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ISLANDARTS
Fall 2014 • Vol. VII - Issue III
www.islandartsmag.ca
Featured Artist:
MAGAZINE
S H O W C A S I N G W E S T C OA S T A R T I S T S
PATT SCRIVENER, AFCA
Sara Genn
Plein Air to
ABSTRACTION
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Summer Art Contest
First Place:
WINNERS
Guatemala Flower Market
Artist: Ned Mueller, Renton WA
Born in Wisconsin and raised in Montana, Ned Mueller
has been drawing and painting all of his life. His love for
life and art is reflected in his superb paintings of a wide
range of subjects and done in several mediums.
www.nedmueller.com
Second Place:
Pausing to Ponder
Artist:
Sharon Lennox,
Courtenay BC
“I was lucky to spot
this magnificent
animal while on safari
in Tanzania Africa.”
11 x 14”
scratchboard
Honourable Mention:
Spring Morning
Artist: Judy Millar, Kaleden BC
12 x 12” encaustic painting on wooden board,
shellacked and burnts with torch
Third Place:
Road to the Castle
Artist: Gary Brettnacher, Heriot Bay BC
Traditional Film, b/w infrared, silver gelatin print, photo oils
19.75 x 7.25”
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Painting with Pastels
by Jo Hadfield
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Plein Air to Abstraction
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by Sara Genn
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Barkerville Gold
by Nana Cook
12 - 13
Feature Artist: Patt Scrivener
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91 Days of Summer
by Gaye Adams
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Klyee Turunen - Success Story
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21 Tanked on Hornby
by Jolayne Devente
Departments:
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Ms. Whiskers, acrylic on canvas
artist Susan Schaefer
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Thank You
Edith Lake, Jasper National Park, 2010: Photo credit Stan Munn
ROBERT GENN - Canadian Painter - International Icon
Robert has been a friend and mentor to thousands of artists all
over the world. His enthusiastic words and kindness will live
on forever with every brush stroke.
“Once, while lying in the tall dune grasses at Hollyhock, I told
my dad I was certain his exact location was visible from space.
It would surely be seen as a throbbing orange, aura-like glow.”
Sara Genn
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I.A.D. is a special day, held every Oct 25th, for the
world to recognize and celebrate all the contributions
artists have given to society.
Courtney Powell
Tree & Me
Forest Creations
Maureen Maryka - Visual Artist
Studio/Gallery
open year-round
on the Quadra
Island Studio Tour
For Galleries and Shows visit:
www.marykastudios.com • 250-285-2547
Pyromania Pottery - On the Move
After 20+ years of being in the same location within the
Coombs Market, Pyromania Pottery is relocating to a new
home behind Coastal Carvings, a short walk across the bridge.
They will be up and running in their new home on Saturday
October 4th. Their grand opening is on Saturday October 18th
with demonstrations, a door prize and refreshments.
The artists remain the same. You will find the pottery of Algis
Bubnys, Jane Murray- Smith, Linda Phillips, Barb Strachan,
and Trudy Menzel, as well as the art glass work of Christopher
Smith and the wildlife photography of Rolf Phillips.
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PAINTING WITH PASTELS
submitted by Jo Hadfield
“I was never interested in
working with pastels until I
had the good fortune to take a
week long workshop in Charlotte, North Carolina. My artist sister lived there and it was a
lovely way to visit while being productive. The course was led
by a truly gifted and inspirational man, Greg Biolchini (www.biolchini.com). I have been excited to use pastels ever since.
The thing that I like best is that one gets to use a paint brush. The
pigment of the pastel stick is mixed with rubbing alcohol and
water. It becomes an exercise in painting rather than drawing
and smudging. In fact, there is no need to smudge at all. The
pigment is applied using the pastel stick and then a wide brush
dipped in alcohol/water spreads the pigment into amazing
washes. The whites and lights go in last which is such a relief
after painting in watercolour. Washes can be done in acrylic or
watercolour for different effects. The alcohol speeds the drying
and the ratio of alcohol to water is truly a personal choice. I like
to use half and half.
The other exciting property of pigment and alcohol painting is
that colour can be lifted off! That happens just by using a clean
(thirsty) brush. The luminosity of using pure pigment is exciting and it will never fade.
There are some drawbacks in
that really good and reasonably
priced soft pastel sticks are hard
to find and one must use acid
free, museum quality sanded
paper, also rare. I use a French
one called “Clair Fontaine”
found at Artworld in Victoria. Another good one is a Wallis
paper but it is only available in the U.S. If anyone should hear
of any other sources, please let me know. I have also learned
how to prepare my own surface and it works great. As I have a
small picture framing business, I have lots of good quality matboards available. These I paint with gesso mixed with pumice.
