Another art event to add to the list!

Holiday Art Shows!

November and December are packed with great arty events! I am so happy to be participating in the following exhibits. If you are in Ottawa, check these out.  Fun times with amazing art by local artists and at great prices too!









1. OAG Winter Delights Holiday Exhibit
November 10, 2012 - January 19, 2012
Opening Reception: Nov. 28, 6-9pm
Ottawa Art Gallery Art Rental and Sales: 2 Daly Ave.

This group exhibit includes many local artists and a variety of mediums such as photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewellery and textiles. All pieces are original and priced at $400.00 or less. Drop by if you are at the Rideau Centre, we're across the street! (Daly at Nicolas)





2. Holiday Fundraising Art Sale
November 29, 2012 - December 19, 2012
Opening Reception: November. 29,  5 - 8 pm.
Ottawa School of Art Main Gallery: 35 George St.

Come celebrate the Ottawa School of Art's 28th Annual Holiday Fundraiser Art Sale.  Proceeds support local artists and the Ottawa School of Art.

3. 101 UNFRAMED—29 FOREVER
December 1, 2012: 6:30pm—midnight (silent auction: 7—10pm)
EBA: 951 Gladstone Avenue (Super cool location!!)
Tickets: $10 at the door 19+

Gallery 101 host's their annual fundraiser, a highly respected and anticipated event, revamped as 101 UNFRAMED. Enjoy a night of arts and culture, and food and wine, which showcases the talent of Ottawa’s arts community and also supports G101, a local, non-profit artist-run centre. Proceeds from the auction help Gallery 101 maintain its services to artists and the community. To celebrate World AIDS Day and A Day With(out) Art, representatives from Bruce House will be accepting donations for their ongoing support and care of People Living With/Affected by HIV/AIDS in the Ottawa area.  www.g101.ca

4. Holiday Sweat-ER - Cyclelogik's 5th Annual Holiday Art Show
December 7, 2012 - January, 2012



Opening Reception: December 7 at 8:00 pm
Cyclelogik: 1111 Wellington St. West.  8pm
One of the most highly anticipated holiday art shows of the season is back for its 5th year!
Food, music, art, antics, and the work of over 40 artists for sale !


5. And also as noted in my November post, Figureworks will be open until December 2nd.  I highly recommend seeing this show.  The quality of art is breathtaking and I am amazed I got into this show.

Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts: 310 Patrick Street (entrance on Cumberland)

November Art Shows!

Hey look! I will be participating in 3 art events coming up this month! You should come check them out! Yay! See below :)

(Click images to enlarge)

1. Figureworks 2012

Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts: 310 Patrick Street (entrance on Cumberland), Ottawa 

Vernissage/Opening: November 20th, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Award Ceremony will start at 7:30 pm

Exhibition is on display between: November 20th – December 2nd

2. Small Medium Large Fundraiser – one night only – order your art to go! 

Ottawa School of Art Main Gallery: 35 George Street, Ottawa

November 23rd, 6:00 pm

Ticket price: Advanced tickets: $10 purchase at the Ottawa School of Art, or 12$ at the door.

3. Winter Delights Holiday Exhibit (in conjunction with the Ottawa Art Gallery’s “Hats off” party)

The Ottawa Art Gallery-Art Rental and Sales: 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa

November 28th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

For more information: OAG Art rental and Sales   

Post-Nuit Blanche 2012

Phew! It's been a couple days since Ottawa's first all-night art event - Nuit Blanche - and I had a blast! There were over 6000 people that passed by our installation and well over 600 people partook in our photo-booth.  Our pop-up gallery ended up being jam packed with drawings, notes, and signatures.  The overall result was a-maz-ing!  Thank-you everyone who paid us a visit.  To those who danced with us, talked with us, took pictures with us, and made art with us!  Also our lovely volunteers and organizers of this city-wide event - THANK-YOU!  What a success!

Here's some chronological shots of our installation from start to finish! (click picture to enlarge)

And here's a look at the photo booth!

Nearly finished constuction, booth in action, packing her up

More pics are posted on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/LemonjellowProductions

weeeee!

Nuit Blanche Ottawa 2012! This Saturday!

