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**ONLINE WORKSHOP** Negative Painting
THREE - 3 HOUR SESSIONSWEDNESDAY Workshop / 1 pm - 4 pm
Working from a photo reference and drawings, participants will create unique watercolour paintings using negative painting techniques. Step-by-step demonstrations allowing time to paint along will focus on creating texture and depth.
About the Artist
Nancy is an artist, teacher and juror. She is a Director and Past President of the Toronto Watercolour Society (TWS) and a Past President of the Society of York Region Artists (SOYRA). Nancy is an Exhibiting Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, a member of the International Watercolour Society (IWS), Canada and the East Central Ontario Art Association (ECOAA). Nancy has exhibited her work in many solo and juried group shows. An experienced professional teacher, she conducts live and Zoom workshops for art societies in Southern Ontario. Nancy teaches watercolour at the Haliburton School of Art and Design and at Loyalist College’s Summer Art Experience. Nancy’s CV and work can be seen at www.nancynewmanart.com www.facebook.com/NancyNewmanart/
**ONLINE WORKSHOP** Beyond Green: A Journey into Vibrant Landscapes
TWO - 3 HOUR SESSIONSTUESDAY Workshop / 10 am - 1 pm
Step into a world of bold colour in this exciting two-session online painting workshop. Explore the beauty of trees and landscapes not just as they appear, but as they feel. In this workshop, you'll learn to break free from traditional colour palettes and embrace expressive brushstrokes to create powerful landscapes. We’ll cover foundational techniques for building a strong composition using light and shadow to create depth. Then, we'll dive into the heart of using bold, imaginary colour to capture the energy of your personality and the essence of the natural world. This workshop is perfect for all levels, whether you’re a beginner looking to experiment with colour or an experienced painter seeking to loosen up and infuse your work with new energy. Let's create together and focus on painting what we love! What you will learn: • How to create dynamic compositions. • Foundations of colour theory with a focus on non-local colour. • Techniques for creating mood and emotion with colour. • Tips for working with brushes and tools expressively.
Sharlena Wood is a Canadian visual artist whose practice involves painting, drawing and experimental mixed media. Her work is primarily informed by trees, nature, and re-imagining outdoor environments and the natural world we live in, and incorporating unique materials inspired by knowledge working in the art material industry. Sharlena has exhibited in solo and group shows with works in several private collections across Canada and internationally. She has also created extraordinary collaborative artworks collected by over 40 non-profit organizations and private companies including GlaxoSmithKline, Canadian Water Network, Invictus Games, Heenan Blaikie LLP, Cassells Brock & Blackwell LLP, and Celebrity Cruises. Outside of her art practice, Sharlena offers artist talks, art material lectures, and art classes & workshops both privately and with art organizations established across Ontario, Canada.
***IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP*** Top Ten Editing Tips and Tools To Make Your Paintings Great!
FULL DAY WORKSHOP
SATURDAY / 10 am - 4 pm
Description:
As artists we find there are times when a painting just doesn’t look quite right and requires some tweaking to obtain a sense of accuracy; it's close but not close enough. The goal of this workshop is to increase our confidence as artists in creating a finiahsed painting we are proud to share. Harvey’s "Top Ten Editing Tips and Tools” can be used to analyze and improve a painting, taking a "lemon" and making "lemonade!" During our one-day workshop, Harvey will demonstrate each of the Top Ten and practiced, using our own paintings to try them out!
About the Artist:
Harvey Walker is returning to Barrie Art Club as an instructor and has been painting for over 30 years. Harvey is a full-time artist who spent his earlier career as a master cabinet designer and craftsman. He took his love of painting in oil to the forefront in 2010. His works have been featured in numerous juried shows, solo and group shows and the Haliburton Studio Tour. He is an avid plein air painter, from roadside to riverside, and thoroughly enjoys sharing his love for painting by teaching at his Boathouse Studio in Carnarvon. Editing and refining his paintings started ‘en plein air” have given Harvey the experience to develop tried and true methods for editing what was started outdoors.
Website: harveywalkerart.ca / Email: harveywalkerart@gmail.com
** IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP**
INTUITIVE ABSTRACT PAINTING - LETTING GO! FULL DAY SESSIONTHURSDAY Workshop / 10 am - 4 pm
This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience from novice to professional. It is geared to the participant who wants to explore abstract painting or just loosen up their painting techniques. Artist Sue A. Miller will guide you through several approaches to abstract painting using hands-on exercises, along with practical tools for problem solving and what to do when you're lost.
Sue will encourage you to adopt a mindset of letting go of control and expectations - and giving yourself permission to explore, make mistakes, embrace uncertainty and revel in the joy of experimentation!
