Virtual Art Classes

I would tell you that I’ve dipped my toe in the waters of virtual delivery of art classes, but in fact the experience was more like being thrown in the deep end of the pool!

The good news is that I survived, enjoyed it, and will be diving in again later this fall.

This spring, the University of Sask Community Arts program asked me if I would teach a virtual Watercolor summer class.

I agreed to offer a five class series in July titled Sketching With Ink & Watercolor; and I delivered it via zoom to eight eager, energetic and enthusiastic students.

It was a TON of work preparing to facilitate this program.

I had to figure out not only the content, but also the technical end of things – linking phone for demo with desktop computer for the theory and conversational end of the class.

Once the class was announced, before I could even turn around and let people know that the class registration had gone live, the session was already full.

And when I agreed to deliver a repeat of the session later this fall, the same thing happened again. The November 2021 class was fully registered in less than 24 hours.

The photos you see featured in this post are from the first offering of the program.

I thought you might enjoy seeing what things look like from the instructor’s side of the screen!

I am maintaining a list of people who are interested in classes I offer, so if you would like to be added to that list just drop me a line and let me know.

‘Meet The Artist’ Event For ‘Lanterns Of The World’ Exhibit

Every painting has a story.  I’m looking forward to sharing the stories behind the paintings in my Lanterns Of The World Show with you during the Meet The Artist event on Saturday, July 17/2021,  between 2 and 4 pm.

It will be a ‘come and go’ event – no formal program – just informal conversations with whomever drops in that afternoon. I hope to see some of you there.

The show is open throughout the month of July at the Brainsport Gallery located at 616 10th Street, just off Broadway here in Saskatoon.

Full details about each painting are posted at the show. All paintings are available for purchase. To inquire, contact the artist directly at pat@patkatzart.com.

PS – To subscribers to my Pauseworks Studio blog, just in case your direct message does not include the video, this is the link for direct access to the 30 second video on You Tube.

‘Lanterns Of The World’ Solo Show & Sale

And it’s up! I spent a couple of hours on Monday of this week – with the help of my able ‘studio assistant’/husband, David – hanging my Lanterns Of The World show.

This collection is my contribution to shining a little light in this pandemic battered world of ours.

My first solo public exhibit is open now and can be enjoyed throughout the month of July at the Brainsport Gallery off Broadway in Saskatoon – 616 10th St E.

Take in the show and treat yourself to Beppi’s Gelato – situated right next door. That’s what we did after we hung the paintings earlier this week!

An informal ‘Meet The Artist’ is tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, July 17th – pandemic willing and the creeks don’t rise!

All works are available for purchase directly from the artist. Details are on the tags posted beside each painting.

I hope you are able to visit the show and enjoy the work.

Make More Of Life Through Art – Feature Article

If you think that during this Covid pandemic that time stretched – and then stretched again – you might be right.

I was originally interviewed by Hillary Klassen for an article on my journey as a visual artist back in January of 2020. The plan at that point was for the piece to be published in the Star Phoenix YXE Living lifestyle magazine. With the onset of the pandemic, all kinds of things changed, including those publication plans.

The article eventually appeared in December of 2020 in a Regina Leader Post publication, and a copy made its way into my hands in the new year.

Now, it’s taken me another half year to get around to posting the piece to my blog. That last delay is totally on me. Fortunately, the contents aren’t time sensitive.

As we move into the summer of 2021, I hope you enjoy reading the backstory on my journey to the world of art. Hopefully it might inspire you to undertake an adventure or two of your own – all in good time.

PS – If you click on the images of the article, they will enlarge and be easier to read.

Cafe Series II Virtual Show & Sale Is Underway

The Cafe Series II Virtual Show and Sale is underway. If you haven’t already checked it out, this link will take you to the previous post featuring full show details including images, backstories, and how to go about making one or more of these paintings your own.

Just for fun, I pulled out images of the cups and mugs that are featured in the show, and turned them into a 45 second video. You’ll see it posted above. Hope you enjoy it.

Also, because the theme of the Cafe Series centers around enjoying a cuppa, I searched out some popular tunes featuring tea and coffee. Thought you might enjoy them, too.

This link will take you to a Cuppa Playlist on Spotify. Play those tunes while you enjoy your morning, afternoon or evening cuppa. I’ll be thinking about you and singing along!

Welcome To Cafe Series Virtual Art Show & Sale – Part II

Welcome to my Virtual Café Series Art Show & Sale – Part II.

The Café Series of images celebrates those moments of connection spent savoring a cup of tea or coffee – perhaps with a sweet treat, a pen and journal, or something of beauty for company.

Sometimes we’re solo – connecting with ourselves and reflecting on our thoughts. Other times (pandemic aside) we’re enjoying the company of others. Both ways count as life’s sweet pleasures.

May these paintings trigger sweet memories of connection in your world.