It is less expensive and one can choose sizes and roughness of
surface. The beauty of the special paper or boards is that the
tooth will hold many layers of pastel.
For me, this medium is ideal for painting outside as the pastel
dust can fly all over and it doesn’t matter. When I set up outside
in the summer I am in a state of bliss especially if the painting
is going well and I am not thinking about the weeds in my garden. I am looking forward to experimentation with this glorious
medium and I hope to inspire a few readers to try painting this
way with pastels.”
Jo Hadfield email: [email protected]
~
The Master said, “The young should be dutiful at home, modest abroad, careful and true, overflowing in kindness for all,
but in brotherhood with love. And if they have strength to spare they should spend it on the arts.”
Excerpt From: 551 BC-479 BC Confucius. “The Sayings Of Confucius.” iBooks.
Mike Rebar
Sculptures in Stone
You must be an Artist if:
You were more concerned about the
color of your car than the fuel
consumption.
You butter your toast with your
fingers, just to feel its texture.
There are Prussian blue fingerprints
on your phone.
You do judge a book by its cover.
You clean your brushes in your
coffee. Oops!
Visit my Studio at:
The Old School House
Qualicum Beach • (250) 248-4676
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You stay awake late at night wondering how to render on canvas the
dimly lit shapes and the shadows in
your room.
Heather
Brown
Galleries in the HeART of Sooke BC
South Shore Gallery
artist - potter
Phone (250) 956-4629
2046 Otter Point Road
www.heathermarybrown.ca
905 Ravenhill Road, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Dan Gray and Helene McIntosh
are two of 14 artists who have
been selected to take part in the
VI Symphony Play On!
Nanaimo. Each artist was asked
to submit four paintings which
will be photographed and reproduced into poker playing cards.
The original artwork will have
prominent placement and be
available for purchase at the Play On! Nanaimo Gala on
September 26, 2014 when the deck of cards will be unveiled.
The original paintings will also be on display in the Port Theatre
Gallery September 26-October 3rd.
The Play On! Nanaimo merchandise will also be available at
each concert in the VI Symphony's 2014-15 season as well as at
select locations in the Nanaimo area. The original artwork will
be featured and made available for sale on the Play On!
Nanaimo website: www.playonnanaimo.ca.
All monies raised with the Play On! Nanaimo merchandise will
be used to support the VI Symphony's Integrated Arts Education Program. Every Grade Four
child in School Districts #68, 71
and 72 will attend a Symphony
show at the Port Theatre for only
$1 (which is paid by the school
districts).
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Original fine art by BC artists,
including original paintings,
glass, ceramics, jewellery,
fibre, metal and gifts.
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Barking Dog Studio
2054 Otter Point Road
250-642-6677
Celebrating the art of over
50 local artisans, accessories
and re-purposed furniture.
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Meet Mark in His Gallery:
October - Saturday 11 & Sunday 12, 1 - 5 pm
November - Monday 10 & Tuesday 11, 1 - 5 pm
- submitted by Helene McIntosh
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PAINTINGS - OIL, INK,
MIXED MEDIUM
Susan Bibbs is a contemporary Vancouver Island artist dedicated to oil painting, multi-medium drawing and the study of
art history.
While using abstraction as an underpinning of her oil painting
process, Susan is dedicated to environmental sensibilities in her
work. This combination, the abstract process with a strong conceptualization, gives her work both depth and approachability.
Susan has been the owner of Rightside Studio since 2007. Her
oil paintings have been displayed continuously for 5 years in
downtown Nanaimo through Bastion Galleries, and for 2 years
in the heart of Sooke by BandK Jewelry and Gifts.
With a long standing interest between creativity and healing,
Susan raised her children while working as a family practice
nurse in Nanaimo BC. Susan has recently returned to studies in
Visual Arts at the Vancouver Island University.
“Autumn in the Park”
ink painting
See Elsie’s Art at
- Studio 9 in
The Old School House
[email protected]
www.elsiegriffithsart.com
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ince 1990, CARFAC BC has been the collective voice for
professional artists in British Columbia, advocating for
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Plein Air to
A
ll my painting life, abstraction
has been an essential component
to art-making. Like prose to poetry, representation to abstraction is a
bridge from which the telling of a story
becomes something that invites participation, to be felt and understood in a new
visual language. As the child of a Canadian landscape painter, I found it wasn't
hard to take the leap from location
sketches and plein air encounters to the
internalizing of the experience of nature
and the landscape. I made an effort to
communicate this in some kind of code
of the spirit. In painting, plein air work is
a springboard, and supplies a lifelong
supply of subject matter, design, and
essence.
