New Show!!

Be sure to check out this new show and do try to drop in on Feb 27th, 3-5pm for a viewing and for refreshments.

New Venue

You've seen "The Horse" before on my blog but now you can see it in "real life" at a gallery called Unique on Central Ave. just west of Richmond. This is a great new gallery carrying original art, jewelry, and art designed clothing. Also on view are 4 other works of mine including the piece I identified in my last post as "Push me Pull you" but is actually titled "Seeing Double".

Ooops! Do try to visit, its a great new spot, with a Starbucks close by if you require a hot chocolate on these cold January days.

Push Me, Pull You

Here is an image of a recent work that was in my show at the Arts Project in September. I call it the "Push Me, Pull You" after the Dr. Doolittle story about the animal with a head at either end that can't decide which way to go---hmmmm sounds kind of like how sometimes life can be! I have a couple of new collages on view at the Christmas Show at the Art Exchange on Wortly Road, on view until Dec 24. Also the Arts Project is now taking registrations for the Winter classes---I am concentrating on Collage this session and have many great new ideas. Visit the Arts Project or check their web site for information.

Summer!

Try to keep days like this in mind as we head into the midst of winter.

The Confrontation

As promised here is a photo of the painting I had entered into the Gallery Painting Group Show--this won a ribbon!! "This is an evocative and atmospheric image, with a unique composition that includes both intruding and partly obscured industrial shapes" (Charles Vincent, juror)

Interlude 1

This is one of my new Interlude Series. It can be viewed, purchased or rented at Museum London Art Rental in London, Ontario. The Gallery Painting Show was a successful weekend and I received a ribbon from juror Charles Vincent for my piece titled "Confrontation". I will try to take a photo soon and put it on the blog. Upcoming are classes at the Arts Project for Collage starting in Jan. 2011 and running for 8 weeks. Please check the Arts Project web site for more information.

Gallery Painting Group Show

The Gallery Painting Group Show opened this evening--looks great and there is lots of art to view. Hope everyone gets a chance to attend. One of my pieces was juried "out' but another won a Juror's Choice ribbon. Juror Charles Vincent did a great job and topped it off with interesting comments about the show and the artists.

Erin and Kyle are Engaged!!

The Show

Here is a shot of visitors to my show at the Arts Project. We have been away the last ten days, enjoying the art museums in New York and Washington and also a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water as well as the Pitsburgh Penguins opening night.

Show's over--what's next?

My show came down at the Arts Project on Monday. One piece was sold and there seems to have been a number of visitors and good comments so I think it was a success. Next week on Friday Sept. 24 I will have the work titled "Tree House of Dreams" on view at the Reforest London Celebration at Museum London from 4-6pm. This is a silent auction so if something from the Amazing Tree Quest caught your eye, this is your opportunity to purchase ! There will also be hors d'oeuvres and an awards presentation. Go to http://www.reforestlondon.ca/celebrate-trees for more information

Prairie Storm

Here is a sample of what I am showing in my exhibit at the Arts Project on Dundas Street in London. The show continues until 5pm on Sat. Sept 11 so you have a few more days to get down town to see 25 exciting works of art. Hope you can come and that you will enjoy what you see.

Opening Night!!

Well tomorrow is opening night for my exhibit at the Arts Project. We hung the show today and it looks great. Hope everyone can come to see it. Many thanks to Bruce, Sandra and Vanessa at the Arts Project for all their help today and to Caitlin, my daughter, for carrying stuff and climbing ladders, etc. Also thanks to Patrick, my Mother and the rest of the family for all the support over the last year--couldn't have done it without them.

motherof3alsopaints, part 2

This is the image I am using on invites to my upcoming show opening August 31, 7-9pm at the Arts Project on Dundas Street in London, Ontario. This will be a solo show with about 25 works of art, all but 6 will be new and on view for the first time. All are welcome-Hope you can come down for the opening or visit later--they are open Tues to Sat from noon to 5pm. The show closes on Sept11, 2010.

If you are in Montreal in the next few weeks try to visit Gallery Gora--I have 2 works on exhibit there until August 14 as part of a group show.

Tree House of Dreams

This painting titled Tree House of Dreams has been submitted to the Reforest London project called London's Amazing Tree Quest. If you like the painting, you can google the site and vote for me --and with enough votes my picture will be selected as the top tree painting in London!

