Artists’ Chats – A New Feature At Our Spring Show & Sale

Have you ever wondered how someone got his or her start as an artist? Or why an artist works with certain images? Or how someone creates those special effects in their work? Well, here’s your chance to learn the answers to some of your questions.

Our 2019 Artists’ Workshop Spring Show & Sale is just a couple of weeks away. Our theme this year is ‘Bridging – Do You See What I See?’

As a way of sharing more about how we experience the world of art, our group will be featuring a series of ten minute Artists’ Chats throughout day two and three of the show.

Join us to learn more about your favorite artists and their backgrounds, motivation, influences, and processes.

See the schedule below for the interview times for your favorite artists.

Saturday, April 13

  • 10:30 –Val Miles
  • 11:30 – Monika Kinner-Whalen
  • 12:30 –Patricia Katz
  • 1:30 – Sharron Schoenfeld
  • 2:30 – Kathleen Slavin
  • 3:00 – Paige Mortensen
  • 3:30 – Kathryn Green
  • 4:30 – Lorraine McGrath

Sunday, April 14

  • 12:30 – Molly Clark
  • 1:30 – Cindy Wright
  • 2:30 – Jean Dudley

Where & When: The show and sale takes place at Grace Westminster Church, 505-10thStreet East in Saskatoon. Friday, April 12 (7 – 9 pm). Saturday, April 13 (10 am – 5pm). Sunday, April 14 (Noon to 4 pm).

Artists’ Workshop 2019 Spring Show & Sale

Spring has arrived and that means the 2019 edition of our Artists’ Workshop Spring Show and Sale is just around the corner (April 12 to 14).

This year our theme is “Bridging, Do You See What I See?” You’ll discover works of art created in oil, acrylic, watercolour, textiles, graphite, mixed media and watercolour batik. I can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been up to.

 This collaborative art show & sale features new work from our group of artists: Kathleen Slavin, Kathryn Green, Lorraine McGrath, Val Miles, Jean Dudley, Molly Clark, Cindy Wright, Monika Kinner-Whalen, Sharron Schoenfeld, Marilyn Weiss, Gail Prpick, Paige Mortensen and Patricia Katz.

Come and join us on one – or more – of these dates and times at Grace Westminster Church, 505 10thStreet East, Saskatoon, Sk.

  • Fri. April 12      7pm – 9pm
  • Sat. April 13   10am – 5pm
  • Sun. April 14  12pm – 4pm

Special Note:  This year’s event will feature a series of Artists’ Chats on Saturday and Sunday. Watch for my next post with full details.

In the lead up to the show, I’ll be posting more about the paintings I’ve been working on. In the meantime, here’s a compilation of images – one from each member of our group.

 

Countdown To Open Studio – One More Sleep

I’ll be bringing a handful of 8 x 10’s to tomorrow’s Artists’ Workshop Open Studio Show And Sale. A sampling of them appear in this post.

 

But don’t let the 8 x 10 confuse you. Our doors will actually be open from 11 to 9! You’ll find us at Grace Westminster at 505 – 10thStreet East, here in Saskatoon.

 

With all of the prepping and packing behind us, I’m excited to actually put up the show in the morning.

 

It will be fun to share what we’ve been up to with visitors and lovers of art. I know that my colleagues in the Artists’ Workshop are excited, too.

 

All of us are visual artists – who work in many different styles and mediums.

 

If you’d like to learn more about the group, this link will take you to a listing of Group Members.

 

The membership roster includes links to individual artist websites where you can preview the range of styles and approach.

 

Many of us will be working on pieces during the Open Studio and available to share background info on our techniques and approach to art. Hope to see you tomorrow. Just one more sleep!

 

Artists’ Workshop Open Studio Show & Sale

Next Monday, November 26/18, our group will be hosting an Open Studio in the auditorium of Grace Westminster Church at  505 – 10thStreet East here in Saskatoon. This is where we hold our weekly sessions. and we’re throwing the doors open that day from 11 am to 9 pm.

Since September, I’ve been spending Mondays painting with these lively members of the Artists’ Workshop group. They’re each fine artists in their own right – and exceedingly generous with their time and their expertise.

I’ve enjoyed experimenting with different techniques in ink and watercolor, and feel myself growing as an artist as I watch and learn from what others are doing.

And now, it’s time to share with all of you the kinds of things we’ve been working on and playing with.

You will discover displays of work from each of us. You’ll also find members of our group available for informal show and tell conversations so that you can learn more about how we work with our ideas and materials to create the images you’ll find in the show.

I hope you’ll be able to drop on by sometime during the day or evening to share in our world of art – and perhaps pick up some fine art to spice up your world or gift to someone else.

One of our artists, Paige Mortenson, has created a compilation of images which features one piece of art from each of our members. (See below)

In this week’s count down to the Open Studio event, each day I’ll be posting here in my Pauseworks Studio blog a couple of sample images from my collection – items that you can expect to see in the show. I hope they entice you to drop on by.

Thrilled To Join the Artists’ Workshop

After so many years of working and painting solo, I decided to take a leap and try something different. Earlier this fall I joined the Artists’ Workshop group, and I’ll be working and showing with them for the 2018-19 fall and winter season.