For the past many years, my dad and I
took painting trips into the Canadian
Rockies. We followed the masters who
came before us, like American portraitist
John Singer Sargent and J.E.H MacDonald, founding member of the Canadian
Group of Seven. For seven autumns between 1924 an 1930, MacDonald made
small oil panels on location at Lake
O’Hara, in Yoho National Park. With
vigorous brushwork and intuitive colour,
ABSTRACTION
by Sara Genn
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he achieved fresh, intense, and immediate interpretations of the environment.
Glacial swoops, snowmelt patches, moving, inclement skies, light flakes, jutting
peaks and rocky outcrops leap from
MacDonald’s panels in economical, virtuosic strokes. Nothing is unessential
here. Zones of colour -- tertiary greys
mingling with violet alpenglow scumbles, green gold lichen built from worndown hog hair brights creep across the
painted permafrost. What can be seen is
the authentic and unmistakable understanding of design. You can feel the rock
he’s set upon and the icy wind blowing
up from the valley. What’s created is the
revolutionizing of painterly conventions
in this timeless endeavour. Abstraction is
born in these moments. Our natural
world and our imaginations provide
these gifts. MacDonald is with me when I’m in the
field -- a private, personal event. Deeper
concepts are discovered outdoors, while
swatting at mosquitoes or blowing on
numb fingertips. A eureka moment
comes when the mind is set to work at
modern survival, balancing on a pointed
rock. Illumination is brought back to the
studio for radicalizing. By the time an
idea reaches its apex –- a large-scale
colourfield, or a soft-edge graphic in oil
-- a field sketch exists as a record of a
journey taken, a pattern, a truth -- in nature -- encountered. A few years ago I swapped my New
York studio with an American writer living in Lucca, Italy, where an ancient
Roman wall circles the city in a pink
oval crowned with Plane trees. A bicycle
can be ridden along the top of this wall
where you can observe the late light and
sinking sun, along with the shadows in
every configuration and in counterpoint
with the tree stands and sky pockets. To
paint this sensation in its completeness
poses a challenge and a thrill. I have to
ask myself how to embody the feeling of
circling the ellipse, and I marvel at the
greater miracle of being there in the first
place. J.E.H MacDonald never made it back to
Yoho after 1930. His health deteriorated
and he died two years later. To him, the
environment was a source of poetry -- inhaled as a force of wonder. I will not return to the mountains with my dad, who
passed away on May 27th of this year -my 42nd birthday. Instead, I’ll take with
me the master class of my life with him
-- and his ever-empowering nudges -- in
the direction of a personal vision abstracted from an environment he loved. ~ Sara Genn, New York City, 2014 Sara Genn is a Canadian artist living in New York City. She is the daughter of Canadian master Robert Genn.
You are invited to subscribe for free to the Robert and Sara Genn Twice-weekly Letters, and receive Robert Genn’s letters to artists
worldwide. Sara Genn contributes her own writing, and re-publishes her father’s 15 years of twice-weekly writings on art.
http://painterskeys.com
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H
Barkerville
Gold
by Nana Cook
undreds of kilometres from home, sitting atop a stagecoach as it lurched and swayed along the dusty streets
of a Cariboo Gold Rush town — inspiration struck!
Two months later I returned to Barkerville, B.C., as Theatre
Royal’s first artist in residence. Over the next ten days I explored the historic mountain town, sketched, photographed,
wrote endless notes, watched countless performances at
Theatre Royal, and got to know some of the folks who make
Barkerville come alive. My intent was to focus primarily on the
town’s beguiling old buildings but more and more I found myself drawn to the dedicated, knowledgeable and talented folks
who arrive after each spring thaw, bringing the town to life, before disappearing once more when the autumn snows return.
In the ten months following my artist in residence position with
Theatre Royal my sketches became paintings which in turn became an exhibit titled, “Barkerville Gold”. I took the exhibit
north — up the Cariboo Wagon Road. It opened June 20th (until
September 28th) at The Singing Camel Gallery (known locally
S USAN S CHAEFER
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Florals - Land & Sea Scapes
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250-757-8003 www.YoungAtArt.ca
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as just The Camel) a few minutes
down the road from Barkerville
in the mining town of Wells. I
chose to keep the collection intact
and offered for sale giclée reproductions of the paintings, with all
proceeds from the sales going to
Theatre Royal and Barkerville.
