What are you doing next Sunday?

I'll be "Painting the Grand"

The McDougall Cottage Museum (located on Grand Ave South beside the river) is hosting a fabulous fundraiser that I'm thrilled to be a part of.    You are more than welcome to come paint ...  OR  ...  join us along the Grand to watch the artists at work!

Here are the Deets!

You are invited to paint 'en plein air' in a community event, have your artwork exhibited, and support your local museum! The Friends of McDougall Cottage are excited to host "PAINT THE GRAND", an 'en plein air' event to take place in the downtown Galt area of Cambridge on Sunday, June 23rd (rain date July 7th) between 11am and 4pm. There is no cost to participate. The collection of paintings will form an Exhibition from September to December at McDougall Cottage Museum. On December 19th, all paintings will be auctioned, with all proceeds raised to support the Musician-in-Residence programme at McDougall Cottage. WHAT: 'Paint the Grand' en plein air WHEN: June 23rd 11am-4pm (rain date July 8th) 2013 HOW: Register by June 15 at McDougall Cottage WHERE: Your choice! Has to be within walking distance of McDougall Cottage WHO: Painters to paint, art lovers to follow walking guide WHY: It is fun, challenging, artwork exhibited at museum, fundraiser HOW IT WORKS Choose your own inspiration, let us know where you plan to set up your easel- we need completed Entry Forms dropped off at McDougall Cottage NO LATER THAN June 15th (as we will compile a map of locations where artists have chosen to locate, painting 'en plein air', as a walking guide for the general public).  (Email me for a printable Entry Form) On June 23rd, painting commences at 11am, finishes at 4pm, at which time participating artists will return to McDougall Cottage with their canvasses, for a brief Reception. Canvasses will be collected, dried, matted and hung. The collection of paintings from the 'Paint the Grand' event will form an Exhibition, which will be officially launched September 13th. The Paint the Grand Exhibition will be hosted at McDougall Cottage throughout the Fall of 2013, for the artists and public to enjoy, from September 13th until mid December. Visitors will be able to place bids on paintings starting Sept.13th. On December 19th, at our annual Plaid Tidings concert, the paintings will be sold to the highest bidders in a silent auction, with all proceeds to benefit the Friends of McDougall Cottage and advance their flagship programme - the annual Musician-in-Residence. For more information or questions about Paint the Grand, call McDougall Cottage at (519) 624 8250, or drop by Wed-Sun 12-5pm, Thursday 12-8pm, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge. "McDougall Cottage" and "Friends of McDougall Cottage" are on facebook! WHAT IS McDougall Cottage and WHO ARE the Friends of McDougall Cottage? The 'Friends of McDougall Cottage' is an independent group of volunteers who support the good work of McDougall Cottage. McDougall Cottage, built in 1858, is a quaint historic site in the old Galt factory district, in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The whispers of Galt's Scottish heritage, culture and architecture in this historic area are part of Cambridge's distinctive beauty and charm! With the backdrop of the beautiful Grand River, a Canadian Historic River, visitors to the Cottage enjoy quality programming that promotes local heritage, the musical arts, tourism and culture in Waterloo Region. Ontario's most spectacular hand-painted friezes and trompe l'oeil ceilings surround visitors and our community's treasured musicians who share their talents and fill the Cottage with Celtic folk music. The Friends of McDougall Cottage sponsor and administer the annual Musician-in-Residence programme, providing our community with opportunities to experience the music and spoken word that was so important to our area's founding Scottish culture. The Musician-in-Residence programme promotes arts & culture, providing enrichment and learning opportunities through demonstrations, workshops, performances and concerts. It is our hope that McDougall Cottage, and the Friends' Musician-in Residence programme continue to build momentum as a vehicle of social, historical and cultural enrichment for all!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!   I'll post pics and post on Facebook throughout the day *smile*

Have a creative day!!!

Tonight is Art Journal Night -- So I know I will *wink*

Julie's Back with another great Gelli Printing Class!

Mono-printing with your Gelli Plate: Layers and Cool Techniques for your Art Journal 

Saturday June 22, 2013

12:30 - 3:30

$25 (plus tax)

 

Come and have fun creating mono prints and learn more about creating them with Gelli Plates!  Get comfortable creating multiple layer prints using these fabulous techniques:

• water spray and paint "flicking"
• ombre
• color blocking
• sponging
• ink spray stencil transfer 
• gel medium resist 

 and a Bonus Technique! 

     - packing tape "washi" tape

 

Supply ListPlease bring your Art journal, acrylic paints, gel medium, stencils, and stamps.

Add $10 if you'd like to use the studio paints and mediums.

Stencils and stamps will also be available to share.

