{"title":"Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 61","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 61 is open online. My art will be on view from Friday July 15th to Sunday July 17th, 2022 in Booth A-24, Nathan Phillips Square outside Toronto City Hall for the in person portion of the fair. My “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMommy Mayhem\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e” paintings and limited edition prints and “\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotherhood Hit Me Like a Train\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e” artworks on paper are included in the art show. This is my first outdoor fair show in 3 years and my first time showing my paintings and artwork with the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"painting-motherhood-hit-me-like-a-train-cross-country-2","title":"Painting - Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train, Cross-Country #2","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMotherhood Hit Me Like a Train\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCross-Country #2\u003c\/em\u003e, 2021-22, Watercolour on Paper, 36\" x 36\" is the second large painting in this series. This abstract painting has been commissioned by RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) for a limited edition fine art print for its corporate collection of fine artwork. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that this original painted artwork on paper is framed. Delivery is free within the Greater Toronto area.  Other locations may incur additional shipping costs. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inspiration and Background Story of the Abstract Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolling a toy train across my artwork is a not so subtle metaphor for being a mother and artist. Motherhood hit me like a train. My art completely changed course when I became a mother. Toys have taken over my home and my artwork and they are always in mind and in my way. So for this artwork I tried to reverse the ubiquitous toy train and turn it into a paintbrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy children often join in on my painting and drawing, and other artwork. Usually I do not appreciate this overtaking or co-collaboration in my art. Over the years, I have tried to accept that children thrive on creative art projects, so I have started incorporating them into certain projects, both for family fun and for school (theirs and mine!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo express motherhood in body and gesture, I used a small toy train with six wheels to make fluid marks across a large 36” x 36” watercolour paper. I tested various brush strokes and differing marks with the toy train, including quick pushing of the train to letting it move on its own across the page. I decided on a sweeping arm motion as my one mark. I found the rolling motion to be a more satisfying way of using the train, as compared to dabbing it like a stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chosen rolling motion required loading up significant water and pigment for each mark run. In order for the paint colour to show up on the paper, I had to heavily press down on the toy train during the entire rolling mark movement. Though I heavily pressed into the train for the duration of the motion, I was usually unable to equally apply the paint throughout the same mark. I made the large arm movements both while standing over the paper and also while sitting or kneeling beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mark making proved to be unexpectedly tiring for my arm and back. Ironically, working in this way caused the same physical exhaustion, aches and pains as those I experienced after childbirth, as a mother to a newborn. I had to work in short bursts and take many breaks while creating this painting. Resting alone and respite from one’s own kids is also highly recommended when mothering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRead about my first \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMotherhood Hit Me Like a Train painting, which was sold to a New York art collector, in this Blog Post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRecently Sold \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" title=\"Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train painting sold to a New York art collector\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainting\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis abstract Motherhood \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHit Me Like a Train \u003c\/span\u003epainting was exhibited in:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Booth A-24, July 15th to 17th, 2022 in Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42342912688366,"sku":"","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/products\/MotherhoodHitMeLIkeaTrain_Cross-Country_2_January72022.jpg?v=1642497556"},{"product_id":"painting-motherhood-hit-me-like-a-train-grey-line-4","title":"Painting - Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train, Grey Line #4","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotherhood Hit Me Like a Train, Grey Line #4, 2021, Ink on Paper, 14\" x 11.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGrey Line\u003c\/em\u003e abstract painting series is part of my\u003cem\u003e Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train\u003c\/em\u003e Series. This original artwork is painted with black ink on heavy weight watercolor paper. Instead of paint brushes, I use toy trains to make grey marks on the white page. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that this artwork on paper is sold matted and shipped unframed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more about the Inspiration and Background Story of the Abstract Painting \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein this Blog Post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRecently Sold \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" title=\"Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train painting sold to a New York art collector\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainting\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42344201519342,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/products\/MotherhoodHitMeLIkeaTrain_GreyLine4_14x11_january172022.jpg?v=1642448251"},{"product_id":"painting-motherhood-hit-me-like-a-train-grey-line-1","title":"Painting - Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train, Grey Line #1","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotherhood Hit Me Like a Train, Grey Line #1, 2021, Ink on Paper, 14\" x 11.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGrey Line\u003c\/em\u003e abstract painting series is part of my\u003cem\u003e Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train\u003c\/em\u003e Series. This original artwork is painted with black ink on heavy weight watercolor paper. Instead of paint brushes, I use toy trains to make grey marks on the white page. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that this artwork on paper is sold matted and shipped unframed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more about the Inspiration and Background Story of the Abstract Painting \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein this Blog Post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRecently Sold \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train painting sold to a New York art collector\" href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainting\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42344215150830,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/products\/MotherhoodHitMeLIkeaTrain_GreyLine1_14x11_december262021.jpg?v=1642447933"},{"product_id":"painting-motherhood-hit-me-like-a-train-route-3","title":"Painting - Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train, Route #3","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotherhood Hit Me Like a Train, Route #3, 2021, Watercolor on Paper, 11\" x 14.