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Branka Marinkovic

@bmfineart

I'm a visual artist in Montreal. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ I teach studio arts and I run a small boutique for art materials. PhD in Art Education. Creative work: https://www.bmfineart.com Boutique: https://www.avenuedesarts.ca/

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A landscape painting depicting a misty sunset. 8 x 10 inches,  gouache on cotton paper Also, this is a demo of analogous colours for my gouache class.

A landscape painting depicting a misty sunset. 8 x 10 inches, gouache on cotton paper Also, this is a demo of analogous colours for my gouache class.

Because we all want to live in peace, here is a calm sunset to finish a turbulent weekend.

#Stunday #OrangeSun #TraditionalArt #painting #gouache
#EastCoastKin #artbsky #smArtist

01.03.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Stunning. The wave patterns are mesmerizing.

24.02.2026 03:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Perfect. And very cathartic to watch. Thanks.πŸ˜„

21.02.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A little gouache painting of a perfect beach scene. 4 x 6 inches on cotton paper.

A little gouache painting of a perfect beach scene. 4 x 6 inches on cotton paper.

What I wouldn't give to have just #two days with my feet in a warm sandy beach, feeling the gentle tide of ocean water lapping around my ankles. Greetings to you all from the long cold winter in Quebec.

#BlueSkyArtShow #traditionalart #painting #gouache
#EastCoastKin #artbsky #smArtist

21.02.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow. If they can't find a way to keep their 'family' together, how can Canadians trust what they would do for the country? 😳

21.02.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Minimalist California Poppy. Gouache on cotton paper, 8 x 8 inches.

Minimalist California Poppy. Gouache on cotton paper, 8 x 8 inches.

A deliberate act of stillness.
Choosing quiet shapes and warmth instead of the noise.

Have a good evening Blue Sky.

#MinimalMonday #flower #poppy
#MacroMonday
#traditionalart #painting #gouache
#EastCoastKin #artbsky #smArtist

16.02.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning Romstom. Definitely a two cup morning, Thank you for your warmth and kindness on such a cold winter day. Bonne journée 😊.

26.01.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Bethany. 😊

26.01.2026 00:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Gouache painting capturing the frigid feeling of January in Canada.

Gouache painting capturing the frigid feeling of January in Canada.

Tis the #season to hibernate, especially when it's -24.
Wishing you all a safe and warm Sunday night.

7x10 gouache on cotton.

#JanuArty2026 #Stunday #traditionalart #painting #gouache #ArtYear #SmArtist
#EastCoastKin #artbsky
#Canada #Winter

25.01.2026 23:37 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
When the ICE agent is Canadian… | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
When the ICE agent is Canadian… | This Hour Has 22 Minutes YouTube video by 22 Minutes

Curbing my temptation to pontificate as I witness the unfolding tragedies south of the border. Instead, offering this, with love from Canada.

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25.01.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I guess we have to also torch the white house again, including the new ball room.

21.01.2026 06:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Thanks for saying what we were all thinking while listening to the PM'speech.

21.01.2026 02:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So beautiful. Those colours never get old.

09.01.2026 02:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There is no excuse or defense for such a senseless crime enacted by the government. It is a heartbreaking loss for her children and family.

08.01.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'll follow you Yuki. (-:

I hope you do well on Instagram. I personally prefer Bluesky. It is more friendly. The Insta algorithm is not easy to work with.

06.01.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And why aren't we hearing more from Canadian media about what our Government is doing to support Judge Kimberly Prost?

06.01.2026 02:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Lee.

05.01.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Winter, Gouache, 9 x 12, cotton paper
A tranquil scene with tall trees in a winter landscape at sundown.

Winter, Gouache, 9 x 12, cotton paper A tranquil scene with tall trees in a winter landscape at sundown.

Sharing my escape from the troubles of the day with a winter colour study.
May your Sunday sun #down be tranquil.

#Stunday #Januarty
#traditionalart #painting #gouache
#EastCoastKin #artbsky

05.01.2026 00:22 πŸ‘ 100 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi John, I only noticed your message today. I am intrigued by your offer. If it still stands, please let me know.

22.12.2025 13:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, that's how I feel as well.

22.12.2025 00:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. 😊

21.12.2025 06:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you.😊

21.12.2025 06:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The painting is reminiscent of  traditional icon paintings, except it pays hommage to the fragility of nature rather than man.  It is an oil painting of a cerulean warbler sitting on a leafy branch with a gold leaf background. Painted on a round wood panel.

The painting is reminiscent of traditional icon paintings, except it pays hommage to the fragility of nature rather than man. It is an oil painting of a cerulean warbler sitting on a leafy branch with a gold leaf background. Painted on a round wood panel.

Will you forget me when I'm gone?

An icon in hommage to the cerulean warbler, a gentle little songbird whose place among us is threatened.

16 inches, wood panel & 24k gold leaf

#birds #Wildlife #BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #TraditionalArt #OilPainting #EastCoastKin #ArtAdventCalendar #smArtist

20.12.2025 23:04 πŸ‘ 164 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

That is beautiful.

15.12.2025 15:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The justifications should be baked into the thesis, starting with the lit review. The novelty of the work should be argued by the time you get to the methods. Treat the conclusions as a brief wrap up with directions for future work. I really get the exhaustion. I felt the same way.

15.12.2025 15:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I hear you! Mine was about 2 pages. However, my last chapter was a summary of outcomes with applications.

15.12.2025 13:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Mesmorising and so lyrical. It hard to believe it's a photo. Thank you for sharing this. It deserves many accolades.

14.12.2025 17:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Marc-Antoine was a fiercely loyal ginger tabby who loved everybody. He was a rescue whose favorite companion was Caesar, a beautiful gentle Bernese Mountain dog.  As you can imagine, Antoine was the alpha of this duo. I think about him and see him every day with this digital drawing that graces my phone screen.

Marc-Antoine was a fiercely loyal ginger tabby who loved everybody. He was a rescue whose favorite companion was Caesar, a beautiful gentle Bernese Mountain dog. As you can imagine, Antoine was the alpha of this duo. I think about him and see him every day with this digital drawing that graces my phone screen.

Memoria aeterna, my drawing of Antoine is one of my #FavoriteThings. He is always with me.

#BlueskyArtShow #Caturday #cats #CatsOfBluesky #Minou #EastCoastKin #DigitalPainting #Procreate #art

More on my alt description.

13.12.2025 15:25 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Still life with a view of Montreal.

This Morandi style still life was a fun challenge. I wanted to create a realistic composition using imagined objects and simulate a charcoal process in a digital drawing.

#BWFri #ColorADay #Scape #ArtAdventCalendar #blueskyart
#DigitalPainting #Procreate

12.12.2025 14:27 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful! Makes me nostalgic for Paris. Thanks!πŸ˜„

12.12.2025 02:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0