Turbulence

This is one of the works that will be at Gallery Gora in Montreal from July 27 to August14. The opening is on July 28 in the evening so if you are in Montreal perhaps you can come. Gallery Gora is located at 279 Sherbrooke Ouest, espace 205. I have been recieving comments on this blog from many places and my only regret is that I am unable to speak the languages and understand the comments.

Collage Classes

The lower picture is one of my collages. I will be teaching collage classes at the Arts Project on August 7 and 14 this summer. please go to artsproject.ca for more information

Here is another example of one of my new style collages. Hope you enjoy looking at this and thinking of summer by the lake.

Lambeth Art Show and Sale

The 38th Annual Lambeth Art Show and Sale finished late yesterday afternoon. At first glance I think it was a successful event, although that will be confirmed when the final facts and figures are in. Many thanks to all who helped, I had the best of convenors, reliable and hard working--that is what makes for a great show. Everything ran smoothly and hopefully stress free for all. Many visitors commented on what a great show it was and how much they enjoyed viewing the art. See you all at the dinner in May.

New Collage

Something new in Collage that I am trying out. Any comments?

Car Free Sunday on Dundas Street in London, Ontario

Today was the first car free sunday in London and it was a tremendous success. Crowds of people out walking with kids and dogs, music, information and food. Also perfect sunny day, cool in the shade, lovely in the sun. My fellow instructors and I were out in front of the Arts Project talking about and demonstrating what we teach at the Arts Project. Met many new people --hope they are interested in learning more about making art.

Tip from my computer tutor

I have just heard from my computor tutor that if you click on the posting I put up a day ago about the classes at Museum London--it will then become large enough to read--hope this helps and many thanks to the computor tutor.

One of those Bog pictures again

I may have posted this picture before but wanted to do it again because it reminds me so much of this time of year--its still cold, perhaps a little snow but the sun is beginning to glow more and the land is just starting to warm up. I have been thinking a lot these days about the way we experience joy as children. You know how you wake up and the day is perfect and your heart sings and the whole world glows. There may be nothing especially new or good happening but you are joyful, bubbling over with good will. And then we get a little older with things we have to do or take care of and that unexplainable joy gets shoved aside and ignored as too silly or unimportant. It must be possible to return to that way of being.

Upcoming Classes

I don't know how easy this is to read, but it refers to my next series of classes at Museum London. The class starts on Mon April12 from 1-3pm. It will focus on using acrylics with lots of texture added and sculpting into the texture. Check with Museum London for more information.

The Goose at Museum London

This goose has been hanging around Museum London for the last couple of weeks. He paces up and down in front of the gift shop window for hours. Is he window shopping, admiring himself (or herself), or has he/she fallen in love? I guess I will never know for sure. Upon arriving this morning I discovered the goose is gone and has been for several days. Did he/she find another more interesting friend? It will remain a mystery, shrouded in the mists of the Thames River.

Tampa Art Gallery

Just back from trip to Florida. Pretty cold so spent time shopping and visiting art galleries--of note the Tampa Art Gallery, newly re-opened with a great show of Matisse prints. Also enjoyed South Florida College with architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright, the town of Lakeland and the Polk Museum as well as the Henry B. Plant Museum and the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art( one of the best education rooms I have seen) at St. Petersburg College.

Upcoming Shows

The Brush and Palette Club will be celebrating their 38th annual Show and Sale at the Byron Library from April 8, 6-9pm, April 9 , 10-9pm and April 9, 10-4pm. Come to the library and see great art-watercolours, oils, acrylics, pastels and more. More thatn 400 works will be on display and for sale. I hope to see you there.

Just because its February

And this photo I took at a summer paint out with the Gallery Painting Group in London, On. I post this to remind us that we do have warm weather in London and that the snow will melt sometime. Right now its the Winter Doldrums.

Valentines Day

In honour of Valentines Day I am posting this photo done by my husband in Montreal last November. I think it says it all!

Art Classes Up Date

Classes are up and running well, enjoying the students and hope they are enjoying the painting exercises. I have seen some really nice work happening which is very gratifying. Looking forward to next week to see what is produced next. And now I need to get to work and make some art!

