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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Oh I’m excited to share this piece. It definitely took more time than my average work. Worth every minute. Nothing is more simple and fun as a bouncy ball. #Bouncyball #yegartsist #abarts #newartwork #canadianartist

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I missed my post yesterday. Oops! I’m down at the Strathearn Artwalk today until 6pm. Come for the music, sun, food & art. See you there. #yegartist #canadianart #abarts #vintagetoys #artshow

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The countdown is on for #Strathearnartwalk. Mark your calendars. September 11th-13th. Art, Music & Food, aka a great time. #yegart #canadianart #artshow #albertaart

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I am very excited to share my latest book cover design, coming out fall 2026. What an absolute pleasure to work on Darrin Hagen’s, Crown Collection. Available for preorder from NeWest Press today. #bookdesign #yegarts #abarts #canadianbooks #newbookdesign

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Day 3 of Artwalk is on. We’ve had rain, we’ve had wind, we’ve had hail and we’re still here! Come down today 10am-5pm.

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Artwalk day 1 is on. Come down Friday- Sunday 10am to 5pm daily. Music, art and community. You can find me In front of the gazebo stage at MacIntyre Park.

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

1 week until #yegartwalk. July 10 – 12, 2026 10 am – 5 pm daily. Find me across from the McIntyre Park Gazebo. Yahoo! #artshow #yegarts #yegartist #canadianart. See you there.

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This Friday I will be selling at 124 Grand Grand Night Markets at Frank's Community Pub (8815 99 St NW) from 5pm-10pm. Cork join us for a mix of local flavour and goods. #yegartist #outdoormarket #artshow #canadianartshow #localmarket

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

No childhood is complete without a bit of #jimhenson. Here we have the #muppetbabies toys from the 80s McDonald’s kids meals. So many layered memories. These #drawings are done in #alcoholmarkers. #yegartist #canadianart #vintagetoys #art #fineart #inkdrawing

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Much to my delight, the block prints have continued. I made 2 more styles before Calgary but haven’t had the chance to post them yet. I love the process of the printing. #blockprint #newart #onmyeasle #80sglasses #converse

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

After an amazing time at #calgaryexpo I am home happily tired and inspired. It’s been a long time coming, our friendly neighborhood #spiderman watch my website for details on this piece #drawing #artwork #vintagetoys #yegarts #yegartist #canadianart #canadianartist #onmyeasle #80stoys

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

It’s the final countdown to #calgaryexpo. See you next week I am in artist alley booth A245 APRIL 23 - 26, 2026. STAMPEDE PARK Calgary, AB #yegartist #canadianartist #canadianart #artshow

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

New product drop! Building on the mini letter painting I do with scrabble tiles I have expanded into #AlphabetMagnet mini paintings as well. These are 3x3 in acrylic and marker on board ready to hang. I can’t imagine my childhood fridge without them. #calgaryexpo2026 #abarts #yegartist #canadianart

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The third and definitely not last paying from last week is this ode to 80s hair. Get ready with me in 1983. All the hair staples any 80s girl had. This piece is 12x12 in acrylic detail on my website #goodyhair #80s #calgaryexpo2026 #yegartist #canadianart

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The second painting from my productive week is another staple from the toy box. #mylittlepony, Cotton Candy to be precise. I love painting the ponies, they encapsulate freedom. This adorable painting is 12x12 in acrylic and details are on my website #calgaryexpo2026 #abarts #yegartist #canadianart

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This week’s l completed 3 paintings and some brand new smalls. All to be revealed this week. To start off we have #Skeletor aka #keldor classic bad guy staple from the toy box. This piece is 12x12 in acrylic detail on my website #calgaryexpo2026 #abarts #yegartist #canadianart

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The countdown to #calgaryexpo2026 is in full swing. The studio is a flutter with displays, new merch and new artwork. 3 weeks to go. Mark your calendars and see your there #artshow #canadianart #albertaarts #abarts

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I’m my life outside of art I work in publishing. My other love being books. I am so pleased to say that my worlds have collided and I am now designing books. I had the absolute honour to design Mind the Gap by Alice Zorn coming out this month. More books to come #bookdeisgn #abarts #yegartist #arts

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

The countdown begins the Calgary Expo 2026. Mark your calendar and see you there. #artshow #canadianart #yegarts #calgaryexpo #artistalley

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Yesterday I spent the day in the studio and finished the Snoopy Snoopy Snowcone machine. It’s been on my list for awhile and I’m really happy with how it turned out. It’s acrylic on board 11x17. Oh the grinding ice, so satisfying #snoopysnowcone #yegarts #canadianarts #abarts #newpainting

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Mark your calendars! My 2026 show plan is coming together. Watch my socials and website for details as they come. #yegartshow #albertaartshow #canadianartshow #artfair #artmarket

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Fabulous day creating in the studio yesterday. Printmaking and alcohol markets took over the drafting table. Loving these cassette tapes and super excited to explore more. Mmmm now how to mount or frame these. Soo many ideas. #drawing #printmaking #abarts #yegart #canadianart

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Had a great weekend with some studio time with my son at my side. It was super productive and I completed a piece that’s been on my list for awhile. A truly classic item, #gameboy #yegarts #abarts #canadianart #onmyeasle #yegartist #albertaarts #canadianartist #nintendo #acrylic #realism #yegartist

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

New year, new art!!! Starting 2026 off with a bang and a new piece. I had a restful holiday with some much needed studio time. Had fun with this one, the classic #bananaboard. 20”x20” in Acrylic. Watch my website for prints. #yegartist #canadianart #canadianartist #abartslife.

