up.
#abstractlandscapes #gouache #mixedmediaartist
Private art lesson in Fernie BC during girls trip at 901 Fernie with mixed media artist Brina Schenk
Mixed media watercolour, pencil, pastels art night lead by Brina Schenk of a forest of playful trees in Fernie, BC with a group of long time friends spending a few days in the Elk Valley
A forest of trees that were playful, layered in mixed media, yet still a little challenging for this private art lesson in Fernie, BC
Thank you for including me on your Fernie girls trip with a private mixed media art lesson at 901 Fernie.
A delightful private art night with a group of long time friends as they spent a few days in Fernie on a girls trip. I was honoured to be included in their vacation, for a few hours of mixed media painting and pushing through doubts. #privateartnight #mixedmediaartist #ferniebc
14.05.2025 15:37 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Self portrait today, done in less than 10 minutes, to keep practicing quick mixed media portraits for weddings coming up this summer. #weddingguestportraits #eventpainter #ferniebc
09.05.2025 21:31 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Sketchbook art practice of mixed media watercolour faces of mostly women by Brina Schenk in Fernie BC
A page of faces because Iβm a little obsessed. 35 faces, I believe, in watercolour and colour pencils.
04.05.2025 02:26 β π 9 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
New creative artist rebranding logo for Brina Schenk in Fernie, BC, Canada focusing on People, Nature, and Places
Working on rebranding my creative business with some representative illustrations. I also love the light cream colour on top of a muted photo or artwork look...it's so beautiful and clean looking. #rebranding #businessupdates #creativebusiness #logo
17.04.2025 19:44 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#weddingphotography #liveweddingpainter #canadianartist #ferniebc #mixedmediaartist
12.04.2025 14:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Wedding photography turned artwork by Brina Schenk in Fernie, BC using mixed media watercolour paint and pencils, wax pastels
Working on a large wedding day portrait 30βx22β based on McKenzie Jespersen Photography wedding photo at Island Lake Lodge in Fernie, BC - mixed media artwork in watercolour, pencils, and pastels.
12.04.2025 14:52 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
An example of a portrait painting that would be done at a wedding or event in mixed media - watercolour paint, pencils, and colour pencils by Brina Schenk #liveweddingpainter #guestportraits #mixedmediaartist #ferniebc
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A custom fabric hand painted whale family mobile with two big and two small whales hung together by two women in Fernie BC, annex suspended mobiles.
A custom fabric hand painted whale family mobile with two big and two small whales hung together by two women in Fernie BC, annex suspended mobiles.
A whale mobile created with my friend Michelle, for a family in LA. A lot of time and love and energy went into this handmade piece. #suspendedart #mobiles #whales
06.04.2025 18:44 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Daily landscape art inspiration in my sketchbook using mixed media using watercolour, pencils, and pastels. By Brina Schenk, Canadian artist and illustrator who loves to be inspired by the mountains, rivers, and lush life around her.
Sketchbook daily art practice is very important to me. I try to use all the materials and practice layering. #sketchbookartist #mixedmedia #landscapeart
02.04.2025 17:31 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A daily art practice working on colours, textures, layering in my sketchbook - Canadian artist and illustrator Brina Schenk in Fernie, BC
Every day I paint but not every day do I try and create art. Sometimes I work on specific things, like textures, layering, colours, or just quieting my mind. #dailyartpractice #sketchbookartist
25.03.2025 17:13 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Learning how to draw a grasshopper - Brina Schenk, artist in Fernie BC
Draw something 100 times. 90 more to go.
22.03.2025 18:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A mixed media close up of a snake plant, house plants are my favourite home decor, and good for the air too
My favourite artwork from today. A little moody. Layered. Monotone. #mixedmediaartist #canadianart
18.03.2025 02:55 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Botanical mixed media artwork by Brina Schenk Canadian artist living in Fernie BC
Mixed media still life of plant in striped pot by Canadian artist Brina Schenk of Fernie BC
Mixed media still life of plant in striped pot by Canadian artist Brina Schenk of Fernie BC
Mixed media still life of plant in striped pot by Canadian artist Brina Schenk of Fernie BC
A series of botanical mixed media artwork as I explore colour, layers, and functionality. #art #mixedmediaartist
17.03.2025 00:04 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Adult art class lesson on masking fluid and layers of watercolour to create depth by Brina Schenk, artist in Fernie BC Canada
In my adult art class last night we worked on a greenhouse in mixed media with the help of masking fluid. It was multiple layers of watercolour and then additional details with other tools on hand. A fun idea that had us excited about spring and summer. #ferniebc #mixedmediaart #maskingfluid
13.03.2025 14:29 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Arches watercolour paper - testing for the first time thanks to Michaelβs coupons.
