Author Archives: Douglas Witt

HAPPY NEW YEAR! and plans for 2025

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Douglas Witt

Best Wishes My Fellow Mask Makers and Art Adventurers! It’s been a hot minute since I last posted, but I’m back and raring to go. Last year taught me valuable lessons, mainly how dyslexia affects my ability to keep up … Continue reading →

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“There Are No Fakes,” a documentary exposing how greed corrupted the legacy of renowned Indigenous artist Copper Thunderbird, (Norval Morrisseau)

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Douglas Witt

I’m current writing a blog post on “Understanding Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation in Mask Making.” For two months now, this topic has occupied my mind, challenging me to capture its essence and honour its importance. Its a subject that has … Continue reading →

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Art Challenge: Theatre Connection Quest

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Douglas Witt

This week, I’ve decided to keep the post short and sweet. However, I want to give you a heads-up—this post is all about challenging yourself and stepping out of your comfort zone. Sometimes, we need a nudge to grow This … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Indigenous Resilience Day on July 1st

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Douglas Witt

As we gather on this day, known as “Canada Day” Lets pause to acknowledge and reflect upon the land on which we stand. We are on the unceded territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka (Mohawk) people, who have been stewards of these … Continue reading →

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How to Write an Artist Biography

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Douglas Witt

Why Your Artist Bio Matters as a Mask Maker When I first started out as a professional artist, presenting myself initially felt narcissistic. However, I’ve come to understand that advocating for myself is crucial for others to grasp my artistic … Continue reading →