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The YEG Under100 Artshow is days away. I have 2 tickets for the event and am giving them away. ‘Share this post to win’. It’s that simple. Take a moment to share this post before Wednesday midnight and you are entered. #under100 #artshow #yegart #yegartist #abarts #canadianart #fineartist #onmyeasle

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The studio is a flutter. Prep has started for the #under100show Edmonton this Nov 6-9. This is a new event for me. Watch for my post next week I will be giving away 2 tickets for the show . #yegart #yegartist #abarts #abartist #cabadianart #canadianartist #artshow #localart #artstudio #artist

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

New Print drop. I’m a Schoolastic Kid is now available in print form. These prints are 8”x10” matted ready to frame and available on my website shop. #yegart #yegartist #abarts #albertaartist #newartprint #canadianart #canadianartist #artprint #newproductdrop #books #classickidsbooks #bookshelf

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Strathearn Artwalk is on! Pop down today 11-7 and check out the Art, Music, Food & Beer. As promised here is my new piece. I love Books! Thus I titled this work I’m a Schoolastic Kid. #artwalk #yegarts #yegartist #abarts #albertaart #albertaartist #canadianart #canadianartists #vintagetoys #realism

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

2 days until the #strathearnartwalk. I am busy in the studio finishing up a new piece to bring with me. Very excited to showcase this one. Stay tuned for the reveal #artwalk #yegarts #yegartist #albertaarts #albertaartist #artist #canadianart #canadianartist #artshow #onmyeasle #realism #vintagetoys

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Day 2 at Artwalk Yeg has begun. The music is great, the free pancake breakfast provided by the Alberta NDP is tasty and the Art is amazing and beautiful. #artwalk #artwalkyeg #yegartist #canadianart #canadianartist #abarts #yegart #artshow #vintagetoys #fineart

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

#yegartwalk has begun. Come done this weekend and help celebrate 30 years of local art. You can fine me On the corner of Calgary Trail & MacIntyre Park. See you there. #yegartist #canadianart #canadianartist #abarts #yegart #artshow #vintagetoys #yegarts #artist #fineart #realism #drawing

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

3 more sleeps to #yegartwalk. July 11 to 13, 9am to 5pm Daily. This year is the 30th Anniversary. You can find me in directly in front of the stage on Calgary Trail next to MacIntyre Park. Pictured below. See you there #yegart #yegartist #artshow #canadianart #abarts #art #fineart #vintagetoys

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

YEG ArtWalk 2025 July 11-13 10am-5pm Daily. This year marks the 30th anniversary. I can proudly say I have been vending since year 3! Save the date. #yegartwalk #artshow #abarts #canadianart #artist #fineart #artwalk #paintings #drawings #localart #canadianartist #yegartist #yegarts #vintagetoys

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Rainbow Brite has landed. Super pleased with this piece. It’s 16”x 16” in Acrylic on a gallery wrapped canvas. She will be with me at Artwalk this coming July 11-13th. #yegarts #yegartist #abarts #abartist #canadianart #canadianartist #rainbowbrite #vintagetoys #realism #acrylicpainting #artist

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Day 3 at the #CalgaryExpo is about to begin, let’s do this! Come down and check it out. You can find me between the big Artist Alley signs, Booth A474. Today 10-7. #albertaarts #canadianart #canadainartist #vintagetoys #realism #collectables #artshow #painting #drawing #80stoys #artist #art

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Day 2 at #calgaryexpo I’d about to start. My booth it located on Artists alley between the 2 giant signs! (See pic below). The fans are here and vendors are pumped. We are here 12-8pm today #art #artist #vintagetoys #realism #drawing #painting #artshow #collectables #candainart #albertaarts #artist

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

And I’m here, yah! Set up at the #CalgaryExpo for the next 4 days. So many fantastic guests, merch and art. Come down and check it out. You can find me in BMO Centre Hall A, Artists Alley, Booth A474. Today 4-9 #albertaarts #canadianart #vintagetoys #collectables #artshow #painting #drawing #artist

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I was able to get in the studio one last time before the #Calgaryexpo. A selection of true classic toys for any #StarWars fan. I had way too much funny painting these 4. They are 9.5x9.5 inches and in acrylic on board ready to hang. #yegart #yegartist #albertaart #candianart #realism #vintagetoys

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I often find myself outside a dance studio for extended periods. My son is a dedicated dancer. I often like to use this time to draw. That’s where this little drawing was done. Sweet Secrets, a gem and a friend all in one. #canadianart #canadianartist #localart #vintagetoys #drawing #stilllife #art

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The countdown to #calgaryexpo is on. I have a booth location and a map! A474 in Bmo Center Hall A-1 April 24-27 Calgary Alberta. Mark your calendar! #yegartist #canadianart #canadianartist #abarts #yegart #fineart #artshow #albertaartist #vintagetoys #artshow #toycollection #stillife #artistalley

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

I am so excited to announce I will be in ARTISTS ALLEY at the CALGARY EXPO 2025, April 24-27 at Stampeed Park. Yah! Booth number TBA. Super happy to be attending this amazing event. #calgaryexpo #vintagetoys #stilllifepainting #albertaarts #canadianart #painting #drawing #realism #fineart

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

NEW SWAG DROP. It’s always a good day when new fun stickers and prints arrive and are ready to go. Check out the 4 new Stickers and 4 new Prints now up on my website for sale. #fineartprints #vintagetoyart #yegart #albertaarts #canadianart #arts #localart #vintagetoys #tmnt #mylittlepony #heman

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Christine Hassay Artist @christinehassay.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Dark Star Comic & Toy show has begun. Pop down today 10-4 to check out some cool stuff and art!! #artshow #collectables #toys #comicshow #yegart #fineart #artist #artsale #drawing #painting #canadianart

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