During the first four weeks of the
exhibit I spent my days rediscovering Barkerville and soon realized that my exhibit was not
complete. I had not painted all of
the buildings I originally intended to paint, or the carriages,
water wheel or hillsides, nor the
lovely folks who work in the
shops, restaurants and bakery and
who welcomed me into their
unique world. And there were the
new characters on the streets of
town — even Billy Barker.
Inspiration continues to strike!
~ www.nanacook.com
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scene with a four day art fair running May 21-24, 2015. Designed to connect local and international, emerging and established artists with galleries, collectors, designers, architects and
media. Art Vancouver takes place in the city’s award winning
premiere venue, the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Sleeping Dogs by
Karen Martin
Sampson
“This is an exciting opportunity for visual artists to gain exposure of their original works on an international stage,” says Lisa
Wolfin, director, Art Vancouver.
Inspired by internationally renowned art exhibitions like Art
Basel and Art Toronto, Wolfin feels Vancouver’s international
draw means the city is primed for an event like Art Vancouver
that can bring the best in visual art to Canada’s thriving and dynamic Westcoast.
Art Vancouver is a juried exhibition. All visual artists are encouraged to apply.
Special events over the four days include talks on art collecting
as investment to painting demonstrations by celebrity artists.
For more information about Art Vancouver, go to www.artvancouver.net or contact, Lisa Wolfin, Director, Art Vancouver at
604 817-6464
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Doggies:
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Dogs are welcome in this hotel. We never had a dog that
smoked in bed and set a fire to the blankets. We never had a
dog that stole our towels and played the TV too loud, or had a
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“
Patt Scrivener, AFCA - mixed media artist
The desire to create has always been my passion. I am fascinated by form, color and texture. I work experimentally and
intuitively allowing my emotional responses to guide me. My hope is to
make a connection with the viewer and cause them to experience some
of the excitement and pleasure that I have enjoyed creating the piece.
Patt Scrivener, AFCA was born
and raised in Saskatchewan and found
her passion for art and design early on.
Over the years she had several businesses in floral design and interior decorating in both Saskatchewan and Alberta.
In 2008 Patt and her husband Rick
moved to Vancouver Island where she
jumped into the art scene. She has won
numerous awards, been accepted to the
Sooke Fine Art show several years in a
row and recently was awarded signature
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status with the Federation of Canadian
Artists. Patt also runs regular workshops
out of her studio/gallery in Parksville.
Q: When did you first become interested
in mixed media as an art form?
I tried many mediums before I decided
on painting. Sometimes you have to
know what you don’t like in order to discover what you do like! I came to mixed
media after pottery, jewellery making,
silk painting, linocut, monoprint, watercolour and weaving.
With a background in floral and interior
design I have a love for tactile surfaces,
texture and colour. In 2005 I took a week
long mixed media workshop with experimental artist Maxine Masterfield which
was the catalyst for my decision to focus
my creativity on painting. I believe my
past experiences are woven into my
mixed media work. My love of colour
and texture comes from all the years I
have worked with fabric and flowers and
this comes through in my work.
Q: How do you start a painting?
I paint intuitively so I do not start with
any idea in mind. My imagery comes
from my imagination. My process varies
depending on the medium I am working
in – it is different when I paint with encaustic or oil than it is with acrylic. With
acrylic I start by pouring or painting
large swathes of colour on the substrate.
I use a large drywall knife or brayer to
move it around. I make marks in it with
various tools and other mediums. I build
up several layers before I start to see the
imagery appear.
In the beginning stage of my painting I
approach it with lots of energy and listen
to upbeat music. This is the easy part!
Pure play, no thinking! Did I mention I
am messy?
Q: What inspires you?
I am inspired by my life and the world
around me and respond to that in my
paintings. I draw inspiration from music
and nature. I am inspired by colour, texture and form. My figurative work came
about from doing outdoor markets surrounded by people.
Q: What brings you the most pleasure
when you are teaching workshops?
I love sharing my knowledge with other
people. I love when students get excited
about what they are learning and have
some “light bulb” moments!
My workshops are about the process and
learning techniques not the results of the
paintings created in the workshops. I do
not teach using a “paint by number”
method; I teach techniques so students
can develop there own style. Of course
it is always a pleasure to see students
leave with some successful pieces of art.
Q: You often do a painting challenge
where you create a painting a day. What
do you learn from that experience?
The answer to this is an article in itself!
I will try to be brief. First of all I do
thirty day challenges. Thirty days is the
magic number to develop a habit. Doing
the challenges has helped me on so many
levels. I show up daily to my studio to
paint - even if is just one small painting.