Mixed media landscape of Matheson falls in Fernie BC, pencil and wax pastel layer
Watercolour layer on arches watercolour paper - rave reviews on high quality product
Trying out Arches Watercolour Paper for the first time. Itβs wonderful. It feels good, absorbs well, has a beautiful, creamy white colour to it. Thank goodness for 50% off Michaelβs coupons or this might not have happened.
10.03.2025 17:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
No waste mixed media collage paper cards of flowers and moths by Brina Schenk as a fundraiser for local, Fernie, causes and projects.
No waste mixed media collage paper cards of flowers and moths by Brina Schenk as a fundraiser for local, Fernie, causes and projects.
No waste mixed media collage paper cards of flowers and moths by Brina Schenk as a fundraiser for local, Fernie, causes and projects.
No waste mixed media collage paper cards of flowers and moths by Brina Schenk as a fundraiser for local, Fernie, causes and projects.
A way for me to cut back on waste in my art studio and do a little fundraising at the same timeβ¦collage greeting cards, and DIY collage card kits with enough pieces to create 3 beautiful cards of your own design.
09.03.2025 01:33 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Three mixed media messy home landscape painting series by Brina Schenk, artist living in Fernie, BC, Canada
Three mixed media messy home landscape painting series by Brina Schenk, artist living in Fernie, BC, Canada
Three mixed media messy home landscape painting series by Brina Schenk, artist living in Fernie, BC, Canada
Three mixed media messy home landscape painting series by Brina Schenk, artist living in Fernie, BC, Canada
A series of 3 small mixed media landscapes featuring a hidden home by Brina Schenk. Created using watercolour paint and pencils, gouache, polychromos colour pencils, and neocolor ii wax pastels.
06.03.2025 18:14 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Brina Schenk, mixed media artist living and working in Fernie, BC, Canada, with her family in the Rocky Mountains.
My favourite art supplies - watercolour, caran dβache neocolor ii wax pastels, polychromos by Faber-Castell, watercolour paint and pencils.
My current art sketchbooks of a variety of sizes and paper qualities.
My messy art studio space. Well used and well loved.
Itβs me. Brina Schenk. Sketchbook enthusiast, mixed media painter, daily art practice believer, and also a mother, wife, walker, and so many other things that make me me.
05.03.2025 19:02 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Four small mixed media landscapes in watercolour and more - no reference. Just play.
Four more small mixed media landscapes using similar colour palettes. Watercolour paint and pencils, caran dβache neocolor ii wax pastels. No references. Just playing around with colour and shapes.
04.03.2025 01:17 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Still life floral mixed media art by Brina Schenk
My sketchbook daily art practice can go anywhere and I love that about it.
03.03.2025 03:21 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A black and white ink drawing with a window by Brina Schenk
Made a drawing with a window to show my art class kids about storytelling art. Get curious. Play and explore ideas. Itβs all part of creativity.
02.03.2025 02:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A watercolour paint only downtown Fernie landscape to practice art every day using minimal colours and brush strokes. Always aiming to improve my art every day.
Photo of downtown Fernie BC from September 2024 of Urban Settler and 2nd ave framed by trees
A watercolour only painting of a small corner of #downtownfernie from my photos. Taken last September. Daily art practice going strong, aiming to always learn and understand the medium a little more each time. #canadianartist #watercolours
26.02.2025 16:49 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A painting based on a photo from our hike in Fernie, BC, Canada - watercolour painting by Brina Schenk
Fernie, BC, landscape off a popular trail
A watercolour Fernie BC landscape inspired by a stream we visited last October in Fernie Provincial Park
24.02.2025 19:42 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Painting process of flowers with a dark background by painting the negative space - mixed media artist Brina Schenk of Fernie, BC, Canada
Painting process of flowers with a dark background by painting the negative space - mixed media artist Brina Schenk of Fernie, BC, Canada
Painting process of flowers with a dark background by painting the negative space - mixed media artist Brina Schenk of Fernie, BC, Canada
Painting process of flowers with a dark background by painting the negative space - mixed media artist Brina Schenk of Fernie, BC, Canada
Flowers with a dark background by painting the negative space. #dailyartpractice #mixedmediaart #florals
23.02.2025 21:37 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A dark, minimal floral in mixed media - acrylics and watercolour by Brina Schenk
Today, I went smaller, darker, and minimal with my floral artwork. #dailyart #mixedmediaartist
23.02.2025 17:21 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A maximalist floral painting using acrylic inks, colour pencils, and wax pastels, and Iβm still working on it. Iβm trying to see how far I can go with this painting.
A maximalist floral painting that I canβt stop adding to. But that was the point of this one. To see how far I would go. 30.5βx22.5β of acrylic ink, colour pencils, and wax pastels. #maximalist #floralpainting #dailyartpractice #art
22.02.2025 16:25 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
