07/24/2026
This happening to our local artists- a reminder to support our talented artists now that the madman has slapped tariffs on ART(for god’s sake)
It's with a heavy heart that I write this. I always thought that original art was protected under the First Amendment in the Constitution of the United States under the Freedom of Expression Act. But the new 50% tariffs set to take affect August 19th on many Canadian goods this time around include art.
I've been creating and sharing my art with the world for 19 years. Through those years my business has taken many directions. I've met so many wonderful people and art collectors, some who've become friends. At this point in my career 90% of my sales are to American collectors. So I'll probably have to dust off my resume and find something else to do for a while to make ends meet.
To all my amazing collectors south of the border, if there's a painting you've had your eye on, please make your purchase before August 10th so I have time to prepare it for shipping before the tariffs come into effect on August 19th.
Thank you to everyone for following my journey. This is not good-bye, hopefully just a bump in the road. Wish me luck!
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Love and light, Suzanne