Up The Coulee

At January 24, 2017
By katzp
In Behind The Scenes, Process, Recent Work, Special Events
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Sometimes inspiration springs from more than one source.

Such was the case with this painting titled, Up The Coulee.

I worked on this during a recent Watercolor Workshop taught by landscape artist, Alison Montgomery.

Alison’s work inspired me to try some big sky clouds.

I stumbled across the inspiration for the sky (with the bonus of a really colorful rock outcropping) in a photo shared by Jamie Angus in the Saskatchewan Scenery group on Facebook.

I was also drawn to the beauty of the rolling hills and fall foliage of the Slade Ranch in southwestern Saskatchewan.

The ranch is featured in this image posted by my friends, Brenda Baker and Art Slade.

I played around with combinations that would partner the two inspirations in a combined sketch. See the black and white rough shown on the right.

It seemed to work. And so I dove right in with paintbrush and color!

You still have a few days to see Up The Coulee in real life along with a couple of my ink and watercolor abstracts created in a class with Anne McElroy.

All three pieces – along with the work of other workshop participants – are on display in The Workshop Show at Hues Art Supply (1818 Lorne Avenue in Saskatoon) until the end of January.

Hues Workshop Show 2017

As an artist, I’m always learning. Sometimes it’s through trial and error in my sketchbook or studio. Other times I’m inspired by studying with other artists – via video or live classes.

Our local Hue’s Arts Supply is a great place to learn. Paul and the crew arrange for local artists to deliver a variety of evening workshops; and I’ve been fortunate enough to take two of them.

For the month of January 2017, Hues is generously mounting a show consisting of pieces created by students in these workshops.

I’ve contributed three pieces to the upcoming show: two abstract paintings I created in an Expressive WC Mark Making class taught by Anne McElroy, and one landscape painting I created in a WC class taught by Alison Montgomery.

You can see the show at Hues (1818 Lorne Avenue South in Saskatoon) during business hours from Monday to Saturday throughout the month of January.

If you’d like to chat with some of the artists about our work and learning, come join us for the Exhibit Reception on Saturday, January 7^th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Hope to see you there!

Plein Air Show At HUES

Starting today, September 1st, you can view samples of the work of various Saskatoon artists who share an interest in painting in the great outdoors.

The show runs from September 1 through 30. An exhibition reception will take place at HUES (1818 Lorne Ave) on Saturday, September 10th between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

Jean Dudley coordinates the weekend excursions that have taken the painters, who work in a variety of mediums, to various sites in and around the city.

HUES Art Supply serves as headquarters for the Saskatoon Plein Air Club.

Owner, Paul Trottier, graciously offered the gallery space at the shop for a show and sale of works created outdoors by the members of the club.

Eight artists will be sharing their works: Pat Doig, Jean Dudley, Jane A. Evans, Irene Hughes, Cheryl MacDonald, Brett Schiissler, Diane Schiissler, and yours truly, Pat Katz.

Please consider this your personal invitation to drop by HUES and check out the show.

Sadly, I won’t be in attendance on the day of the reception, as that weekend I will be enjoying another plein adventure, creating sketches in St John’s, Newfoundland.

Do drop by and enjoy the show at the reception or some other time in September.

I know the experience will bring you a breath of fresh air!

Garden Gallery In The Rear View

As I look in the rear view mirror, it’s just a week ago that we welcomed guests to the tenth annual Mudslinger’s Garden Gallery in the Saskatoon gardens of Dale and Betty Gibbon and their next door neighbours, Janet and Ross.

For the most part, the weatherman cooperated with sunny skies. Only a brief sprinkle of rain mid afternoon had us rushing to get the paintings under cover.

Thanks to the Mudslingers for welcoming me as a Guest Artist and making my paintings part of your event.

I posted a number of my paintings in the lead up to the Gallery. So many of you will have seen them.

I want to share here a few photos of some of the clay and glass works that were also on display. There were engaging wall works by Roxanne Enns with their elegant long shapes and intertwining swirling patterns.

There were platters and bowls and mugs by Paula Cooley, with their finely scribed patterns and strong colors.