Ottawa is having its first Nuit Blanche this year! I will be popping up a gallery in front of the Ottawa School of Art with Lemonjellow Productions.

Inspired by the creative artistry and imagination of pop-up books, we are presenting a “pop-up gallery.”  Pre-constructed from recycled materials, this temporary gallery is mobile in the sense that we can “pop it up” anywhere in the city.  Our aim is to provide a space where anyone can contribute to this gallery on the spot.  The idea is to foster a communal spirit of sharing, interaction, and support from the ground up.  In essence anyone who wants to be, will become an artist participating in Nuit Blanche!

When: September 22, 6:22 pm - 4:22am

Where are we located?  35 George Street, in front of the Ottawa School of Art in the Byward Market

Facebook Event Page: on.fb.me/O7pEAn

Nuit Blanche Ottawa: www.nuitblancheottawa.ca

I will also have original prints on display at La Nouvelle Scene, a lovely french theatre on 333 King Edward Ave. as part of their Nuit Blanche installation with the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers.  

"Kicking it back" Beach Bash

This weekend I will be participating in the "Kicking it back" Beach Bash! event. I'll be setting up with other great artists, works will be for sale at affordable prices!  Live musical acts, an amazing variety of art, and hey! there's going to be a raffle!  Come out and support local music and local art, a great way to celebrate the remainder of our Summer - at the beach! (Click poster to see what else to expect)

When? This Saturday, August 25th
Time: Noon - 11pm.  (I will be showing art during the afternoon show - see poster)
Where? Westboro Beach (Kitchissippi Lookout)

Instructor's Exhibit: Photos

Here are some shots from the Ottawa School of Art Orleans Instructors' Exhibit. 

My pieces: "Pause II" & "Sonata" $400 each, graphite and acrylic on mylar

 

This show will be up until August 2nd @ the Shenkman Arts Centre | 245 Centrum Blvd.

Gallery Hours

Monday - Tuesday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday - Thursday | 9:00 am to 8:30 pm

Friday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Gallery is closed on Sundays & Civic Monday, with the exception of special events

Instructors' Exhibition

I will be in the Ottawa School of Art Orleans instructors' Exhibition. Opening is this coming Thursday, 6-8pm, free admission :D  This show will be up until August 2nd. 
There will be 2 of my mylar drawing/paintings on display. 

Print Exhibition

Hey! I have been helping out in organizing a print exhibit at Orange Art Gallery that will be opening next week!  Sixteen local printmakers will be showing a variety of original prints.  I will be showing some new prints, hope you can come check out the works.  Here are the details:

Opening Night:
Thursday July 19th from 6-10pm

The exhibit will be on display from July 18th - July 29th.
Free Admission.  You are more than welcome to purchase some art;)

Orange Art Gallery: 233 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, Ontario
http://www.orangeartgallery.ca/events.htm
http://ottawaprintmakers.wordpress.com/
Here is the gallery's promo card:

Beechwood Art in the Parking Lot!

Next Saturday I will be participating and helping out at the Beechwood Art in the Parking lot! The Pavement will be painted and plants will be placed all around!

Live music, art, kid fun, food and your neighbours await you at the parking lot by Arturo’s, Second Cup and Fraser Cafe.  I hope you can come and support this community event! Saturday June 23, 2012.  10am – 3pm

click image to enlarge. RSVP at: on.fb.me/LlcMEi

Summer course offering at the OSAO

I will be teaching a children's camp at the Ottawa School of Art Orleans Campus this year:
Mixed Media: mountains, fields & sea: landscape:

s120c5eb | mountains, fields & sea: landscape | mixed media |
9 – 12 years
July 30 – August 3

Learn to interpret the awesome landscape and develop an appreciation for the immensity and beauty of nature through different art projects! Let’s discover the basics of the
landscape: forms, colours, light and atmosphere. This is a mixed media course so be prepared to sculpt, paint and draw!