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe colourful abstract painting is part of my\u003cem\u003e Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train\u003c\/em\u003e Series. This original artwork is painted with watercolor heavyweight watercolor paper. Instead of paint brushes, I use toy trains to create \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ecolourful marks and lines on the white surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor Route #3 has red, green, yellow, purple and multicolors on a white background. The colourful painted lines are layered and create structure and depth on the surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that this original painted artwork on paper is framed. Delivery is free within the Greater Toronto area.  Other locations may incur additional shipping costs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more about the Inspiration and Background Story of the Abstract Painting \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein this Blog Post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRecently Sold \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train painting sold to a New York art collector\" href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainting\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42347965317358,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/products\/MotherhoodHitMeLIkeaTrain_Route_3_11x14_december262021.jpg?v=1642583920"},{"product_id":"art-print-65-layers-of-toys-and-drawings-5","title":"Art Print - 65 Layers of Toy Drawings #5","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMommy Mayhem: \u003c\/span\u003e65 Layers of Toy Drawings #5, 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber 5 in the digital collage Mommy Mayhem Series features 65 layers of my original drawings in pencil on paper photographed then merged together in Photoshop to create a fine art print. 100 prints of this collage on highest quality luxury art paper are available in this limited edition series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inspiration Behind This Collage Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMy art is driven by an obsessive-compulsive need to document my children and their perpetually changing debris (meaning toys, books, clothing, and messes). 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Red, pink, purple, green, yellow, blue, and multicolours are featured in this artwork. Drawings in pencil of my child's favourite stuffed animals, including a teddy bear, can be seen through the colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inspiration Behind this Collage Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMy art is driven by an obsessive-compulsive need to document my children and their perpetually changing debris (meaning toys, books, clothing, and messes). Daily household and art routines, rituals, and schedules reflect my attempt to reign in the chaos of pandemic parenting. Numbers, habits, and repetition are crucial to my sanity and survival. For 52 weekends in each year, my children's school, daycare, or summer camp are closed for 65 hours in a row. 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Thickly built up paint in red, yellow, purple, green, black, white, and blue multicolors completely covers the canvas. The surface texture is so thick that it has a sculptural quality. My abstracted bunny paintings are based on loose, gestural sketches of the same stuffed toy rabbits in different positions. I have painted and sketched these particular stuffed animals from life on many occasions so am familiar with their shapes and forms. I initially paint the forms of the toy bunny rabbits, then push the image further into abstraction. In the painting process, I work to alter the forms, light, colour saturation, and depth of space in the paintings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe fast-drying acrylic paint allowed me to build up thin layers and texture, then I adjust luminous oil paint on top to bring out certain colours. Over multiple painting sessions I worked to create variety in the shapes, lines, planes and spatial depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe bright and fun colours come from the overwhelming children’s toys that fill my home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painting is signed on the back and was painted from 2019 to 2022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"paragraph\"\u003eThis original painting ships directly from my art studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbstract Mommy Mayhem Bunny Painting was exhibited in:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eToronto Outdoor Art Fair, Booth A-24, July 15th to 17th, 2022 in Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradEx 107, May 11 to 15, 2022, OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1W1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch a Quick Video of Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #7\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/in4UgzMiE5M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42947530064110,"sku":"","price":936.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/products\/AbstractToyBunnyTexturedPaintingbyTorontoArtistRachaelGradforGradEx.jpg?v=1652260728"},{"product_id":"painting-bunny-landscape-2-diptych","title":"Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #2 (Diptych)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #1 (Diptych), 2021, Acrylic and Oil on Two Cradled Gessobord Panels, 24\" x 36\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThis abstract painting of toy bunny rabbits in a landscape has multicolours including red, yellow, purple, green, black, white, and blue. My abstracted bunny paintings are based on loose, gestural sketches of the same stuffed toy rabbits in different positions. I have painted and sketched these particular stuffed animals from life on many occasions so am familiar with their shapes and forms. I initially paint the forms of the toy bunny rabbits, then push the image further into abstraction. In the painting process,I work to alter the forms, light, colour saturation, and depth of space in the paintings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe fast-drying acrylic paint allowed me to build up thin layers and texture, and make adjustments more quickly than I would be able to with oils. Over multiple painting sessions I worked to create variety in the shapes, lines, planes and spatial depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003eThe bright and fun colours come from the overwhelming children’s toys that fill my home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painting is signed on the back and was painted in 2021. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"normaltextrun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the RachaelGrad.com writing is for web purposes only and is not on the actual painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis original painting ships directly from my art studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42951804813550,"sku":"","price":836.