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Power of Paint 2016 ANNUAL SUNSHINE COAST BC ART EXHIBITION

Dear art lovers,

Thank you, on behalf of the Eleven Equal Artists for another outstanding Power of Paint Exhibition on the Sunshine Coast, BC. I am not certain that 6 or so years ago, when we first conceived of Power of Paint that we realized what it was we were doing. Eleven Equal Artists have not only begun an art show, we have brought to life an event.

Through hard work and shared vision we have mounted not only an exhibition of our own diverse styles but an event which included a collaborative art piece, a bursary, live music, food and drink and the attention of the community at large.

Despite the collective hard work of all the artists involved in this show, it would mean nothing if not for you. The success of Power of Paint really lies with the art supporters, the curious, the casual observers and true believers who have attended this event at different times over the last 5 years. For that we thank you.

Special arty thank you to our volunteers, supportive partners and to Ginny Vail for raining in the toddlers.

Eleven Equal Artists :  Morley Baker, Josefa Fritz Barham, Todd Clark, Elizabeth Evans, Greta Guzek, Carol LaFave, Kim LaFave, Ian MacLeod, Cindy Riach, Nadina Tandy and Marleen Vermeulen

Click on image for slide show of Power of Paint 2016 Sunshine Coast BC

Musing from my Sunshine Coast studio.

A  simple yes or no, what to keep and what to burn. Yesterday I took a look at my 'no' pile and thought I liked the shapes of one but not the piece as a whole. I was ripping the paper before my brain had anytime to stop and think, before I knew it I had a yes from a no. 

 

Studio dog Tula overseeing Nadina's messy studio.                                 &n…

Studio dog Tula overseeing Nadina's messy studio.                                                                                                           iPhone capture by Nadina Tandy

Before I had time to think I was ripping paper and gluing it to the panel.                             &…

Before I had time to think I was ripping paper and gluing it to the panel.                                                                                iPhone capture by Nadina Tandy

Art Matters 4 easy steps to inner peace and getting shit done

Dear Friends and Art lovers,

It is time for me to take my own crabby, bossy, ranting  advice and apply the Art Matters steps. I am not sure how it has come to this, but, I am having an unusually jittery start to creating new work this winter. Last year, at this time, I had rented a larger studio with more space and found it inspiring to not be surrounded by piles of older work nor all the other distractions of working from home. Time seems to shift when you are able to focus. I am trying so hard to focus. So, no more digressing,no more creative procrastination. My studio is organized to within an inch of it's life, pencils are sharpened and the coffee is on. 1..2..3.. GO!

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September 16-The 2nd Annual FULL CIRCLE Fashion & Art Event

Dear Friends and art lovers,

I have contributed the painting 'Waiting Bells', for the glamorous and fun fashion & art event presented by Malene Grotrian Design FULL CIRCLE Fashion & Art Event, a fundraiser event for OVCARE  (BC's Ovarian Cancer Research Team)

Tickets are still available for this fabulous event: Malene Grotrian Design or call the Studio Boutique at 604-568-0666



Silent Auction Painting 'Waiting Bells', 16"X16" Acrylic on Canvas ~ from The Apotropaeic Effect Series | Symbol of protection and new beginnings. Malene Grotrian Design FULL CIRCLE Fashion & ART Event-September 16th, 2014 in support o…

Silent Auction Painting 'Waiting Bells', 16"X16" Acrylic on Canvas ~ from The Apotropaeic Effect Series | Symbol of protection and new beginnings. Malene Grotrian Design FULL CIRCLE Fashion & ART Event-September 16th, 2014 in support of Ovarian Cancer research.






Heart Soul Mind May 23 - June 6, 2014

I am still sifting through photographs from the Friday night and Saturday reception at the Bugera Matheson Gallery in Edmonton, Alberta.  I had so many wonderful conversations with people that were genuinely interested in art and the process of its creation. The connections made on this level were deeply gratifying and it makes all the time alone in the studio worth while.

Thank you Angela Bugera Matheson for the opportunity to share my work in your Gallery

Thank you Angela Bugera Matheson for the opportunity to share my work in your Gallery

 

 

If you have friends and family in Edmonton the exhibition is up until June 6th . Heart Soul Mind is a well curated show Jean Pederson and Alex Peck-Whyte my two new friends - we rocked it.

For more information bugeramathesongallery.com




BOOK LAUNCH

Book Launch for "Walking on Heads"by Dania Matiation

Join us for the long awaited celebration and launch of Dania Matiation's book "Walking on Heads"

 Walking on Heads: My Charming Imposter: a Cautionary Tale

My Charming Imposter: A Cautionary Tale
Dania Matiation

This novel is based on the true story of the author’s relationship with a charming imposter. Anni Mills lived a comfortable, fulfilling life. Then, cancer struck. Both she and her daughter, who was in the prime of her life, received the same damning diagnosis.

Under a guise of empathy and adoration, a Dutch ‘academic’ moved into her life, only to benefit financially from her generosity and grief over the loss of her daughter. Following his abrupt departure, evidence led Anni to other women around the world who were similarly misled by the con artist. They began to blog—with wisdom, wit, feistiness and resilience—about his web of deceit.

date: Febuary 23,2013

time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

location: Sunshine Coast Arts Centre,Sechelt,B.C.

cost: free

contact: Bronia Kingsbury