Show in Wesleyville

by | Jun 18, 2011 | icebergs, paintings exhibition, summer, workshops |

I will be showing work and teaching workshops in Wesleyville in early July. Here’s the schedule: Painting I with Tara BryanFriday & Saturday, July 8th & 9th 2011, 10am-5pm$175 + HST, bring your own materials (or purchase them at the studio)An introduction to oil painting, with the basics of mixing colours and creating a painting. We will discuss choosing a subject, composition, and different techniques of applying paint. Bring several photos you are interested in working from. Painting II with Tara BryanMonday & Tuesday, July 11th & 12th 2011, 10am-5pm$175 + HST, bring your own materials (or purchase them at the studio)For people with some experience handling oil paints. We will focus on planning and completing a painting, discussing different techniques and mediums along the way. Bring several photos you are interested in working on, and any questions you have from previous paintings. Drawing: Edges and Contrast with Tara BryanWednesday, July 13th 2011, 10am-noon$40 + HST, bring your own materials (or purchase them at the studio)Using a variety of drawing tools, we will focus on different ways of looking and defining space to create realistic drawings on paper.Sharpie pen, drawing pencils (a set is best, in a range from 5B to 5H), white eraser, and paper- newsprint, white drawing paper. You can call or email to sign up for any or all classes, or for more information.Janet DavisNorton’s Cove Studio Inc.Located at Job Kean Shop, BrookfieldMail to P. O. Box 223 Wesleyville, NL A0G 4R0Telephone 709.536.2533 Fax 5795 Fax to email...
Opening at the Rooms

Opening at the Rooms

by | Apr 29, 2010 | harbour, icebergs, On Ice, paintings exhibition, The Rooms |

The opening at The Rooms was a great success- I was gobsmacked to find the Theatre packed for my artist’s talk! The window next to the large painting below looks out to St. John’s Harbour; the large painting was done from a photo of that view, leaving out the buildings, wharves, ships, Cabot Tower, oil tanks and anything else man-made, and bringing icebergs inside the narrows. The icebergs around the narrows were taken from late 19th and early 20th century photos in the Archives, so they are like the ghosts of icebergs past. (work installed at The Rooms Provincial Gallery, photos Ellie Yonova, http://www.ellieyonova.com/) One show opened, and I was back in the studio finishing work for another exhibition, this time at Christina Parker Gallery, http://www.christinaparkergallery.com/, opening May 15th. When I am painting, my verbal ability seems to go on holiday, so it’s hard to paint and write about what I’m doing. I’ll stick to the installation at The Rooms Art Gallery for now and add some of the new work over the next...