Artist Blog of Cheryl Radford

Square Foot Show

12/2/2023

The 11th annual Square Foot Show At Westland Gallery in London.
Grand Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 6th, 3 – 9 pm.
Show runs: December 6, 2023 - December 30, 2023.
LONDON FREE PRESS | WESTLAND GALLERY
470 works of original works of art by 250 local artists hang in a beautiful mosaic from floor to ceiling.
This exhibition is a must-see for new and experienced collectors, artists, and art enthusiasts.
My entries:
"Dundas Streetscape with Figure" (India ink & watercolour & Gouache, mounted on birch panel) 12” x 12”
" Figure and Ferns" (India ink & watercolour, mounted on birch panel) 12” x 12”

St Thomas Miniature show & Sale

10/29/2023

Ink and watercolour illustration of the historic Southern Loan Co in St. Thomas Ontario.

Ink and watercolour illustration of a dichromatic brick facade in St. Thomas, Ontario.

MINIATURE SHOW at St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Center
Location: 301 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON
Dates: November 14 to December 23, 2023

My five entries are:

Southern Loan Co.
Dichromatic Brickwork
Figure & Aberdeen Block
UF No. 28
UF No. 29

All illustrations are ink and watercolour, mounted on birch panel and are for sale. The miniature show and sale is at the St. Thomas Public Art Center, in St. Thomas, Ontario.

Miniature show

9/6/2023

Dates: September 11 - September 29, 2023
Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 13 from 2 to 4pm
Location: Art with Panache in the Talbot Centre (465 Richmond St, London)

My three entries are:

CTO, Save Me
Rain Boots
Corks No. 1

All art pieces are 6" x 6", ink and watercolour, mounted on birch panel and are for sale.

Ink and watercolour illustration of Call the Office, mounted on birch panel.

Ink and watercolour illustration of Rain Boots mounted on birch panel.

Ink and watercolour illustration of CORKS created with Old South street names, mounted on birch panel.

In view of the Artist

7/28/2023

St Thomas Public Art Centre

"The "In View of the Artist Annual Juried Exhibition" is an art exhibition that celebrates the creative vision of artists by showcasing their unique perspectives on the world. The exhibition is open to a variety of artistic styles and mediums, and features works that reflect the artist's personal view of reality, whether it is real or imagined.
The exhibition is designed to encourage artists to express their individuality and creativity and to share their unique point of view with the world. The works on display may include realistic depictions of the world as the artist sees it, or they may be abstract or surreal interpretations of the world around us.

The beauty of the exhibition lies in the fact that there are no restrictions on the subject matter or style of the artwork. Artists are free to explore and express their unique vision in whatever way they choose. This means that visitors to the exhibition can expect to see a wide variety of works that reflect the diversity of artistic expression.
Ultimately, the "In View of the Artist Annual Juried Exhibition" celebrates the power of art to capture and communicate the individual perspective of the artist."
So pleased that "Cincy, Saving Me" has been juried into this exhibition.

Cincy, Saving Me (ink and WC) 9 x 13 in c2023

Inspiration...

2/23/2023

Spent a couple of days in Toronto, a pleasant train ride, visiting museums, and enjoying great company, and great conversations over food and some beverages.
At the ROM, went to see the exhibition: Kent Monkman: Being Legendary, (Curated by Cree artist Kent Monkman, Being Legendary presents an installation of new original paintings by the artist alongside cultural belongings from collections at ROM). Interesting and educational.
At the AGO, went to see the exhibition: Leonard Cohen: Everybody Knows, (An enduring artistic force, Canadian novelist, poet, and singer-songwriter poet Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) is renowned the world over for his meditations on beauty, death, loss and the human heart). Inspirational.
Both exhibitions are worth a visit!

Image from ROM website RE: Leonard Cohen exhibition.

WAG Gift Shop

8/29/2022

I am pleased to say that the Woodstock Art Gallery Gift Shop, now carries my artwork and art cards. Last Friday, I delivered nine pieces of artwork, some framed, some matted plus 8 of my greeting cards. Framed pieces include the architectural illustrations: Woodstock Streetscape with Capitol Theatre, Theatre Woodstock, and Woodstock Market. All these pieces of art were completed in 2022. And working on some more. And Woodstock architectural greeting cards to come.