The Photo of Brighton Beach

Here is one of the photos I used to develope the image for Beach Cabanas at Brighton. Thought people would enjoy the comparison of photo and collage.

Beach Cabanas at Brighton

Here's one I don't think I have posted before-it is acrylic and collage done from a photo I took at Brighton Beach. As with most of my collages it is a bit quirky.

Mid January Thoughts

Well so far not bad for January--temperatures are on the mild side(hovering a little above or below freezing). I have been working away at new paintings for the upcoming shows in the summer at Gallery Gora in Montreal and Sept at the Arts Project in London, Ont. Also looking forward to the Minature Show at the Art Exchange, London--opening on Feb 5, 7.30pm, I have a couple of pieces on the wall there and the whole show is really good. Come on down for a great, fun opening and some well priced art for sale!

Art Exchange Minature Show

The Art Excghange Annual Minature Show opens on Feb 5, hope to see friends there. If you want to submit, there's still time until the 23 of Jan.

If you think you would like to learn some of my techniques with acrylics please check the sites for the Arts Project and Museum London. There is still room in the classes and I look forward to teaching at both venues.

New Work with lots of texture

Winter Sunset

One of those just below freezing, sloppy, half melted days that can happen here in the south of Canada.  I think the sun is just setting, late afternoon about 4.30pm.

Heffalump!

Here's a new one and surprizingly it became a Heffalump!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

A little late but we have been busy around here-all the family around and several Christmas dinners to consume.  Should get back to painting tomorrow-- Minature Show at the Art Exchange is coming up in Feb 2010 and need to work on pieces for the solo show at the Arts Project, slated for Sept 2010 as well as work for the Gallery Gora Summer Group Exhibition in Montreal in late July-early August.

Happy New Year!!

Classes at the Arts Project, 2010

For more information about this and other classes at the Arts Project go to artsproject.ca.

Classes at the Arts Project, 2010

Aleid Uhl

 

Introduction to Model Sculpting

The students will learn basic sculpting techniques and get acquainted with the principles and practices of anatomy and the proportions of several separate parts of the human figure. By the end of the course, each student will be in a position to proudly lay claim to a number of original works of art.

 

Saturday mornings 10:00am – 1:00pm

January 23 – March 13, 2010

Cost $250

 

Sculpting the Human Figure

The students will learn a variety of sculpting techniques and get acquainted with the principles and practices of anatomy and the classical proportions of the human figure. The student will work on three assignments focusing on the male and female figure and torso. By the end of the course, each student will be in a position to proudly lay claim to a number of original works of art

 

Tuesday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm

January 26 – March 16, 2010

Cost $250

 

Aleid Uhl was educated as a sculptor and stone mason in Europe: The Netherlands, France and Italy. As a mason, she was involved in the restoration of gothic cathedrals, royal palaces and other majestic structures working in a variety of stone. Since her arrival in Canada, she has dedicated herself to sculpting full time. Her works are executed in bronze, stone, plaster, and polyurethane.

 

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Hida Bezahdi

 

Beginners Figure Drawing

Gesture and Shape, figure drawing basics. This course is designed for students with no previous background or minimal background in figure drawing. Students will get familiar with the setting of a life drawing studio, basic materials for drawing and they will experience drawing with charcoal, charcoal pencil and Lead pencil in large and small formats.

 

Using a life model, students will develop the ability to create gesture drawings that reflect a basic understanding of the body impulse, movement, weight, balance and proportion. There will be class demonstrations and series of take home assignments. This course everything will be the foundation for intermediate figure drawing.

Hida Behzadi has extensive professional experience in figure drawing, painting and graphic design. She holds a B.A. in Visual communication and a M.A. in Graphic design. She has exhibited her artworks in various group and solo shows. She has studied the human form and anatomy extensively with top ranked fine art masters in Tehran and has gained considerable insight in depicting the human body. She can't wait to pass on her secrets to her students.

Course materials list

 

Saturday mornings 2:00pm – 5:00pm

January 23 – March 13, 2010

Cost $175

 

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Paul Abeleira

 

Oils

This course will focus on realistic painting techniques in traditional oils.  Students will explore both direct “alla prima” and indirect approaches to painting as we create two still life paintings entirely from life.  Other areas of focus will include composition, lighting, color mixing, use of mediums and preparation of different grounds.