It creates discipline and helps with procrastination. It has increased my speed
of painting and helped with my decision
making process. Painting small paintings
allows me to experiment with different
subject matter, paint from an object
rather than imagination, try new colours
and combinations, and experiment with a
new technique.
It has also helped me learn what I like
and what I don’t like. I am not concerned
about the results – my goal is to do a
painting! Some are more successful than
others! Like any goal having an accountability partner is the key to success.
Teaming up with a group or another
artist to keep the momentum can be helpful. I use social media and my blog for
accountability. I announce my goal and
then post my results daily. While the
10,000 hour rule may not be true I do believe to become a master you have to do
your time! Practice! Show up! Your
muse won’t show up unless you do! (My
coaching hat is showing up!)
Q: What are you most proud about in
your art career?
To date I am most proud of the fact that
in five years of working at my art practice full time I have been able to eke out
a modest living. I am also proud of gaining signature status in The Federation of
Canadian Artists (AFCA) along with
being juried into several shows including the Sooke and Sidney Fine Art
Shows, winning awards and having a
painting published in a book. ~
pattscrivener.com
Q: You also play and instruct on the
harp. How did that interest come about?
I have to give all the credit to “The
Friendly Giant” – now that is giving my
age away! My favourite part of the show
was the end with the draw bridge and the
harp.
In my youth I studied Royal Conservatory piano. I also played the accordion
and tried my hand at the guitar. As a
young adult I took up pop piano and
started teaching piano lessons. I learned
to play the organ. The harp kept calling
though!
In 2000 while living in Calgary I was
fortunate to find a Celtic harp teacher
who lived a few blocks from me. I went
for weekly lessons, joined a 14 member
harp choir and soon started doing some
solo gigs. It wasn’t until I moved to Vancouver Island in 2008 that I started to
teach harp. That came about after people
heard me play and asked me to teach
them.
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art
Judi Pedder • www.judipedder.com
Events - Exhibitions
Exhibition of Silk Paintings
October 27 - November 29
The Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply
206 First Avenue West, Qualicum Beach • 250-752-3471
For more Info. on Watercolor and Silk Painting Classes
Call Judi 250-339-7081 Comox BC
An Exhibition of
Interior & Landscape Art by
Corry Lunn &
Darrel Nygaard
Sea-Change
October 3rd - 28th
Opening Oct. 3rd 7-9 pm
McMillan Gallery, 133 McMillan St. Parksville, BC
250-335-1784 • www.sea-change.ca
The hardness of butter is directly proportional to
the softness of the bread.
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DOWNTOWN NANAIMO ART WALK
Nanaimo’s Downtown Artwalk is celebrating
16 years of local art and artists sharing their
creativity with the community and you !
In the early years there were only a few artists
participating in the Old City Quarter and
Downtown Nanaimo. At present it has grown
into about 20 locations with more than 40
artists presenting their art work. We think this
is a great reflection on how much artistic talent we have right here in Nanaimo !
Artist
Karen
Rudolph
There will be paintings, sculptures, ceramics,
drawings, jewelry, original prints, scarves,
music instruments, etc., just in time for your
Christmas shopping. This is an opportunity to
purchase original artwork as a Christmas
present for that special person in your life.
This year the Artwalk features many new artists and exciting
new locations. You can pick up the Artwalk brochure with map
at several locations in Nanaimo, such as Iron Oxide Art Supplies, Lux Accessory Boutique, Barton Leier Gallery and other
downtown venues. Print your own and read more detailed artist
bios at: http://nanaimoartwalk.jimdo.com
We like to thank the DNBIA for their generous contribution in
the form of a grant.
ArtSea Festival-October 17-26
This October, local artists and businesses pair up to celebrate art
and culture on the Saanich Peninsula. The ever-popular Sidney
Fine Art Show kicks off the celebration on October 17-19.
The festival closes with the CACSP Fall Studio Tour
October 25 & 26. Visit www.cacsp.com for detailed info.
Visit the Green Bough Studio during the
Gabriola Island Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour
October 11-13, 2014.
Joy Olsen.ca
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Art that makes a difference
Whitecap Art by Tammie Hunter
ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES
GALLERY REPRESENTATION:
Art Junction, Whistler
Henry Nola Gallery, Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino
Salish Sea Market, Bowser
Bayview Framing and Art, Ladysmith
Mariners Market, Maple Bay
Gallery at Matticks Farm, Victoria
Village Gallery, Sidney
Nanaimo Museum, Nanaimo
Henry's Fine Things, Edmonton
Silver Hat Gallery, Tucson AZ
UPCOMING SHOWS:
West Fine Art show, Langley BC Sept 5,6,7
Silver Hat Gallery Tucson AZ Nov.
www.whitecapart.com
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“
The 91 Days
of Summer
Project
by Gaye Adams
T
he idea for this project has been brewing for some time. Let
me tell you about it.