There were delicate vases by Lorraine Sutter with her signature feather and horsehair patterns tracing the surfaces of each piece.

There were brightly colored glass works by Betty Gibbon.

There were whimsical clay and glass pieces by Diane Koshgarian, and bold sculptures by fellow Guest Artist, Les Potter. (Sorry no pictures of those to share).

There was a beautifully shaped urn by Ken Wilkinson featuring intricate lace work to hold the top in place.

We really appreciate the friends, fellow artists, family members, and patrons who took the time to add a Garden Gallery visit to their day.

A highlight of the day for me was spending a half hour painting and chatting with young Tanaya while her Mom browsed the wares on offer.

There’s no hesitation in the brushes of young artists. They pick up the paint and let it fly. We could all learn something from those courageous beginners’ minds.

Garden Gallery Preview #4 – Floral Charms

What’s a garden show, without a few flowers? I’ll be bringing several floral sketches when I join the Mudslingers as a guest artist at their upcoming annual Garden Gallery.

You and others who love art and gardens are most cordially invited to this year’s event which takes place on Thursday, August 18th between noon and 7:00 pm.

You’ll find the Garden Gallery at 2422 Clarence Ave South here in Saskatoon.

The flower beds and lawns will play host to original clay and glass works by these fine artists: Betty Gibbon, Ken Wilkinson, Paula Cooley, Diane Koshgarian, Lorraine Sutter, and Roxanne Enns.

Fellow guest artist, Les Potter, will be showing his sculptures as well.

And, of course, my original watercolor paintings will be joining all their fine works in the gardens.

I’ve posted four sets of previews – samplings of some of the paintings you will find on offer from the Pauseworks Studio at the Garden Gallery. This is the final preview of paintings from the Pauseworks Studio: Floral Charms.

These watercolors are matted, framed, and ready to hang in your home or office or to share as a gift with someone special.

The images that you see threaded throughout this message are sketches that were inspired by flowers I’ve enjoyed in my own garden and our home.

I hope you are able to join us on Thursday to see these beauties – and the fine works of my fellow artists – in person. The show and sale will take place – rain or shine.

Feel free to share this invitation with others you think would be interested in the event. The more the merrier!

Garden Gallery Preview #3 – From My Travels

Where I go, so go my sketchbook and paints. I’ll be bringing a few outdoor sketches from my travels when I join the Mudslingers as a guest artist at their upcoming annual Garden Gallery.

You and your friends are most cordially invited to this year’s event which takes place on Thursday, August 18th between noon and 7:00 pm.

You’ll find the Garden Gallery at 2422 Clarence Ave South here in Saskatoon.

The flower beds and lawns will play host to original clay and glass works by these fine artists: Betty Gibbon, Ken Wilkinson, Paula Cooley, Diane Koshgarian, Lorraine Sutter, and Roxanne Enns.

Fellow guest artist, Les Potter, will be showing his sculptures as well.

And, of course, my original watercolor paintings will be joining all their fine works in the gardens.

I’m posting four sets of previews – samplings of some of the paintings you will find on offer from the Pauseworks Studio at the Garden Gallery. This is preview #3 of paintings from the Pauseworks Studio.

These watercolors are matted, framed, and ready to hang in your home or office or to share as a gift with someone special.

The images that you see threaded throughout this message are sketches that I captured during recent travels in Provence, France (a hillside village, and an outdoor breakfast) and British Columbia, Canada (the view from the Old Vines Restaurant at Quail’s Gate Winery in the Okanagan).

I hope you are able to join us on Thursday to see these beauties – and the fine works of my fellow artists – in person. The show and sale will take place – rain or shine.

Feel free to share this invitation with others you think would be interested in the event. The more the merrier!

Garden Gallery Preview #2 – Trees & Fields

What’s a garden show without a few trees of varied shapes, sizes and colors?

I’ll be bringing trees in paint and on paper when I join the Mudslingers as a guest artist at their upcoming annual Garden Gallery.

Consider this your invitation to this year’s event which takes place on Thursday, August 18th between noon and 7:00 pm.

You’ll find the Garden Gallery at 2422 Clarence Ave South here in Saskatoon.