 

Paul Abeleira is a graduate of Western's Visual Arts program. He has studied portraiture in private studies in New York and Wisconsin and has instructed artists in many facets of visual arts. Although relatively new to the game, he has received positive responses from his students who characterize him as a sensitive coach with a broad range of skills and knowledge. He is committed to make the learning experience worthwhile.

 

Thursday evenings 6:00pm – 9:00pm

January 28 – March 18, 2010

Cost $175

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Sarah Cowling

 

Acrylics

 

Acrylics, Textures and Techniques

This class is about learning different techniques with acrylics, using colour and texture to create collages and abstract paintings. Drawing skills are not required

 

Sarah Cowling has been an active participant in the local art scene for ten years. After achieving her BA and Bachelor of Education from Brock University she studied a variety of art classes at Western and Fanshawe and is currently a member of four art associations. Her works typically comment on history and the quirks of the human spirit. She may use acrylics as a primary medium but nothing is off limits in her creations. She will be teaching from personal experience while encouraging students to explore media and subjects of their own choosing

 

Saturday afternoons 10:00am – 1:00pm

January 30 – March 20, 2010

Cost $175

Art Classes at Museum London

New Art Classes in the New Year

I am teaching art again in the New Year. I will be back at the Arts Project on Saturdays this time from Jan 23 for 8 sessions. We will be concentrating on collage( making our own stained papers and more) and painting abstracts (large and colourful). Please go to www.artsproject.ca for more information.   I will also be at Museum London on Mondays for "Artful Afternoons".  The class is called  "Alternative Tools for Drawing with Acrylics" and will start  on Jan 25 and run from 1-3pm. For more information go to  www.museumlondon.ca

Both classes are meant to be fun, non-stressful aproaches to using acrylics. Hope to see friends and new faces at both!

"Musical Interlude"

I meant to inculde this picture with the previous image but seems there was a clitch. However here it is now, a little affected by the lights in the gallery space. The other image posted just before this is titled " Wavecatcher" Hope they are interesting and thought-provoking.

View of Shutter and Brush Gallery, Nov. 2009

Here is a nice view of my show at the Shutter and Brush Gallery in Port Stanley. Many thanks to Mary Louise and David from being so easy to work with and welcoming.

Images from the Shutter and Brush Show

Art Classes for 2010

I will be offering classes in the New Year through the Arts Project and Museum London. More information is upcoming as curriculum and class times are just being worked out. You can also contact each venue to ask questions by phone or email.  The Arts Project is 519-642-2767 or www.artsproject.ca and Museum London is 519-661-0333 or www.museumlondon.ca. Look forward to seeing past students and new ones interested in "adventures in acrylics" at either site. 

Meet the Artist

I thought it was time for my visitors to meet the artist. This is a nice picture my husband, Patrick, took of me at the McCord Museum in Montreal. We were there for a week end in November and had a great time visiting galleries and going to the hockey game( Canadiens and Detroit).

First picture I have added to the blog on my own!! Hope its a new one to the blog, it was done working on site last fall at the Sifton Bog in London Ontartio.

Trip to Montreal

Had a great weekend in Montreal, visited some galleries, ate way too much, and took in a Canadiens-Detroit game (which the Canadiens lost!). Visited Gallery Gora and I think I will send a piece or two to their summer group show--very exciting and a big step out of London.   Lots of nice comments coming in for the shows in Port Stanley( at the Shutter and Brush until early dec) and at the London Fine Art Centre( until this Sun, Nov 29). 

Shutter and Brush--features Sarah Cowling

Today was the opening for my newest work at the Shutter and Brush Galllery in Port Stanley (check portstanleynews.com). Went really well with a nice crowd out on a beautiful sunny day. If you couldn't make it today, the work will be up all of Nov. The Gallery is open usually Wed-Sat noon -5pm.  If you can't get out of London I also have a body of work at The London Fine Arts Centre, 124 Dundas St. They are generally open week days from10-5 and also offer musical events like Jass at lunch times on Fridays--$6 entry and bring your lunch.