My plan was to introduce this second set of paintings in the Café Series at our 2021 Artists’ Workshop Spring Show. However, with the pandemic cancellation of our show for the second year in a row, that was not possible. Instead, I’m presenting this limited set of all new images this weekend in the form of another virtual online gallery. Here’s what you need to know.

Each of the nine images was painted with watercolor on a stretched 10 x 10 canvas. They’ve been sealed with a spray varnish so there’s no need to protect them under glass. They are fitted with hanging wire and ready to mount on your wall – no framing required.

Each painting is priced at $300 (all taxes and distanced doorstep delivery within Saskatoon included). For buyers beyond the city, additional shipping will be billed at cost.

The images are officially available for purchase from now (April 29) through the weekend until the end of day, Sunday, May 2.  To request a painting, contact me in one of two ways including your full name, address, phone number, preferred form of payment and your first and/or second choice of painting:

Offers to purchase will be accepted in the order in which they are received. Payment can be made by e-transfer or credit card.

Saskatoon deliveries will take place during the week of May 3rd. At this point, I’m planning to do a round of deliveries on the evening of May 5, but am entirely flexible about other dates and times.

Read on to see a larger image of each painting, a short description, and its number in the series. In the 3×3 grid above, the paintings are numbered in order from left to right, top to bottom. (As in #1 is top left and #9 is bottom right)

I hope you enjoy exploring the Café Series, and that these paintings will find their new forever homes. Perhaps one will come to live with you.

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Café Series II – Coming Up

The upcoming first weekend in May was scheduled to have been our Artists’ Workshop 2021 Spring Show & Sale. However, given the ongoing pandemic situation our show has been cancelled for the second year in a row. And rightly so.

Still, it’s disappointing not to be able to share the work created over these last few months.

In the absence of our group spring show, I have decided to once again mount an online solo event. As with last year’s offering, I will be presenting nine all new paintings in the Café Series and inviting you to make them yours.

Watch for snippets of images to be shared over the next few days. The full set of images and complete details will be shared Thursday evening (via FB, IG, LI, and the Pauseworks Studio blog).

The Cafe Series II event will run through the weekend from Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2.

I’ll be happy to make distanced doorstep deliveries here in Saskatoon in plenty of time for Mother’s Day! For purchases outside Saskatoon, paintings will be shipped via Canada Post.

Stay tuned!

Slow Art Day – Window Art Show

In non pandemic times, our Artists’ Workshop group holds our annual spring show and sale at Grace Westminster Church. Since we haven’t been able to do that this year or last, we have a new way to share our art with you. We would like to invite you to our Slow Art Day Window Art Show.

Beginning on Slow Art Day, April 10, until April 23, our work will be displayed in ‘window art shows’ at City Perks and Sparrow Coffee shops here in Saskatoon.

Some artworks will be displayed facing outward in the windows of the two coffee shops and more will be shown indoors, with ample space for viewing safely. Grab a coffee, have a seat outside, or do a slow walk by and discover the art of nine local artists.

City Perks Coffeehouse is located at 801 7th Avenue North and Sparrow Coffee is at #120-536 2nd Avenue North. They offer curbside pick-up, takeout, and patio seating.
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Final Update On Glimmers of Hope Series

Thanks so much to everyone for your interest in the Glimmers of Hope series of paintings that I presented during the month of December.

I loved hearing how much joy people got out of the images.

Here are some final bits of info about the Glimmer series.

First of all, the entire collection of images has been scanned and uploaded to my Fine Art America website. It’s sweet to see them all together in one place. You can access them using this link.

This means that they are now available for purchase as wall art reproductions printed on paper, canvas, metal, acrylic or wood in sizes ranging from 8×8” to 30×30”. That would be a way to own one or more of the images that got away. Or, a way to create your own Wall of Hope collection.

The ‘Bough Wow’ image is shown here in the upper left as a stretched canvas print.

Because their square shape is well suited to it, I’ve also made them available for reproduction on cushion covers and tote bags.

Click on images as shown on the FAA website link to get the full details.

 

Secondly, 22 of the 31 original images found new homes in December. That means there are still 9 original paintings available.

The images featured in the 3×3 collage to the right are the ones still looking for a home:

  • #7-Free & Easy
  • #9-Autumn Wonder
  • #19-Venetian Charm
  • #20–Coffee Chat
  • #23-Moraine Lake
  • #26-Unboxing Day
  • #28-Travel Memories
  • #29-Serenity Now
  • #31-Holly Jolly

If you are interested in any of these originals at the special December price of $50 + $5 postage, just drop me a line and let me know.

Once again, thanks so much for your interest in my art. I value you greatly and wish you all good things for 2021.

Congratulations To Winner of Looking Out Painting

Congratulations to Elanna Stann Roth, the lucky winner of the draw for the Glimmers of Hope painting, Looking Out.

Through her window on 2021, Elanna sees us moving forward and traveling light – sustained by what’s within us.

Thanks to the two dozen contributors who shared their hopes and wishes for 2021 – via FB, IG, email and Linked In.

I loved hearing from you all.

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