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!

Cyclelogik Art Show

"Grooving" one of two pieces I have in this show

Cyclelogick's 4th Annual Holiday Show OCCUPY is still on display (until Jan. 8th).  If you are in the beautiful Wellington West area (Hintonburg, Ottawa) please drop by this lovely shop!  There is affordable art for all tastes, coffee, and oh so fancy bikes  and bike stuff. Here's some pictures!

"Babysitting" the bunny watching television in the bottom left corner is my other piece!

Another show starts tomorrow night!

In addition to the Lemon Jellow show (see below), my art will be featured in another exhibit opening tomorrow night: Cyclelogick's 4th Annual Holiday Show - OCCUPY!
Opens Friday Dec. 9th, 2011 - 8-11:30pm
Featuring fabulous food by Essence Catering
More than 40 local emerging and established artists will OCCUPY the walls of Cyclelogik!
Come for the art, the music, the party, the food, lots of interesting surprises, and the friendly vibe. This is one of Ottawa's BEST parties! Tell your friends!

Lemon Jellow Productions Holiday Event Starts Tomorrow!

"Need a ride home" by Maya Hum up for sale

This year I started working with a fantastic arts collective called Lemon Jellow Productions.  Our next event is "Deck the halls with ART from Lemon Jellow." Back to back parties from 8pm ’til midnight on Friday (tomorrow!), December 9 & Saturday, December 10. Come for caffeine and cookies on Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Location: 25 Charlevoix St. Ottawa

This pARTy is a two for one deal. You get to knock off a few names from your shopping list plus you get to share some Xmas cheer with a bunch of folks. A DJ will be spinning some toe tapping tunes and our mystery re-gifting table will raise some dough for Pink Triangle YOuth.

Lemonjellow pARTies are wicked networking gigs too so who knows what opportunities may slip if you give it a miss.  Julie’s rounded up a bevy of artists who are keen on beautifying your walls and those of your loved ones this holiday season.
Delightful elves will greet you at the door with a holiday smile and if you’re lucky you’ll find yourself under the mistletoe.
So bring your kissing lips and your dancing legs and your strong arms for carrying some art home.

Pic-a-tures!

Some pictures leading up to my opening last week....

Working late at the studio...

Organizing my pieces for the show

It's starting to get official...

not an opening without some drinks and munchies!

Pieces are in place, let the show begin!

Thank-you everyone for coming out and showing your support on my opening night! (And to those who came to visit me tonight for my second gallery/studio showing!)  It really means a lot to me.

Next, is to start working on posting these pieces on my website so viewers can get a closer look. I will let you know when they are up!
Thanks again!

Lines in Progress - Update

Thank-you everyone who braved the rain to come out to my Lines in Progress opening.  For those who could not make it, I will be holding additional gallery hours Wednesday, December 7th, from 5-9pm. I will also open up my studio!