For more information visit: http://www.artottawa.ca/osa-eao/index.php

Bloomin’ Art Party and Sale: June 9 & 10

Lemonjellow productions is having another art show coming up soon!  In Lemonjellow fashion, we will be converting a house into an indoor/outdoor (weather permitting) gallery space in the new art hub of Ottawa, Westboro!  These are exciting times for this art collective, of which I am happy to be a part of.  I hope you can make it and celebrate art in bloom with us:

Lemonjellow’s next show is Bloomin’ Art in Westboro during Westfest! Drop by our garden art pARTy and sale and check out the happenings at Westfest. We’ll have a bouquet of artists showing their wares, playing live music, and making live art. There will be home-made goodies to munch on too! 
Drop by, have some lemonade, and flower us with your love!

When: June 9th & 10th (Saturday and Sunday)

Time: 12pm – 6pm both days

Where: 310 Carleton Ave. (Near Wellington St. W) Westboro, Ottawa, Ontario.

You can also RSVP on our Facebook Event Page
Website: wwwlemonjellowproductions.com

Sketchbook Project: Left/Right

Photos from the miniprint show

The fishies is my print :) Copper etch monoprint

Total of 67 artists and a total of 186 works!
The opening reception took place last Thursday, April 12th at the OSA Gallery: 35 George Street, Ottawa, Ontario.  The exhibit will be on display until May 20th.

4th International Miniature Print Biennale Exhibition

I will have a print on display in this exhibit.  I got a sneak peak with the gallerist last night and the show looks amazing!  The opening reception is tomorrow night, from 5pm to 8pm.  Admission is free, come see beautiful art submitted from local, national, and international artists!

Reception:
Thursday April 12, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm
Free to the public - Everyone welcome 

Works will be on display from:
April 12 - May 20, 2012
Location: Ottawa School of Art Main Gallery:35 George Street, Ottawa, Ontario. 

Art is for sale!

Sketchbook Project page: Full/Empty

Sketchbook Project page: On/Off

Class offerings for Spring 2012!

A new season means a new term of classes to teach!  I am excited to announce that I've been hired to teach for the Ottawa School of Art! I will be teaching a weekend youth class at their Orleans campus this Spring.

Ottawa School of Art (Orleans Campus) Shenkman Arts Centre: 245 Centreum Blvd., Orleans, ON. Register Online or call 613-580-2765
 
*Stop Motion Animation - Youth: 11-14 yr.
Registration Code: P120T04
Saturdays 1:00 - 3:30pm
April 21 - June 23, 2012  

I am also still offering classes through the Nepean Creative Arts Centre. 

Nepean Creative Arts Centre:
Nepean Creative Arts Centre (Bells Corners):  35  Stafford Road, Ottawa, Ontario.
Registration information available online, or call 613-596-5783 

*Drawing - Introduction - Adult
Registration Code: 689690
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
April 24 - June 12, 2012

*Photoshop: an introduction - Adult
Registration Code: 689804

Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:30pm
April 25 - June 13, 2012

*For a detailed listing of my spring courses check out the teaching section of my website.

More to come for the Summer term, stay tuned!

Sketchbook Project 2012

Late last year I signed up for the Sketchbook Project 2012 with Art House Co-op.  Artists who sign up are sent a sketchbook in the mail to.... well sketch in, haha.  My sketchbook will be exhibited along side thousands of other creative entries at galleries and museums across North America.  After this tour it becomes part of the permanent collection at The Brooklyn Art Library!   I was late to enter but managed to finish filling out my book.  However, I definitely could have worked on it more.  The theme picked was: Opposite Day.  Here is my cover illustration (Remember it's just a sketch!):

I will post more pictures from my sketchbook in the next little while:)

CABARET INCOGNITO:ASSUMED PERSONALITIES An exploration of the Notions of Identity and Deviance

I'll be participating in Cabaret Incognito's Assumed personalities event tonight with Lemon Jellow! Come check it out!

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Galerie SAW Gallery/Club SAW (bar 19+ ID)
67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON.




