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Sometimes things just take time… a lot of time! Started January of 2020. Ended Summer of 2024. Four and a half years ago, I responded to a call to artist from LAC about a designing a medal for the Ontario Summer Games to be held in London ON. I had never designed a medal before. I started with taking a walk by the river for some contemplation. Next up, was some research on medal designs through out the years. What did we do before the internet? The reading and observing other designs gives a bit of context and more confidence in what I think I can do and what I want to do. Next up, sketch out some designs in my sketchbook.  Next up, narrow down the ideas and execute a finished drawing. Submit. Wait. One of the hardest parts for me was the write up about my design. I know what I want to say, back getting the right words takes me more time than it should. Because there was a short timeline, it was not much of a wait. They picked my design. That was early February 2020. Then, as we all know, everything shut down, due to the COVID-19. Everything was cancelled. Stay at home. Fast forward four years, it’s now January 2024. The world is basically back to normal. A message comes from LAC, with the news that the Ontario summer games are ago here in London, and my design will be used for the medal.  Sometimes you just need to change things up! I usually create art that is detailed and realistic. I believe drawing skills are critical. And I think it's not until you can draw realistically that you can leap to stylized and abstracted works… in my little brain anyway. So here we go... I started with some very quick sketches (mere minutes) completed on the golf course. Too little time for details. A few pencil lines. Some simple shapes. Maybe a micron pen. Maybe add some tone. Later at home, I had fun creating these colourful, stylized pieces of art. Each is approximately 4 inches by 4 inches. Inspired by a logo I worked on a few months back, where the client wanted an old feel - like a woodcut.  Invite and information for the "in view of the artist" Juried Exhibition at St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre This juried exhibition showcases original two-dimensional works of art that celebrate the artist behind the work, what the artist saw and created, "in their view", real or imagined. This means anything goes. So pleased that these two artworks were juried into to show: "Looking at the Four Story Walkup" (ink, WC, cotton thread) 9 1/4" x 9" c2024 and "The Upper Two Floors" (ink, WC, cotton thread) 13 1/2" x 8 3/4" c2024   The beauty of traditional pen and ink is in the power of simple lines. It's a simple process, using simple tools on a piece of paper. The downside... permanent ink is well, permanent. Sometimes you can correct a mistake, but sometimes it's impossible to correct it! These sketches are drawn from photos, the reasons being:
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”      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:
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. 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:
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 Our dog Buddy is getting a little older and even thou he loves his walks, he sometimes needs a rest break. So instead of letting him decide where to lay down (which could be halfway across a bridge or a road), I now choose a spot that gives me a place to sit. Buddy gets a rest and I get to sketch. Sketches are quick, done in a micron pen and water brush filled with distilled water and india ink, resulting in a nice grey tone. A little bit of the history of the Library. To see the complete history see: www.mywpl.ca/library-history. 1904 - City of Woodstock passes a by-law for the establishment of a public library and donates land at northeast corner of Hunter and Graham Streets for a library building 1905 - Carnegie Foundation awards City of Woodstock a grant of $24,000 for the construction of a library 1909 - Carnegie funded library building opened 1935 - Membership 3,341 1976 - City of Woodstock designates Carnegie library a historic building 1984 - Membership 8,100 The Woodstock Public Library, plus Theatre Woodstock and Woodstock Market are all available as greeting cards at the Woodstock Art Gallery (WAG) gift shop. Reproduced from original illustrations, which are also available at the WAG gift shop. |
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