The other twelve members of the group have made me feel very welcome. It’s been a treat to spend my Mondays painting at what I refer to as ‘Studio 2’.

The group itself has been in existence for 27 years – although various members have come and gone over the years. Each Monday finds the artists hard at work in the hall at Saskatoon’s Grace Westminster Church. Members develop and bring their own projects to work on. However, there is rich informal exchange of ideas and information about techniques, resources, and marketing during each of the weekly sessions.

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Artists’ Workshop Group Show At Hues On Now

One of the first things I learned after I signed on as a member of the Artists’ Workshop at the beginning of September is that plans were already afoot for a group show for the month of October to be displayed in the gallery space at Hues Art Supply.

Fortunately, I had a couple of pieces ready to go that I could contribute to the show. So you will find my work in the mix.

The show runs through the entire month of October. The gallery is located at 1818 Lorne Ave here in Saskatoon.

The exhibit reception is scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, October 13th between the hours of 2pm and 4pm.

I already had plans to be away that weekend, so I won’t be able to attend the reception. However, you will find most of the other members of the group on hand. I know they will be delighted to make you feel welcome, chat about art, and share the behind the scenes stories about the pieces on display.

I hope you are able to drop by sometime this month to check out the show.

Kristi’s Cottage Commission

Back in February of 2016, I celebrated the 30thanniversary of my business by inviting supporters to enter a draw for: a bundle of publications, a donation to a charity of their choice, and an original ink and watercolor sketch inspired by a photo of a place that mattered to them.

The first two prizes were dispatched right away. However, it took the winner of the original sketch, Kristi Glover of Saskatoon, a couple of years to claim her prize.

Life has a way of tossing roadblocks in our path from time to time, but now Kristi has her prize in hand. I was delighted to be able to create for her an original sketch of her family cottage at Waskesiu Lake in Prince Albert National Park.  Read more….

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Ink & Watercolor Workshop Round Up

The temperature was hot (35C), and the enthusiasm was high for the Ink & Watercolor Workshops that I delivered through Black Spruce Gallery in early August.

I’m not a novice in the world of leading workshops. I’ve been doing that my entire career. However, I am new to delivering workshops in the world of art. And, in a word, I had a blast!

When participants are eager to learn, it adds so much to the workshop experience. And that was definitely the case with the two groups of enthusiastic artists who took part in these programs.

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Second Watercolor Workshop Added At Black Spruce Gallery

Dipping my toes and my brushes in the waters at Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Are you still thinking about registering for the one day Splash & Squiggle Ink & Watercolor Workshop that I’m delivering at Black Spruce Gallery next month?

Well, here’s some news you need to know.

Since the workshop on Friday, August 10th is now fully subscribed (Yahoo!), I’m also going to be delivering a second one-day workshop on Thursday, August 9th. (Yahoo!) 

It will be the same great ‘See & Try’ format for learning on each day. So if you’re interested in joining us, delay no longer!

To register and reserve your space in the workshop: Contact Cheryl Tuck Tallon at Black Spruce Gallery.  Phone:  306-229-1471 Email: ctuck@sasktel.net

PS1 – If you were hoping to attend the workshop on the 10th, check with Cheryl anyway. With the opening of a second day, there may be some individuals who shift to the Thursday, freeing up a few spaces in the Friday session.

PS2 – In case you missed the initial description of the workshop, you’ll find it below.

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Commissioned Painting For CAPS

I’ve been a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers since its inception two decades ago. Over the years, I’ve attended and presented at conventions and chapter meetings, played roles on various committees, and served as the President of our National Board.

Last year, CAPS celebrated its 20th anniversary as an organization. In honor of the occasion, I was invited to use my skills as an artist to create something unique to mark this special milestone.

Since our 20th Anniversary aligned with the 150th anniversary of Canada, and our 20th convention was held in Ottawa, I was asked to create a painting that featured Parliament Hill and to include a special element that would reference the CAPS 20th.

The image you see here is the original painting that I created featuring an autumn view across the Ottawa River looking towards the Peace Tower and the Parliamentary Library. Cruising down the river in the foreground is a boat carrying the name, CAPS 20.

This original painting was presented to the CAPS National President, Suzanne Stevens at a special pre convention reception hosted on Parliament Hill. Here is a photo of Suzanne with the framed original ready to take a place of honor in her home.

In addition, each person who served on the planning committee, volunteered for special tasks at the event, or presented a session at the convention received a reproduction of the image, matted and ready to frame and display.

Print in Recipient Grant Ainsley’s Office

The paintings were a tremendous hit. Some declared it the best convention gift they’ve ever received! Many recipients have sent me photos showing their prints proudly on display in their homes and offices.

I was delighted to be able to use my skills as an artist to support an organization that has played such a significant role in my professional life. Special thanks to Rhoinda Scharf for the inspiration that led to the request and, ultimately, a throng of happy recipients.

 

PS – You can purchase your own copy of Celebrating Canada 150 – CAPS 20 through this online link.

 

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