Admission: $10 at the door
After 11pm: $5 at the door
100% of the door goes to the performers

Here's their event info: 
CABARET INCOGNITO is a themed Cabaret-format show that incorporates audiovisuals, media, and interdisciplinary performance art that experiments in pushing back the frontiers of aesthetic experiences. It was conceived to create opportunities for the artistically-stricken to get exposure for their performance work while creating a synthesized theatrical environment for the public to immerse themselves in - and be stimulated by - edgy, Avant Garde performances.
Email us: cabaretincognito@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/cabaretincognito
Hidden behind the mask, you are free.
AUDIENCE CHALLENGE: Dress up as your favorite, or fetish alter ego...Are you your own secret agent?
PORTRAIT BOOTH ON SITE OF YOU AND YOUR ASSUMED PERSONALITIES
CO-CURATED BY: Annie Lefebvre and Crissi Kindl
FILM SCREENINGS: 'Avant-Garde 101'
A selection of Avant-Garde short films from the 1920's and 30s taking place in the FREESCHOOL exhibit at SAW Gallery - featuring films from Russia, Germany, and France
 
Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9pm
German Sparkle Party Dance with DJ CPI: 23h00 - 01h00
https://www.facebook.com/events/326071160782617/

Back to back art happenings!

Tomorrow is the "You make my ART beat" party and art show by Lemonjellow productions!  As mentioned before, it'll be jam packed with lovely art!  We've also got live music for the evening show:)

But if you are looking for something fun to do Sunday afternoon, I will be showing my art during the 19th Annual Winter Garden Party (Britannia Park - Ron-Kolbus Centre)11:30-2:00pm.
Afterwards, my fellow studio mates and I will be opening up our studios just next door!  (I just moved into this amazing studio this week.)

Join us for lunch, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a great winter day!
Model Car Racing – Guest appearance!

Don’t miss out on these activities!
• Horse-drawn sleigh ride
• Moon bounce
• “Cheek Art” and crafts
• Dog show
• Maple-taffy, cotton candy
• Marshmallow open-fire roast
• Scavenger quiz
• Fabulous draw prizes
• Music and more!

Information: 613-828-4313
Britannia Park
(Pinecrest & Carling)
102 Greenview Avenue

Sunday, February 26, 2012
11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Artist Studio Tour: Gardener’s
House 104 Greenview Avenue
2:00 pm – 4:00pm

I got my paints out!... this is what happened!

Here's my new painting and mixed media project. I am trying to make some extra colorful/brighter pieces...I really had to fight my urge to make everything monotone to be honest.  But I think this works?

Anyways, more arty delights such as this painting will be on display at THIS SATURDAY's "You make my ART beat" art show & party by Lemonjellow Productions. 

UPDATE! There's going to be live music for the evening show!  You should drop by:)

You make my ART beat - February art show and party

I am doing another show with Lemonjellow productions this month!  I will be displaying mixed media drawings and paintings, hope to see you there:) Other artists featured include Julie LaPalme, Grace Scorrar, Greta Grip, Roy Whiddon and Daniel Martelock!
Here are the details and poster (designed by yours truly).  
You make my ART beat! 

  "Since it's a leap year and February has thrown us an extra day of lovin' Lemonjellow Productions is celebrating the month of LUV with eye candy that will dazzle your eyes in a fabulous setting in Sandy Hill. Glen, Shawn and Louis will welcome you into their love den on February 25th from noon to 5 followed by more fun and misadventures in the evening from 7 until we kick you out." -   Lemonjellow Productions

Year of the Dragon - international print exhibit and exchange

I have been working away on my contribution to Toronto's Proof Studio Gallery's annual International Year of the Dragon Print Exhibit and Exchange.  The first print is kept and used for the exhibition. The other prints are offered for sale or used for the exchange.

Here are some pictures. As usual, it seems I've gone with the cute and simple theme.  Linocut and watercolour on Masa paper, hand pressed with my trusty metal spoon! haha. I believe this will make it my 5th year participating. 

PROOF Studio Gallery is located in Toronto’s historic Distillery District: Studio 104, Case Goods Warehouse, Bldg. 74, 55 Mill Street.
Exhibition runs from January 26 – February 12, 2012
Their opening is on Saturday, January 28th from 2 – 5pm works are for sale

Locally, The Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective will also organize a display showcasing our print contribitions at the Ottawa School of Art:
35 George Street
February 6 – March 5, 2012

UPDATE! The due date for this call for submission has been extended to January 25th! If you think you would like to participate in this show, visit their blog. Or contact Proof Studio Gallery.

Happy New Year!

Another year has passed, full of great new experiences and opportunities in the arts. Thank-you everyone for checking out my blog and website!  Your support means so much to me. 2012, here I come!