Getting Ready for #Art Battle

I am very excited and nervous to be going into battle.  Art Battle on May 10, 2014 in Shawville.  In preparation, I have practiced painting for the 20 minute time limit.

I decided to go to an Art Battle before mine so when Kate Aley, another PAA artist invited me to go watch her, I thought it would be a good idea.  How fun.  It was great to watch all the artists, their neves before going into battle and then view them painting and the final piece of art.  Here's some photos from May 5, 2014 Ottawa.

 Congratulations to the winner Ame Papatse, and to all painters, including the final round: Peter Purdy, Kate Domina, and Sophie Nicholas.

Some photos from the event.

 Filling up the pallet before the battle

 Two handed painter

 Kate Aley

  Sophie Nicholas

 Peter Purdy

Kate Domina

The winner -  Ame Papatse

Getting inspired - Kanata Studio Tour

I always like to visit Studio Tours to inspire me.  Last weekend - May 4, 2014 - the Kanata Sudio Tour was on.  We only were able to visit 4 of the studios.  Here are some photos from Allison Faggan's Studio - Colored Pencil Artist - Beautiful work.  I loved her mixed media Virgins.  We had fun chatting with Richard Murphy - photography. Susan Goold's watercolors were a joy to look at and Judi Miller creates pictures using thread, a textile base and a sewing machine. Wonderfully inspiring!  

Kevin Dodds Gallery & Studio Opening Dec 14, 2013

I am happy to be crossing one more item off my bucket list.  A new gallery in Ottawa is opening its doors for business on December 14, 2013 and has asked me to showcase my art.

It is located at 1101 Bank Street.  So if you are in the area, come visit the gallery.  I hear they have the best hot chocolate at Stella Luna's (right beside the gallery).  Kevin Dodds Gallery and Studio will be having a grand opening in Feb 2014 (will advise of all the details when I know more).

I am so excited to be a part of this venture.  Thanks so much to Barry, Chis and Kevin for the opportunity to showcase my art to a bigger audience.  It is much appreciated.

Marc Walter - A Sense of Space and Our Best Dam Art group show

Some photos from the Vernisage Friday June 28 from 6-8 pm
 Marc Walter's exhibition A Sense of Space.

and the annual Pontiac Artists’ Association group exhibition Our Best Dam Art featuring artworks by PAA members.

Both shows continue until July 14.  The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am to 4 pm.

http://www.artpontiac.com/2013Gallery/02-Marc%20Walter-DamArtGroup.html#marc

Some of my work.

 There was a great crowd.

 Marc Walter telling us about the installation.  Quite interesting!

 Dale taking a look inside.

 Here I am - not too many could stand in the installation.

After the vernissage - we went to Bateau Royale for a lovely supper.  First time I have eaten since the new owners.  Nice restaurant.

Explore art in the Pontiac!

Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour 2013 You are Invited Explore Art in the Pontiac! June 8, 9 &; 15, 16 10am – 6pm Celebrating our 24th year. The Pontiac, an undiscovered jewel, is less than an hour’s drive from Ottawa.  It is a rural area of farms, lakes and woodlands. Allow it to inspire you as it has the artists of the tour! Visit our studios and share an exciting and diverse visual art and fine craft experience.  West of Gatineau on highway 148, along the north shore of the Ottawa River in Quebec.  The route will take you beyond Gatineau Park, through rolling hills to the small village of Quyon, north through pretty country roads and west to historic Campbell’s Bay,  into picturesque Isle-du-Grand-Calumet and Portage-du-Fort. The self-guided tour is clearly marked with the Studio Tour’s signature blue and magenta brushstroke signs.   More info on our web site. artpontiac.com/studiotour/map

Residency Week Part 3

It was a fun and relaxing time at Sand Bay.  The view was spectacular and the food amazing.  Thanks so much to our hosts  Carolyn Correia and her husband.

They spoiled us with their ouside pizza oven (I had never seen one of these).

Chantal making pizza! 

  

 Artist at work!

                                                                         Larry entertaining us.