The Woodstock Art Gallery Gift Shop features unique items crafted by local artists (and your purchase supports both artists and programming at the Gallery), including pottery, glass, jewellery, fabric arts, paintings, prints, art cards and more. If you become a member of the Woodstock Art Gallery you receive a 10% discount.

Plein air with handmade Charcoal

5/30/2022

I have been invited to show 3 pieces of my golf course artwork at a plein air exhibition at Westland Gallery. The French term plein air means out of doors and refers to the practice of painting entire finished pictures out of doors. My artworks are not really paintings, but rather charcoal drawings that were completed on location. The more interesting part is that I made the charcoal from trees on that very golf course.

Name: Plein Air Group Exhibition 2022 (Various Artists)
Dates: June 7th to June 25, 2022
Live Painting in Wortley Village: Friday, June 17th from 4 - 7 pm and Saturday, June 18th from 9 am to noon

I read a book called "The Organic Artist" by art instructor Nick Neddo. He covers a lot of techniques and projects including making paper, wild ink, working with soapstone, clay, wood, printmaking, and the list goes on. The book inspires creativity and encourages you to get out into nature. I tried a few projects and then I decided that I would make charcoal. The author recommends willow. The 18th hole at Greenhills Golf Club is lined with willow trees. I started picking up the appropriately sized sticks and went from there. The process infographic is below.

The charcoal was made last summer. The plein air drawings were completed this month. May 2022 at Greenhills Golf Club.

See more golf course illustrations.

Graphic showing how the artist made charcoal from willow sticks to use on drawings of where the willow sticks were picked up.

International Women's Day 2022 Exhibition

3/14/2022

International Women's Day 2022 Exhibition at Westland Gallery.
February 22nd - March 12, 2022

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. I was honored to be included in this exhibition. Many London and area women artists were also being represented. And it was fun to attend a (small) opening again, completed the afternoon with a beverage and some great conversation. Looking forward to be included in the Plein Air Show Group Exhibition @ Westland Gallery from June 7 to June 25.

Participating Artists Included:
Angie Quick, Margot Ariss, Kelly Greene, Pat Deadman, Danielle Hoevenaars, Meredith Milton, Patience Morrisey, Rosemary Sloot, Erica Dornbusch, Kerry Ferris, Agneta Dolman, Donna Andreychuk, Antje Laidler, Jen Hamilton, Bonnie Parkinson, Valda Christine Glennie, Selma Popovic, Marcy Saddy, Genet Hodder, Cheryl Radford, and Johnnene Maddison.

Save Me Series Painting of Stanley Street

50 shades of colour - postponed

3/20/2020

The New Canvas of Life committee has decided to postpone the upcoming event on April 21, 2020 until the Fall of 2020

This was my submission to this year’s New Canvas of Life in support of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program at London Health Sciences Centre. New Canvas of Life, from May 29 to June 7, at the Grand Theatre-Spriet Stage & Art with Panache Gallery, London.Opening night is May 29, 2018 for New Canvas of Life, presented by The Tricar Group and will feature an intimate performance by Juno Award-winner, singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith. During the reception, you can view the artwork All artwork will be sold via online auction May 29 to June 7, 2018.

Title: Blackfriars Bridge Looking South, Winter
Medium: ink, watercolour and gouche
Image Size: 5 ¾ X 2 ¾ inches
Frame Size: 10 X 8 inches

I live in Blackfriars area and walk the trails by Thames River everyday. One of my favourite subjects is historic Blackfriars Bridge.

Accountability

3/7/2020

An exhibit of work by my friend Kelly Greene at McIntosh Gallery. It's always good to be exposed to different kinds of artwork. Our approaches to art are so very different. I am a sketcher/illustrator who bases art on surroundings, experiences and places and works primarily in two dimensions in watercolour and ink. Kelly is multi-media artist who focuses on environmental concerns, as well as the impact colonization has had on First Peoples. She works in painting, sculpture, installation, and photography. We always have such interesting conversations!

More Info about exhibition: https://mcintoshgallery.ca/exhibitions/current.html

"Greene is a multi-media artist who works in painting, sculpture, installation, and photography. A Mohawk member of the Six Nations of the Grand River in Ohsweken, Ontario, Greene focuses on topics that include environmental concerns as well as the impact that colonization has had on Canada's First People. Although she wasn’t raised within her Indigenous heritage, Greene has spent much of her adult life learning about her Haudenosaunee identity."

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