About ten years ago, frustrated with a sense that I had reached
a plateau with my growth as a painter, I decided to take things
to the next level.
What most non-painters don't realize is that for those of us that
paint regularly, most especially those of us that paint for a living, the reliance on photo reference is huge. It allows us to paint
large canvases with a minimum of hassle. It is so convenient,
that some artists never paint from life.
The influence of photography on the production of fine art is
here to stay, but photography has its limitations. The camera
makes decisions about colors and contrasts – even perspective.
Subtlety can be lost or re-interpreted by not only the camera,
but by the computer monitor as well.
When working from a 2D image (a photo) and translating into
2D (the canvas), the process of drawing and painting is a different than when working from life. I am not a scientist and so
can not explain the process, but I do see a profound difference
in how much more slowly skill sets increase when an artist
works in the former process as opposed to the latter.
Ten years ago I started to paint more and more often alla prima
(all in one sitting) plein air (out in the open) paintings. During
the Canadian winters I took to painting from the model and still
life. It was not long before I noticed that when I went back to
working from photo references for a large studio piece, it
seemed much easier. My ability to design, simplify, get the
drawing in accurately and quickly– all took a marked leap
ahead.
When I initially started the process of painting plein air, I had a
lot of failed paintings. It was disheartening. I persevered because of my confidence that I would grow as a painter. In the
process I came to appreciate how wonderful it was to escape
the four walls of the studio on a fine day, and come home with
“the days catch”. Sometimes the catch was impressive, other
days not so much, but the thrill of the chase was stimulating.
The 91 days of Summer Project is a pledge to myself to create
91 paintings (one painting for each day of the Summer) to push
myself to a new level of competence in my plein air practice. In
the book “Outliers”, Malcolm Gladwell suggests that it takes
10,000 hours to achieve a high level of competence on any
level. This project will take a good chunk out of that 10,000
hours! I will complete them by September 22, at the end of the
Summer.
I have painted in Tofino, Smithers, Vancouver, rural Fraser
Valley and the Great Bear Rainforest. What I am loving about
this project is that due to the number of paintings I have committed to painting, I am compelled to take advantage of every
opportunity to paint. I feel I am gaining speed and accuracy in
the process, and I am having a LOT of fun”.
To see the paintings, please go to: www.gayeadams.blogspot.ca
Jim Branston - Artist
Original Oil and Acrylic Paintings
Brian
Buckrell
Comox Artist
For Galleries and Workshops visit
www.BrianBuckrell.com [email protected]
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www.jimbranston.com 250-954-3525
Mike Svob Greek Islands
Plein Air Painting Workshop 2015
Join artist Mike Svob for
2 magical weeks in Greece
May 25 - June 6, 2015
www.mikesvob.com
For further information
contact Mike Svob
E: [email protected]
P: 604-535-1459
Patt Scrivener
Mixed Media Artist
Workshops
Mixed Media, Collage,
Photo Transfer, Colour,
Encaustic
Location: Parksville, BC
register online
www.pattscrivener.com
250-248-2775
Dennis J. A. Brown
Acrylics and Watercolours
aRt
Workshops - Classes
Acrylics - LARGE and LOOSE
Instructor:
Suzanne
Northcott
Nov. 1st - 2nd
Qualicum Bay
Join Suzanne for an exciting course for painters who
really want to produce large work in the classroom.
Emphasis will be on building surfaces, brushwork,
figure/ground relationships and personal expression.
Expect to be challenged, to be brave, to have fun.
Suzanne Northcott is an interdisciplinary artist working
with installation, video, painting and drawing. She is a
sought-after lecturer and instructor.
Cost: $375. (+ GST) includes lunch daily
Hosted by: ISLAND ARTS MAGAZINE
For more info. 250-757-8003
Register online:
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NorthStar Studio
Workshops Available
Please contact me to book a time and date
610 Oyster Bay Drive. Ladysmith BC
Visits by appointment only: 250-245-9918
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ARTists’ Retreats
The 9th Annual Quadra Island Paint Out
Saturday and Sunday, Sept 13-14, 2014, 9 am - 4 pm
With the support of Firesign Art & Design and the Heriot Bay
Inn, this popular event is help in conjunction with the International Plein Air Painters (IPAP) Great Worldwide Paint Out.
