Monday, April 25, 2011

My Orchid/ Asian Inspired Paintings

My experimental project, here's an example:

"Something Different"
This was done on stretched canvas.  I experimented with Golden's gel mediums, specifically their  fiber paste and coarse molding paste.  So far I like using these products.  They add some nice texture to the pieces, which also create a decent tooth on the surface to catch colour pigments.  I still need to work with the material to get more comfortable though.  Anyways, this and 2 other pieces were displayed in the Orchid show.  They each ended up involving acrylic paint, chalk pastels, india ink, AND watercolours :P

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Orchidophilia!

Hello! If you are looking for something to do this upcoming long weekend come check out the 30th Annual Orchid show at the Nepean Sportsplex.  There will beautiful orchid displays and orchid vendors.  Furthermore there will be a gallery of artwork.  I have three paintings that will be on display and up for sale. And if you are a photographer it is a great opportunity to get some great shots!  As photographers can bring their tripods Sunday from 9 -11am.

Here are the details:
Saturday, April 23rd: 12- 5pm
Sunday, April 24th: 9-5pm (picture takers with tripods welcome from 9-11am)

At the Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario.

Admission fees:
General: $10
Seniors: $ 8
Children: $8

I hope to see you there.