Artfully arranged throughout the flower beds and lawns will be original clay and glass works by these fine artists: Betty Gibbon, Ken Wilkinson, Paula Cooley, Diane Koshgarian, Lorraine Sutter, and Roxanne Enns.

Fellow guest artist, Les Potter, will be showing his sculptures as well.

And, of course, my original watercolor paintings will be joining all their fine works in the gardens.

I’m posting four sets of previews – samplings of some of the paintings you will find on offer from the Pauseworks Studio at the Garden Gallery. This is preview #2 of paintings from the Pauseworks Studio. Preview #1 featured images ‘Inspired by France’.

Boreal Brilliance-w_3 These watercolors are matted, framed, and ready to hang in your home or office or to share as a gift with someone special.

These images that you see threaded throughout this message are paintings that have been inspired by the fall colors of our Saskatchewan boreal forests, and by the fields, trees and skies that make up so much of this great province of ours.

I hope you are able to join us on Thursday to see these beauties – and the fine works of my fellow artists – in person. The show and sale will take place – rain or shine.

Feel free to share this invitation with others whom you think would be interested in the event.

Garden Gallery Preview #1 – Inspired By France

I’m excited to be joining the Mudslingers as a guest artist at their annual Garden Gallery.

This year’s event takes place on Thursday, August 18th between noon and 7:00 pm.

The location? In the beautiful gardens at 2422 Clarence Ave South here in Saskatoon.

You’ll find original clay and glass works by these fine artists: Betty Gibbon, Ken Wilkinson, Paula Cooley, Diane Koshgarian, Lorraine Sutter, and Roxanne Enns.

Fellow guest artist, Les Potter, will be showing his sculptures as well.

And, of course, my original watercolor paintings will be joining all their fine works in the gardens.

Over the next few days, I’ll be posting four sets of preview samplings of some of the paintings you will find on offer from the Pauseworks Studio at the Garden Gallery.

These watercolors are matted, framed, and ready to hang in your home or office or to share as a gift with someone special.

The first installment of images that you see threaded throughout this message are paintings that have all been ‘Inspired By France‘ – from the persimmons at Mas St Antoine, to a shop in the market at Uzes, to a flower shop display in the streets of Paris.

I hope you are able to join us on Thursday to see these beauties in person. The show and sale will take place – rain or shine.

Feel free to share this invitation with others whom you think would be interested in the event.

Just Ten More Sleeps!

I’m excited. There are just ten more sleeps until the 2016 edition of the Mudslingers Garden Gallery. And YOU and your friends are invited!

This year’s event will be held on Thursday, August 18^th from Noon to 7 pm in the beautiful gardens at 2422 Clarence Avenue S here in Saskatoon.

The Backstory: Ten years ago, we opened our garden on O’Brien to host a fine group of artisans known as the Mudslingers in presenting their very first Garden Gallery. The idea was to display fine art and crafts – mostly pottery – in a natural setting, with the greens of the garden providing the backdrop.

The show and sale was a great success, and the group has continued this annual tradition of staging an outdoor show. I’ve taken part as a guest artist in the past and will be doing so again this year.

The Artisans & Artists: You’ll find pottery and glass works by Betty Gibbon, Paula Cooley, Ken Wilkinson, Dian Koshgarian, Lorraine Sutter and Roxanne Enns, as well as a selection of my watercolor paintings. Fellow guest artist, Les Potter, will also be presenting his abstract sculptures.

The event takes place – rain or shine. We are of course, hoping for sunny weather – and we’re also hoping that you will drop by and join us for the show. Spread the word – and spread the sunshine, too!

A Few Simple Pleasures Still Available

Half of the images in the Simple Pleasures series headed off to new homes during the March 20 Spring Thing Show & Sale. The remaining 13 are still available for purchase, and shown below.

If you missed the show and there is one here that catches your eye – as a treat for yourself or someone else – just drop me a line and claim it for yourself.

The original images are 5×5″ – framed up to 6×6″ – in black,white or espresso stand up frames. Price per image is $70 plus $15 shipping/handling plus taxes for a total of 93.50.