On Saturday artists will paint at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park at
various locations. On Sunday at 3:00 PM there will be an exhibit of the weekend’s work and a reception at the Heriot Bay
Inn. The public is invited to view the art and meet the artists.
This event is happening simultaneously in international locations and Quadra Island is part of this WORLDWIDE group
event hosted by International Plein Air Painters.
Enjoy an
Artist Vacation
in beautiful
Sidney by the Sea
More information: Nanci Cook 250-285-2201 or 250-287-1115
www.firesignartanddesign.com
• one block from the ocean
• paint plein aire or enjoy studio
lessons one on one
• fully equipped kitchen, bathroom
..with shower, bright sitting room
..and a double murphy bed
• Close to Butchart Gardens, Victoria, ferries and airport
$85.00/night or $130.00/night which includes a 2 hour
lesson daily. Ruth has been teaching for 20 years and
offers watercolour or collage classes.
S
Call Ruth: 250-655-4836 or Email: [email protected]
am goes to the doctor for his yearly checkup. “Everything is fine”, said the doctor, “You’re doing OK for
your age.” “For my age?” questioned Sam, “I’m only
75, do you think I’ll make it to 80?
“Well” said the doctor, “do you drink or smoke?” “No” Sam
replied. “Do you eat fatty meat or sweets?” “No” said Sam “I
am very careful about what I eat.” “How about your activities? Do you engage in thrilling behaviors like speeding or
skiing? “No” said Sam taken aback, “I would never engage in
dangerous activities.” “Well,” said the doctor, “then why in
the world would you want to live to be 80?
SHARING SERENITY WITH THE SEA
The perfect location any time of year to get away and relax
by the ocean overlooking Georgia Straight.
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FREE Event - Everyone Welcome!
Artist Mike Svob’s
Magical Summer Salsa
with lots of shapes, values and edges
Everything should be diced finely, only the garlic should be
crushed
4 large Jalapeno peppers
1 whole head of fresh crushed garlic or more depending upon
the vampires in your neighbourhood
5 to 6 cups of fresh juicy ripe tomatoes
2 sweet onions
1 yellow pepper
1 mango, you can also use kiwi or other fresh ripe fruit
2 apples
1 fresh bunch of cilantro
4 limes freshly juiced
½ cup of olive oil
And the secret ingredient, ½ cup of Heinz ketchup
Mix in a large bowl serve with nacho chip, fresh guacamole
and sour cream. Can be paired with white fish or grilled
chicken.
Kylee Turunen
September 2 - 30
Public reception
Saturday Sept. 6th
1:00 - 5:00 pm
The Gallery at
Mattick’s Farm
250-658-8333
A Success Story
Kylee Turunen
Living her Dream
www.thegalleryatmatticksfarm.com
109-5325 Cordova Bay Rd. Victoria, BC
Blue Fish Gallery
2907-2nd Avenue
Port Alberni, BC.
778-419-FISH (3474)
Open Tues - Sat
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
for a wide selection of unique gifts
including: pottery, paintings, sculptures, jewelry,
glass, textiles, and SO MUCH MORE...
WWW.BLUEFISHGALLERY.INFO
Studio on Dogwood
Doby Dobrostanski Artist
A
t the ripe age of 25, Victoria artist Kylee Turunen
is a full time artist. Not always so, as just a year
prior, Kylee was trying to make a living by selling
her artwork on a ‘Used Victoria’ website, for a fraction of
their value.
One of the ladies who works at the Gallery at Mattick’s
Farm noticed Kylee’s work online and bought a few paintings for herself. She also brought them to the attention of
the owner of the gallery, Dawn Casson. Dawn contacted
Kylee, signed her up as a gallery artist and adjusted her
paintings to represent the market. Kylee has been selling
her work like crazy ever since and is now solely represented by the Gallery at Mattick’s Farms.
To see more of Kylee’s work visit her website:
www.kyleeturunen.com
or visit the Gallery at Mattick’s Farm
109-5325 Cordova Bay, Victoria BC
Waldorf Waterfall Mural, 9 x 6 feet
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Murals on canvas, any size; priced/square foot
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LEARNING
TO
PAINT
She learned to paint on Monday - her strokes were going fine
She forgot to thaw out diner, so... we went out to dine.
She painted trees on Tuesday - she says they are a must.
They were really quite lovely, but... she forgot to dust.
On Wednesday it was daisies - she says they’re really fun.
They had nice lights and darks, but... the laundry wasn’t done.
Painting apples came on Thursday, so juicy, bright and red.
I guess she really was engrossed, as she never made the bed.
It was violets on Friday, in colours she adores.
