All That Glitters…IS Gold!
There are many things one thinks about in a painting. Often, it's how to handle your chosen medium and how to best reveal the light in a three dimensional form on a two dimensional surface.
T E A R – Allan Harding MacKay :: How Much Art = Democracy
Canadian War Artist, Allan Harding MacKay destroyed five of his own works, in protest of the Harper-led Canadian government and their erosion of democratic rights. In his "Speak Up, Speak Out" expression, MacKay states, "The value of openness, justice, honesty, fairness and unfettered participation by all MP's is being held hostage by a government that holds the Parliamentary System in deliberate contempt..."
Countdown to Gwaii Haanas Artist Residency – Haida Gwaii
I'm 10 days away from heading out on the open road and sea to Haida Gwaii for my residency. I've been blogging about the countdown on my CAMP Art Project site, so do head over there and have a look!
Plein Air Impressionism Workshop – Artist Janice Tanton at Haida Gwaii Museum May 27, 10-5 pm
I'm very excited to be doing a workshop as part of my residency in Gwaii Haanas. If you're on island, come join us!
Allan Harding MacKay, Canadian War Artist Destroys His Work in Protest of the Harper Government
As an artist, I applaude and support Mr. MacKay for his art action and thank him for standing up and speaking out on what he believes in. The erosion of our democracy is happening by tiny increments. Who else, but the artist to help draw attention to matters of concern for everyone.
Artist’s Guide To Surviving a Tax Audit
In Canada, we are currently under the thumbs of one of the least "artist-friendly" governments since Confederation. There's a reason for that. Artists are not afraid of speaking out, acting as catalysts for change, observing change in the larger society and finding unique and expressive ways to shine light into dark corners of corrupt governments. That frightens those in power - it always has. They are frightened of what they do not understand.
Alberta Light, A Retrospective :: Neel deWit-Wibaut at Bluerock Gallery
Neel de Wit-Wibaut is a painter who splits her time between Calgary and a remote location in the Alberta foothills. Devoted to her work, she has been painting faithfully for decades. Her paintings express her deep appreciation of nature and invite the viewer to join her in a reflection on light. Working primarily in oils on wood, her subjects are inspired moments of illumination—sunlight, moonlight and the colors in shadows. This retrospective is a tribute to Neel’s remarkable career and an homage to the Alberta foothills where she has lived for more than half her life.
A Delicate Art – An Illustrated Talk by Mary-Beth Laviolette
If you are in Canmore on Thursday, May 3rd, you must take the time to attend this talk by independent curator and writer, Mary-Beth Laviolette. Mary-Beth will be doing an…
How To Make Small Wire Armatures for Sculpture Projects
In this post, artist Janice Tanton provides material information and video instructions on how to make 8" figure armatures for sculpture. They are great for artists, school projects and kids.
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