Tag: art
How To Paint A… random composition (part two)
The other week, I went through?áthe steps I took in making a painting with no source material. Using random marks and composition, I allowed my intuition and previous painting experience to guide whatever happened next. In a similar manner I have made another example to share with you here. I started with paper, two tubes…
How To Paint A… random composition (part one)
Welcome back to the “How To Paint A…” series! After a long hiatus, I am making/documenting/writing short tutorials on how to paint different things. This week, I offer an example of “How To” break through Painter’s Block. The best way to cure a fear of flying is to fly. The best way to break through…
Painting with Class
Have you always wanted to paint? Whether you have your own supplies or not, here is an opportunity to paint in a welcoming, open, and fresh space. Your instructor, Natasha Henderson, is an equally fresh and funny artist with loads of experience in teaching painting to all levels of learner. This summer,?áwe have?áset up a…
From Left to Right
Opening with an evening vernissage next Saturday June 16 at 7pm, please join us and Darlene St Georges for her solo exhibition, From Left to Right. Darlene’s work is incredible, intricate, thought-provoking and enveloping. As with all excellent painting, it should be experienced rather than just seen.?á Washes, glazes, and layers of oil paint create…
Triple Treat craft demos
We are proud to present an exciting event on Sunday June 3. Three artists who are in the current exhibition “Cross Pollination” will give a short public demonstration of their craft. Lauren Trimble will show and tell how she makes ceramic tiles. Heather Boyd will present the process behind her copper wire mixed media sculptures.…
DiP into painting
Drop-In Painting classes are a fun way to explore and learn about painting without a huge commitment. Drop-In Painting is a way to express yourself while painting under the guidance of an experienced artist. Relax. Create. Enjoy a cup of tea. Drop-in painting is now being offered MORE often… SUNDAY: 11am-1pm SUNDAY: 1pm-3pm TUESDAY: 7pm-9pm…
Jenny McMaster presents her work: Tight Laced
This?álast weekend was a busy and exciting one. Cross Pollination opened on Saturday, an exhibition featuring Jenny McMaster, myself (Natasha Henderson,) Heather Boyd, Keivan Khademi?áShamami, and Lauren Trimble. Earth Day was on Sunday. Sunday also was when Jenny McMaster presented a talk about her work at Fleurbain. Hear what Jenny has to say about her…
more artists spoke
On April 14, three artists graciously shared their time, knowledge, and ideas with us in Fleurbain. Denise Buisman Pilger, Jennifer Hamilton, and Kimberley Mok were three of six artists who showed their work in Art and Architecture. Thank you to the artists, the viewers, and everyone who made this show such a success. Denise Buisman…
artists spoke
On March 31, three artists from the current exhibition Art and Architecture graced our podium and ears with their insights into Architecture and Art, citing artistic inspiration as diverse as book gilding, Bauhaus textiles, dreams, and beyond. Today (April 14) at 3pm the exhibition’s remaining three artists will inspire us with talks about their works.…
Painting Create Nights
Remember the good ole days when Bob Ross would guide you, step-by-step, through the process of making a painting? Isn’t it time to revisit such a fun yet methodically satisfying approach to making a beautiful painting? Painting Create Night is the newest format of *FUN* one-shot, evening workshop where you eat, drink, make merry, and…