It never bothered her at all that there were crumbs on the floors.
I found a maid on Saturday, my week in now complete.
My wife can paint the hours away and the house will still be neat.
WELL..now that it is Sunday, you can’t call me a saint.
I cursed and raved and ranted...now the maid has learned to paint.
author unknown
Get Tanked on Hornby Island
by Jolayne Devente
H
ornby Island has a program called the "get tanked" project headed by Lynne Carmichael. Hornby has water
tanks throughout the island for the fire departments use.
Most have been painted over the years funded by the Arts Council. A new tank was placed close to my property on Anderson
Drive. I enquired about painting it but the funding had dried up
for that project.
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In January 2014, Lynne contacted me, informed me that the
project was back on and asked if I was still interested in painting the tank. I had to have my vision approved by the Arts
Council and the residence of Anderson Drive. Once that was
done, I painted the tank in May. Lynne and the Arts Council
were wonderful to work with and the people on Anderson Drive
were incredible supportive. It was hard work, long days (79 hrs
total) and some challenges, but when all is said and done it was
an amazing experience!
~
To send light into the darkness of men's hearts such is the duty of the artist. ~Schumann
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Sidney by the Sea. One block
from the ocean. Paint plein aire or
enjoy studio lessons one on one.
Call Ruth 250-655-4836
Jessie’s B & B and Art Gallery
Port Hardy BC 250-949-8953
Lighthouse Motel, Qualicum Bay,
Steps from the ocean. Attend an art
class, browse the shops in the area
or just relax. Affordable &
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ART SUPPLIES
Island Blue’s Art Store
art supplies, easels, frames, etc.
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Paints, papers and pastels.
Oh my! Plus easels, canvases,
brushes, books drawing supplies
and more. NEW: M.Graham oil
paints. Benjamin Moore House of
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CALL TO ARTISTS
Art Vancouver May 21-24, 2015.
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Golden Foundation Residency
Program Upstate NY 4 weeks of
intense investigation into innovative
methods and materials!
Deadline for 2015 Residencies:
September 15, 2014
www.goldenfoundation.org
[email protected]
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Island Arts Magazine
ART CONTEST. Open to all
artists. Theme: Landscapes &
Seascapes Deadline to enter:
October 15th. Results will be
published in upcoming issue.
Enter Online:
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
ArtSea Festival-October 17-26
Local artists and businesses pair
up to celebrate art and culture on
the Saanich Peninsula. Oct. 17-19
The festival closes with the CACSP
Fall Studio Tour October 25 & 26.
Info www.cacsp.com
2nd Annual Alberni Valley Paint
Out 2014 takes place at Sproat
Lake & Harbour Quay, September
13-14, 2014, with the support of
DRAW Gallery & with the
International Plein Air Painters
(IPAP) 12th Great Worldwide Paint
Out. The public is invited to view
the art and meet the Artists.
www.drawgallery.com
or 1-855-755-0566
DRAW Gallery presents
SACRED MEMORIES with
Casey Rae. September 5 - 27.
Sacred memories is an exhibition
of paintings, mixed media and
installation. A personal
remembrance of those passed and
a celebration of life. Visit us Online
or on Location. Gallery open
Thursday thru Saturday 12 - 5 pm.
1-855-755-0566 or
www.drawgallery.com.
Nanaimo Downtown Artwalk
Sat. Nov. 29 & Sun. Nov. 30. 16th
Annual Event featuring 20 locations
with over 40 artists.
www.nanaimoartwalk.jimdo.com
Nanoose Bay Thanksgiving
Weekend Studio Tour, October
11, 12 & 13, studio hours 10 am to
4 pm. Some studios will have guest
artists, please check our website for
the latest information
www.nanoosebaystudiotour.com
Quadra Island 9th Annual Paint
Out. Sat. Sept 13 - Sun. Sept 14
Info call Nanci Cook 250-285-2201
Free Event. Everyone Welcome!
20/20: A Celebratory Exhibition at
Winchester - 110 masterworks, a
special exhibiton to celebrate their
twenty years in business.
Sat. Sept. 20, Preview: 1-5 pm
Official opening at both galleries
6-9 pm. Shuttle buses will run
between the two locations Oak Bay
and Downtown Victoria.
www.winchestergalleriesltd.com
GALLERIES & GIFT
Blue Fish Gallery - wide selection
of original artwork and gifts.
2907 - 2nd Ave. Port Alberni
Mark Hobson Gallery
366 Campbell Street, Tofino BC
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CAROL EVANS
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Carol’s ability to create intensity of colour in the watercolor medium and her
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