The Arts Project

Classes start next Wed. Oct 21 in Acrylic techniques--there is still room if you are interested in fun and exciting new  ways to work with acrylics, contact www. artsproject.ca or 519-642-2767 for information. Just did a workshop for the Brush and Palette Club--very successful and well attended. Also looking forward to an exhibition at Shutter and Brush in Port Stanley, opening Nov 7th, noon to 5pm. Please come and see in person my latest works titled "Life Forms".

Classes at the Arts Project

Come down to the Arts Project for two open houses and meet the artists who will be teaching there. Sat Sept 26 and Sat. Oct.3 from 2-4pm. We are looking forward to teaching and are offering acrylic painting, sculpture, drawing and oil painting. Also check out www. artsproject.ca for more information about the classes and registration.

New Places

Going up to Lions Head to paint in early Oct with a few friends--should be great. Not much of a plien aire painter but do enjoy being out side and near the water. I expect to have a show in Mary Louise White's gallery, The Shutter and Brush in Port Stanley in Nov. More information will be posted later.

New Job

It looks like I have a new job--teaching acrylic painting techniques ( as I use them) at the Arts Project, in London, Ontario. Starts in Oct and runs for eight weeks--I am delighted, this is I think my dream job. If you are interested check it out with the Arts Project on Dundas Street in London, Ontario.

A Sale!

Had a good day at St.Paul's Catherdral Cloister Artists --finally had a sale! Funny how every sale big or small just makes you feel good and happy about what you do. Also met some nice people and made some good connections so the next few months look promising. I will say more when I have confirmation of a future project. Almost Sept and that new school year feeling is beginning to grow on me. Am I the only one who thinks of Sept as the beginning of the New Year?

New Non Objective Work

Here are some new efforts in the non objective mode. This one above is called" Icebound" and I leave it up to you what you think is there.


This one is titled "Out of the Depths" and has been proclaimed as creepy and morbid by those who have seen it. What do you think?  I am enjoying this kind of painting a lot and hope to do more soon.

August Already

Seems like only a few days ago that I was adding to the blog but it was really a month. Well its summer I suppose is my excuse. Have been busy with small trips and paint outs, and a fair amount of work inside as this summer has been very wet and cool. Still participating in St. Pauls Cloister Artists Show on Sun from 10 to 3 when its not raining!! Perhaps we will see you there.

St.Pauls Cloister Artists

It looks like it has finally stopped raining, so I should be down at St. Paul's tomorrow on Richmond Street, displaying and selling art. There are about 12 artists involved so there is a nice selection of art to view and purchase. Hope to see you there. 

new directions

Mid June Wendy Reid and I spent the week in Brockville at the St. Lawerence School of the Arts studying with Lila Lewis Irving a course on Arylic Non-Objective Abstraction. Here are a couple of the better creations.

Visual Fringe in London, Ontario

Here is a nice shot of my work hanging at the Visual Fringe, The Arts Project, Dundas Street, London. The show is on until 4pm on Sunday, June 28 if you are interested in seeing the gallery.

What am I doing??

Here we are the first week into May and I haven't added anything to my blog recently! I could plead a busy life but that is my usual excuse. Soon out door painting starts and members of the Gallery Painting Group are ready to go, look for us in and around London and say hello if you find us. Tour guides are doing studio visits--Danielle Castillo, Chris Snedden( for an afternoon of raku firing, great fun), McIntosh Gallery tour and Johenne Madison's studio. I am taking some classes with Deborah Worsfold--so far good fun and hard work--hope to post some photos soon of what I am doing in class. 

April is nearly over!!

I am pleased that April is nearly over as it has been one extremely busy month. Can't believe how many art groups plan shows for this time of year. The Lambeth show finished today and although I didn't sell anything at my first show with this group, many others did and I enjoyed the experience and the opportunity. Also finished my volunteer job with the Antique Appraisal Day with Rotary London East and the McIntosh today--lots of fun and a fair number of people attended. Now lets hope for a quieter May and the beginning of plien aire painting with the Gallery Painting Group.

The Brush and Palete Show opens....

The Brush and Palette Show opened this evening and judging by the crowds and the sales it is going to be a very successful event. "Boats along the River" sold tonight but can still be seen in this blog. Please take a look at the rest of the pictures in the blog as well and if in London, Ontario this weekend try to come to the show--lots to see! Open at the Byron Library Fri April 3 10am-9pm and Sat April 4 10am-4pm.

