Gearing Up for Show in Sherwood Park

I just took down my show at the Glenrose Hospital and am now getting organized for my next show at the Loft Gallery in the  Ottewell Community Centre/ Red Barn in Sherwood Park. I am the feature artist for the months of September and October. The exhibition will include about fifteen pastel works, almost all of them new, which will interpret the Alberta landscape. The Loft Gallery is open every weekend (excluding statuary holidays) from 12-4 p.m.. Below are some of my newer works.

Finally Finished Pastel on Suede

I have finally finished a soft pastel on suede. The painting sat on my easel for over four weeks but as of today it is done. There definitely was a learning curve; had to develop a new technique. I do not know if I will return to using suede although I do have several pieces waiting in my studio.
This work will appear in the Loft Gallery (Ottewell Centre, Sherwood Park)  when it re-opens on September 8.

Sky Spirit

Great Time @ "Series" Red Deer College Again!!

I spent the last week in Red Deer College again for one of their Series courses. This one was in "Mixed Media Printmaking" with Tony Bousnall. The core of the course was on collography printing which I had never done before. It proved to be a steep learning curve but overall I can not express enough how much I learn at these classes.  Again..a great learning experience and met some fantastic fellow artists.

Working on Bigger Pieces for Upcoming Fall Show

I am devoting this upcoming week to work on some bigger pastel pieces for my upcoming show in September and October at the Ottewell Centre/Red Barn, Sherwood Park. I need to have a couple larger pastels to make a "dramatic" statement for the viewers as they walk up the staircase to the gallery. I finished one in record time for me (1.5 days) WOW! I am quite pleased with the end result. Now on to its companion piece, I think.

Tentative Title: Earth Greets Sky
Size: 16 x 20 framed

Busy Week Ahead

This week on Thursday I will be setting up my solo exhibition "When Calls the Land" at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Thursday evening I will be in St. Albert to host the opening reception for the Art Walk at The Bookstore on Perron Street. And then Sunday afternoon/evening I have a table at "Savour Strathcona" selling my fused glass, pottery and alcohol ink paintings. Here's hoping that I keep everything organized!

Art Walk In St. Albert

Just one more sleep and I am off to Red Deer to participate in the " For the Love of Art" show and sale at the Parkland Garden Centre. I am very excited about the opportunity to show my work in a new venue and especially such a beautiful setting ( a garden centre!!).

But I am also trying to finalize plans for the Art Walk in St. Albert. I am trying to determine which pieces I will be showing at the Bookstore on Perron Street. I have not made a decision yet but I need to decide by Tuesday June 25 (hanging day). Once I have finalized my choices I'll post the images.
Three artists, including myself, will exhibit the entire month of July at the Bookstore on Perron.

A Successful Heritage Day Event

Even though we had a rainy day there was a steady turnout of people for the second annual Heritage Day at Sparks Gallery, Sherwood Park. I had a lovely time talking to several visitors and watched some great cultural groups showcasing their heritage. There was much to see with plenty of vendors. I will definitely be back next year!