PLEIN AIR GROUP SHOW AT HUE’S – AUGUST 2019

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For the last few summers, I've been sharing Saturday morning adventures with the Saskatoon Plein Air group.

This month, Hues Art Supply (which acts as headquarters for the Plein Air group) is sponsoring a Plein Air members' show.

I have a couple of pieces in the show, as do two of my plein air painting colleagues from the Artists' Workshop.

The show is up the entire month of August, so do drop in and have a look as you make your way around town (maybe this week if you're visiting the Summer Exhibition as Hues, at 1818 Lorne Ave, is in the neighborhood).

If you'd like to chat with a few of the artists about our work, we'll be hosting a reception at Hues on Saturday, August 17th between 2 and 4 pm.

We love to talk about making art outdoors - that's almost as fun as painting itself!

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP SPRING SHOW & SALE – APRIL 2019

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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 10^thStreet 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 blog post with full details.

Here's a compilation of one image from each of our member artists.

SPLASH & SQUIGGLE INK & WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP – AUGUST 2018

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I’m stepping out and delivering my first ‘open to the public’ art workshop this summer at Black Spruce Gallery in Northside Antiques on Highway #2, just south of Christopher and Emma Lake. The one day workshop will run from 9 am to 3:30 pm on Friday, August 10th, 2018. If you want to learn more about painting lively, light-hearted, colorful ink and watercolor sketches, this workshop is for you.  I will be sharing a sampling of the techniques I use to create my whimsical, colorful vignettes of the world. You’ll be treated to a series of ‘See & Try’ experiences – brief demos followed by hands on experiments. There will be no pressure to create a grand masterpiece – just an invitation to explore and enjoy. You will learn more about

• Using continuous line contour drawings to loosen up and warm up
• Cultivating the art of noticing as a way to breathe more life into your images
• Creating dynamic lines and taking a creep ‘n’ crawl approach to composition
• Playing with an Elegant Writer to produce fun and easy images
• Mixing and applying watercolors in ways that keep them fresh and lively (using place ‘n’ pull and toss ‘n’ tease techniques)
• Combining watercolor splashes with ink lines – for contrast and emphasis

Morning instruction will be held in the classroom and (weather permitting) the afternoon session will take place en plein air (in the great outdoors). Instructional Level: Some prior experience with watercolors will be an asset, but is not essential. Instruction will be geared to Beginner/Intermediate levels. The workshop fee will be $125 for the day with lunch included. This link will take you to complete details on my session (and other workshops being offered this summer at Black Spruce Gallery), as well as a materials list and an online form for registering for the workshop. I hope to see you there!

STUDENT SHOW AT HUES – JANUARY 2017

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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 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!

MUDSLINGERS GARDEN GALLERY – AUGUST 2016

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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 event 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 2016 Garden Gallery date is just around the corner. 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.

You’ll find pottery and glass works by Betty Gibbon, Paula Cooley, Ken Wilkinson, Diane Koshgarian, Lorraine Sutter and Roxanne Enns, as well as a selection of my watercolor paintings and abstract sculptures by another guest artist, Les Potter.

For a sneak peak at some of the paintings that will be in the show, please check the Pauseworks Studio Blog for 4 preview messages in the lead up to the show. 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.

SIMPLE PLEASURES EVENT – MARCH 2016

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Come celebrate the first day of spring on Sunday, March 20th, with a show and sale of images from the Simple Pleasures series.

• The Spring Thing event will take place at 315 O'Brien Place in Saskatoon from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on March 20th. This Simple Pleasures Invitation gives you all the details.
• For those who can't be there in person on the 20th, you will be able to take part from a distance via the Virtual Gallery Show and Sale.
• This link takes you to the Virtual Gallery of Simple Pleasures Images.
• This link outlines instructions for How to Make A Purchase From The Virtual Gallery.
• Between March 16th and the 20th, you will be able to make your offers electronically. Both live and virtual offers will be finalized during the show on the 20th.

SKETCHES OF SASKATOON BOOK

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In 2013, I published a collection of my sketches featuring the sites and scenes of Saskatoon.

The book was extremely well received. The first print run sold out in just 9 months; and SOS captured and held a spot on McNally Robinson’s Saskatoon Annual Top Ten Bestsellers List for three years running.

You can learn more about the book – how it came to be, what’s included in its pages, and how to get your copies - on the Sketches of Saskatoon dedicated website.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

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It’s a joy to be able to put my art to work in the service of worthy causes.   Over the years I have donated artworks and artbooks to a number of charity events including:

• Artists Against Hunger Auction (CHEP – Child Hunger & Education Program) – 2016, 2015, 2014
• Ronald MacDonald House – Artwork for rooms in new expansion - 2014
• Saskatoon Heritage Society – Silent Auction – 2014 & 2013
• Canadian Association of Professional Speakers – Speaker Benefit Fund Auction – 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
• Mayor’s Gala – 2014
• Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation Fund Raising Auction - 2013
• Autism Services of Saskatoon - Fund Raiser - 2012
• Women’s Mid-Life Health Centre Fund Raising Auction – 2008, 2007, 2006

PAST EVENTS

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Works of art from the Pauseworks Studio – both originals and reproductions – have been available since 2011 through my Fine Art America website.   Original works have also been on display and on offer through these venues:

• Artist’s Loft Gallery – 2015
• Black Spruce Gallery – 2015 & 2014
• Garden Gallery – 2012 & 2011
• Optimus 25^th Anniversary Show & Sale – Saskatoon Club - 2011
• Willow Studio – Branching Out Show - 2010