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/products\/bunnylandscapes2diptychbyrachaelgradforgradex.jpg?v=1652260733"},{"product_id":"art-print-65-layers-of-toy-drawings-and-paintings-46","title":"Art Print - 65 Layers of Toy Drawings and Paintings #46","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMommy Mayhem: \u003c\/span\u003e65 Layers of Toy Drawings and Paintings #46, 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber 46 in the digital collage Mommy Mayhem Series features 65 layers of my original drawings in pencil on paper photographed then merged together in Photoshop to create a fine art print. 100 prints of this collage on highest quality luxury art paper are available in this limited edition series. 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The 52 digital collages each have 65 layers.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eThe digital collage is available as a \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elimited edition \u003c\/span\u003efine art print in 11\" x 8.5\" (27.94 cm x 21.59 cm) and ships from my studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43223554982126,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/files\/Rachael_Grad_65_layers_of_toy_drawings_and_paintings_50_for_website_2026.jpg?v=1767738264"},{"product_id":"art-print-65-layers-of-drawings-and-paintings-51","title":"Art Print - 65 Layers of Drawings and Paintings #51","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMommy Mayhem: \u003c\/span\u003e65 Layers of Toy Drawings and Paintings #51, 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber 51 in the digital collage Mommy Mayhem Series features 65 layers of my original drawings in pencil on paper and paintings in acrylic and oil photographed then merged together in Photoshop to create a fine art print. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShades of blue, red, white, purple, and green colours dominate this multicoloured artwork. \u003c\/span\u003e100 prints of this collage on highest quality luxury art paper are available in this limited edition series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inspiration Behind This Collage Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMy art is driven by an obsessive-compulsive need to document my children and their perpetually changing debris (meaning toys, books, clothing, and messes). 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The 52 digital collages each have 65 layers.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eThe digital collage is available as a \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elimited edition \u003c\/span\u003efine art print in 11\" x 8.5\" (27.94 cm x 21.59 cm) and ships from my studio in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43223629529326,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/files\/Rachael_Grad_65_layers_of_toy_drawings_and_paintings_51_for_website.jpg?v=1767738495"},{"product_id":"fine-art-print-motherhood-hit-me-like-a-train-cross-country-2","title":"Fine Art Print - Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train, Cross-Country #2","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMotherhood Hit Me Like a Train\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCross-Country #2\u003c\/em\u003e, 2021-22, a limited edition fine art print of a Watercolour on Paper, 36\" x 36\" large abstract painting. The abstract painting was commissioned by RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) for a limited edition fine art print for its corporate collection of fine artwork. Two fine art prints are in the prestigious RBC art collection. One Artist Proof of this series is available for purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that this artwork on paper is not framed. Framing is available for an additional fee. Delivery is free within the Greater Toronto area.  Other locations may incur additional shipping costs. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inspiration and Background Story of the Abstract Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolling a toy train across my artwork is a not so subtle metaphor for being a mother and artist. Motherhood hit me like a train. My art completely changed course when I became a mother. Toys have taken over my home and my artwork and they are always in mind and in my way. So for this artwork I tried to reverse the ubiquitous toy train and turn it into a paintbrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy children often join in on my painting and drawing, and other artwork. Usually I do not appreciate this overtaking or co-collaboration in my art. Over the years, I have tried to accept that children thrive on creative art projects, so I have started incorporating them into certain projects, both for family fun and for school (theirs and mine!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo express motherhood in body and gesture, I used a small toy train with six wheels to make fluid marks across a large 36” x 36” watercolour paper. I tested various brush strokes and differing marks with the toy train, including quick pushing of the train to letting it move on its own across the page. I decided on a sweeping arm motion as my one mark. I found the rolling motion to be a more satisfying way of using the train, as compared to dabbing it like a stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chosen rolling motion required loading up significant water and pigment for each mark run. In order for the paint colour to show up on the paper, I had to heavily press down on the toy train during the entire rolling mark movement. Though I heavily pressed into the train for the duration of the motion, I was usually unable to equally apply the paint throughout the same mark. I made the large arm movements both while standing over the paper and also while sitting or kneeling beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mark making proved to be unexpectedly tiring for my arm and back. Ironically, working in this way caused the same physical exhaustion, aches and pains as those I experienced after childbirth, as a mother to a newborn. I had to work in short bursts and take many breaks while creating this painting. Resting alone and respite from one’s own kids is also highly recommended when mothering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRead about my first \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotherhood Hit Me Like a Train painting, which was sold to a New York art collector, in this Blog Post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRecently Sold \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.com\/blogs\/art-blog\/recently-sold-artwork\" title=\"Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train painting sold to a New York art collector\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainting\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis abstract toy elephant painting was exhibited in:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, Booth A-24, July 15th to 17th, 2022 in Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44239351906542,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/files\/RachaelGrad_MotherhoodHitMeLikeaTrain_Cross-Country_2_2021_36_X36_WatercolouronPaper.jpg?v=1716390416"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/collections\/TOAF_banner_by_Artist_Rachael_Grad_1920_x_600_px_-3_27bfaa1b-53d2-4341-9bec-adaea3ec1330.jpg?v=1657704995","url":"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.myshopify.com\/en-ca\/collections\/toronto-outdoor-art-fair-61.oembed","provider":"Rachael Grad - Contemporary Artist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}