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Irene Blogg works in a rich and varied range of materials, finding a personal empathy with each one, be it stone, wood or metal. She derives her inspiration from many sources, but it is primarily the abstract images of natural forms that are reflected in her sculptures. |
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Louise Doyle "My style is different from other artists because there are quilt and fabric artists, as well as silk painting artists, but very few blend these three techniques together. I have combined my love of silk painting with quilting." |
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"Art is a mirror that reflects the world through the artist's eyes. The artist' role is to visually communicate to society, the artist's interpretation of the world. Artists can inspire, reflect, instruct, rediscover or challenge society through their artwork." |
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| Scott Johnston I'm trying to combine many things in my paintings; risk, freedom, structure, and emotion - when combining these things, you can't help but make a personal statement. The reoccurring theme in my work is optimism. I think art can make you look at yourself and your life in ways that can comfort you, or discomfort you. |
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Anne Judin Anne usually paints with bold colours, often sticking to the primary colours. She starts with an idea in mind, usually after reviewing her many slides, selecting a subject that recalls an experience or fond memory. Her objective is to lift spirits, to reflect the beauty of life. |
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| Wilf McOstrich My paintings are motivated by an idea that pops into my head, at, or almost always at 3:00 in the morning. Then, there's no sleep until it's down on paper, or canvas. Sometimes art comes out of the blue - a blue mood that is. I love whimsical things and avant-garde thoughts. Other themes are Fall scenes from my Northern Studio and scenes of the Southwest. I never know what is going to happen after the first brush stroke; the picture just builds until it is done. I never, or seldom stop until it is finished - no matter if it takes days. The role of the artist is to bring colour, mood, and feeling to an otherwise weary, dull world. Lord knows; it's not to make a living. The one element any artist must have is Passion. |
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| Clifton Sears Questions I am most often asked: "How long did it take to ... and ... How did you ...?" but technique has never been that important to me. What I find important, is whether or not I captured the essence of the subject and how it impacts the viewer. Questions I ask myself: " Does it touch the emotions, uplift, simplify, or point to nature's beauty? " Although many have gone out of their way to tell me my work is beautiful, and one or two to say it's awful, the comments I most value are how it affected them and the emotions it brought forth. |
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| Rosie Sherman Rosie readily admits that painting often becomes an obsessive passion, consuming all of her energy and thoughts until a piece is done. Each piece holds a special place in her heart because of the pure joy of its creation. The art of painting and the blending of colours have a soothing effect on her soul. She is thrilled to know that her art has brought happiness and pleasure to those who have acquired it for their own home. |
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| Beverley Shukyn The subliminal themes of my work are interrelationships, communication, understanding, and intimacy. This grows out of my work with people as a counselor and facilitator. These themes are carried forward in my art, where I have been experimenting with ways of creating three-dimensional work, where there is much to be explored at different levels with mystery and surprise elements. I enjoy using the transparency of watercolour to create rich textures and colours not usually found in this medium. In my mixed media works I like to combine a variety of eclectic materials to allow the viewer to look through a multiplicity of layers and view intricate images, designs and patterns. Other work explores the development of oil based monoprints in vibrant colours with my signature layers and textures. Currently, I am working in acrylic paint, again using a variety of materials to create abstract images and textures. My works have been described as "intimate, best viewed repeatedly and up close to uncover more and more." The abstract images allow for my own imaginative expression and encourage those of the viewer. |
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| Bill van Oorschot "What led me to become an artist was the urge to create eye-pleasing images of peaceful pieces of nature. This urge has always been there, and once it came to the surface of my mind, it just grew. It was not a particular person or an experience that made me decide to become an artist. I think it's more of a "calling" to which you have no choice but to give in, because it will not leave you alone. You're not content until you paint, and when you finish a painting you want to do another. You have to do another, and as you paint more you want to do more. " |
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"Usually I have a very good idea about where I am going once I sit in front of a blank canvas; however, as the piece comes together, I may find that what I had in mind needs some adjustment. I may change a tone, add or remove a tree, put in a little waterfall, build an escarpment etc. Often it is not under my control; the painting controls me. Believe me, this turns into a struggle sometimes." |
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"I have no trouble being an artist; however, it sure makes many demands. I believe art should be created for the pleasure of society and therefore, the artist has an obligation. Since the artist has been given the talent, it has to be put to use. A real artist has no choice here. He will keep on painting because he can't leave it alone. Vincent van Gogh only sold one painting in his life, yet he could not stop painting." "The many galleries, (both well-known and those less famous), prove there is a need for people to view art. The satisfaction I receive as an artist comes through the pleasant and peaceful expressions on the faces of people who view my work." |
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| Shelley Warsh "The 'artist' has always lived inside of me. There was always an artistic sensibility as far back as I can remember. However, it was probably when my mother took me to a life drawing class as a pre-teen that something clicked inside of me. It was as if I knew somewhere deep down that my soul loved art and wanted to continue on a journey that acknowledged and developed my talent." |
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"I begin to feel that I need to paint. It's as if a voice calls to me from within. I have a studio that is used exclusively for painting and I start to feel like I need to be spending time in the environment of that room. There is an energy that feels as if it's imploding deep inside of me and it's full expression soon will want to explode out onto a canvas. This is the time I let myself be available to the quiet and deep voice of inspiration." " Energy is a reoccurring theme in my work. The heart and soul of the human journey are what my work is about." |
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| Garry Young "I 'm often attracted to specific subjects especially landscape motifs. Aside from finding a composition dynamic or pleasing to the eye, I may find particular elements arresting, such as the play of light and dark, pattern, texture, colour, eye path and centre of interest. I try to capture the spirit of time and place, its particular mood, with attention to light and colour, space and texture." |
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"I enjoy using a variety of brush techniques to suggest abstract
colour areas. I often begin a picture with loose, simplified washes
of colour. Value contrasts are built up by glazing one colour on top
of another. Textures and accents of detail are applied in the final
stage. The resulting effects of flowing washes, layered colours and
visible brushwork help create an impressionistic interpretation of
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