Busy, Busy

Lots to do with family and house but must get into making some art today! Hope everyone enjoyed the new works. I intend to keep going in that direction and in fact have 2 raw unstretched canvasses ready to go and some ideas floating about in my brain. Spring seems to be breaking through in the North land and that brings up urges for plien aire painting and more. Looking forward to the Brush and Palette show(2,3,4) and to Lambeth Art show in April(23,24,25). 

Thanks to those who have been reviewing the blog and sending comments--much appreciated! Trying to develop more work and getting organized for the Brush and Palette Show and Sale at the Bryon Library, London on April 2,3,4. Hope to see friends and interested visitors there.

The Latest and Greatest

Finally, some new images for my fans to view. I know it took awhile, but I was waiting for these to be stretched and photographed. This is some of my latest work and the one at the bottom (Boats Along the River) will be on display at the Brush and Palette show April 2,3,4 2009 at the Byron Library. 

Untitled - Part of the new Chaos series 

also untitled and part of Chaos series 

Boats Along the River 

Sorry no new pictures!

I have been so busy with getting ready for Woodstock Art Gallery Art Rental Show and the Art Exchange Miniature Show in London that pictures for the blog haven't happened.  Also I am waiting for some new pieces that are being framed so I can feature them on the site. Heard this week that my work has been accepted to the London Visual Fringe, happening at the Arts Project, London Ontario in mid June. Add to that the Brush and Palette Club show at the end of March and the Lambeth Art Assoc.( I am a new member-hurray!!) show some time in April I think this is going to be a busy spring. I will try for new photos in bout a week.

Welcome to a New Year

A new series has developed from the Chaos painting--up to 8 pictures now. All will be about 24x26 inches when stretched. All seem to have something to do with creation, evoulution, chaos or peace. Looks good and will see how things develop. I am the Art Rental Artist of the month for Feb. in Woodstock Art Gallery in Woodstock, Ontario. If you are nearby, drop in and look at the landing half way up the stairs --you will find about 6 of my works on view. Their hour are usually noon to five pm.  New pictures will be on the blog soon.

Chaos

Here is a sample of something new I'm trying. Working on raw canvas and using lots of mediums plus poured paint. I think this may develop into a new theme for me. See you in the new year! 

Christmas

Very busy right now with family stuff--probably won't find time to post any new pictures till after Christmas. Happy Holidays to all.

Something New

Something new - these pictures have been done using a brayer and liquid acrylics. A major influence would be the Sifton Bog in London. I am enjoying this new method and will continue experimenting. 

Gallery Painting Group Show

Hi everyone,  Here is an update on the Gallery Painting Group Show. It would appear to have been very successful with a number of sales and quite a few visitors despite lots of snow and ice. All members were happy with the show and the site and many visitors were impressed by the quality of the works and skillful hanging of the show. Many thanks to all who helped!! Hope to post some new photos in a couple of days so keep watching this site.

Still working

Well very busy with the Gallery Painting Group show organization. Everything seems to be coming together with only minor frustrations. If you are from London or visiting on Nov 20-22 come to the Show and Sale at the Bryon Library--all work by 30 plus artists was done on site in the great outdoors. Hope to see you there.

The River Thames

The River Bank, Gibbons Park

Here's one of the pieces that will be in the Gallery Painting Group show November 20-22 at the Byron Library. Trip out West was good and inspirational. Lots of work for the show if you're in London, drop by! 

latest updates as of Sept 21, 2008

Hi Am getting ready to head out to Vancouver for a couple of weeks-hope to get some good reference materials for future works. Also looking forward to the Gallery Painting Groups upcoming show in London, On in Nov.

Check out the new photos (as promised)!

Art Focus 2008 at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Ontario - my corner

Purple Cow - collage and acrylics 

The Bad Lands, North Dakota - acrylics 

Under the Greenwood Tree - acrylic and collage (new technique studied this summer at the Haliburton School of the Arts) 

News from mother of 3

Hi been busy travelling all over the North of Ontario and up to Quebec City. I plan to take some new pictures of the latest paintings and posting them soon. Watch out for new art.