Contact the studio to register - 519 267 6620 or email thearthousestudio@rogers.com

Hope you can come!!   Have a creative day! 

Looking for something to do on a rainy weekend?

I had a last minute class booked here at the studio for TOMORROW ...
 
Pastel Portraits and Still Life with PanPastel
I've had so many people comment on the PanPastel paintings I created that are hanging in the studio I felt it was high time for a class! YAY!

This is a lesson in “seeing” colour. If you look closely nothing is ever just “red” or “yellow” there are various shades and tints of numerous colours in play - a spectrum of colour if you will. *smile*. This “in studio” class will focus on the art of painting with PanPastel - colour placement and creating depth. Students will transfer their favourite portrait (or still life image) of their choice to an 8x10 stretched canvas and use the Sofft tools to colour it with pastels. So fun. You'll be amazed at how fabulous your picture will become just by paying attention to colour.

Techniques and ideas discussed in this class can be used to create your own painting in the future without the use of transfer images to guide you. Come give it a try and amaze yourself!!!

Supply List (included)

• 2 colour copies of your Image (images should be simple - not too detailed. If you choose to create a still life painting over a portrait, may I suggest selecting an image of an oil painted still life. I find it a little easier to distinguish and replicate colour from an oil painting. Just a tip when choosing your image *wink*). Images should be printed copies from your home printer.
• Regular Gel Medium - I use Golden (for the transfer)
• Acrylic Grounds for Pastels - Golden
• PanPastels (students will have access to the complete Pan Pastel colour palette but if you have your own, please bring to reduce sharing if you like)
• Soft Pastels - I use Faber Castell
• Pastel Pencils - I use Faber Castell
• Sofft Tools (Bar Sponges, knives and applicators)
• Spray Fixative (Krylon or Spectrafix)

In Studio

12:30 - 3:30 Saturday June 8, 2013 Class Fee: $45 + HST (includes supplies listed including the 8x10 Canvas - bring your images)

Contact the Studio for more information 519 267 6620

Using the studio space for some fun canvas makin....

Judy came in today to use the studio space....
She wanted to create a 6x12 canvas inspired by the one I created for the Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine.  She chose to create a canvas with poppies on it!   LOVE how it turned out Judy!  And thanks for coming into the studio today to take advantage of the studio hours and table spaces.

You can too....
bring your supplies and work away in our studio.  Only $2/hr (add $10 to use the studio paints and mediums)  Contact the studio to reserve your table space.

Hope you're having a creative day!

Feeling a little "fishy" ? :)

Had a wonderful day Saturday painting on some BIG canvases with some pretty fabulous girls.  

Here is what I painted...  some fish!!   Go figure!! *smile*

This was part of the "Release" intuitive painting workshop I offer here in the studio.   I mentioned a couple of times throughout the day that I needed to remember to take some pics but I still managed not to snap a couple of pics of them working.  I suppose I also got "into" the painting!  I hope the girls forward me a pic or two of their finished pieces so that I can share with you *nudge nudge, wink wink*.

Spending this week sorting through a paper order I just picked up -- some Japanese papers!!!!   LOVE them!  Watch for them online soon.   UNTIL THEN....   all current in stock scrapbooking papers are on sale (need to make some room....just sayin!!!!)   Time to stock up? *smile*

Hope you had a creative day!

Playing with some Twinkling things.....

I had a lovely evening play with some twinkling products on USTREAM!
An order arrived at the studio today with some liquid Frisket and I had to play with it and the fineliners too.  You know, see if they work *wink* ..  and oh YES!!   I love the result!

I doodled with the frisket and then, once dry, painted over it with splashes of luscious colour (with Twinks and Silks from LuminArte)  So shiny.   LOVE IT

This is a page in progress, but here's the embedded link to tonight broadcast.   Enjoy!

Going to be painting tomorrow (Saturday) with some girls coming in for our "release" painting class.  I'll try to remember to take some pics. *smile*

Have a CREATIVE day!

I'm a cover girl!

 Who knew?  hehehe
YES!  The summer issue of the Canadian Scrapbooker arrived at the studio and I am thrilled to find my mug on the cover advertising my article inside.  hehehehe.....   blushing here - TRULY

Loved what I created for the magazine using resin, some of the new Spellbinders Media Mixage line, and some paper and paints too!  There are three projects for the issue using the bezels and the matching dies (a card, canvas and pendant necklace).  And not one, but Two step outs for you too!

I hope you pick up your copy today (also ONLINE) abd ENJOY!

Look for a supplement video on using resin and bezels later this week posted here and on the Canadian Scrapbooker website!!!  *wink*

Have a creative day!