Whether working from her studio in the beautiful village of Creemore, Ontario, or from her home on the shores of Conception Bay, Newfoundland, Sue has produced work that has been exhibited in Canada and Europe and is held in private collections across North America, Europe and Japan. Her work is represented by galleries in Ontario and British Columbia. Along with her 25-year studio practice, Sue has an extensive teaching career spanning 30 years and includes working with First Nations in Newfoundland/Labrador and Nova Scotia, Autism Ontario and part-time summer faculty at Sir Sanford Fleming College, Haliburton Campus.
**ONLINE WORKSHOP** Marianne Broome: Abstract Ideas: Unleash Your Creative Ideas with a Limited Palette
TWO - 3 HOUR SESSIONS THURSDAY Workshop / 1 pm - 4 pm
A limited palette is very effective for abstract paintings, promoting colour harmony and allowing the focus to be on the composition itself. The basic colours will depend on the mood and additional hues can be mixed from the basic colours to achieve a balance of values, contrast and unity.
Non-representational abstract painting is an exciting way to create with freedom, according to your own interpretation and feelings, rather than representing actual objects. We will explore ways to use line, shapes, colours, textures and gestural marks to achieve exciting compositions.
Marianne was born in England but spent much of her childhood in Malaysia. The stunning scenery and abundance of exotic animals and plants heightened her love of nature and keen interest in drawing and painting. As a teenager, her artwork was selling in local galleries and department stores. Marianne settled in Canada in 1980 and lives in Schomberg, Ontario. As a full-time artist and a sought-after art instructor Marianne is never without her sketchbook or camera, always looking for new subject matter for her stunning closeup paintings of flowers, ethereal landscapes and abstract images. Marianne also enjoys taking on commissions of subject matter that she may not otherwise paint. Some of these have been commissioned for publishing purposes and her work has been licensed for Giclée reproductions, needlepoint designs, greeting cards and fine porcelain. Marianne’s art education in England has been furthered by studies at The Haliburton School of the Arts and courses and workshops with many respected artists. Marianne’s work has been exhibited in many juried exhibitions in which she has received numerous awards. The most recent are three Best in Show awards, Best Watercolour in Show, The Franklin Carmichael Award, The Marianne Crone Award, 2nd prize in the COAA Juried Show, Juror’s Choice, Honourable Mentions and several People’s Choice awards. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections in Canada, U.S, and around the world.
**ONLINE WORKSHOP** Playing Around with a Palette Knife
TWO - 3 HOUR SESSIONSTUESDAY Workshop / 1 pm - 4 pm
Wielding a knife can be dangerous! A palette knife in the hands of a novice painter can be a challenge. So let me show you how to handle this flexible tool to create a dynamic, textured painting!
Cathy lives on the shores of Georgian Bay in Midland, Ontario. She owns and operates a commercial art gallery in Midland which doubles as her studio, and features her art. She has been painting for roughly 30 years and is primarily self taught. Primarily an oil painter, Cathy occasionally uses acrylics for some of her abstract waterscapes. Her work has been collected internationally and she is the recipient of several awards. She enjoys painting “en plein air” anywhere on Georgian Bay, where she marvels at the diversity of the shoreline from Midland to Manitoulin Island. You can visit her gallery at 321 King St., Midland.
Creating Multimedia Abstracts - Playful to Purposeful Processes
TWO FULL DAY SESSION
SATURDAY Workshops / 10 am - 4 pm
Spend two full days exploring abstract art. We will experiment with mark-making, colour, shape, texture, and layering techniques. Learn how composition patterns can help you with the intuitive process to develop your own creative style. You’ll leave with new techniques, several works in progress and at least one larger abstract painting.
Donna Montgomery is an award-winning Canadian artist recognized for her vibrant, abstract paintings and innovative use of mixed media. With a background in creating expressive collage papers, mono prints and textured surfaces, Donna brings a playful yet thoughtful approach to abstraction. She enjoys guiding students to explore materials, develop strong, compositions, and discover their own creative voice through intuitive process and design principles.
** IN-HOUSE WORKSHOP** Expressive Portrait Painting: Drawing and painting the face with acrylics and charcoal
TWO FULL DAY SESSIONWednesday and Thursday Workshop 10 am - 4 pm
Beginning with the fundamentals, you will be lead through a series of exercises that involve creating the illusion of form to express a 3-dimensional shape. We will touch upon the subjects of composition and colour theory. You will see how artists, both contemporary and historical, approach drawing and painting the face. Preparing your panels for painting, you will be incorporating traditional methods with more contemporary practices of building up backgrounds. Your instructor will now work with you to create 2 very different, though complimentary, paintings. In addition to what you’ve learned, you will leave with 2 paintings. This will be the beginning of expressing your inner artist! This can also be the beginning of a journey, creating your first body of work! It may be a continuation of you learning a few rules, then finding joy in breaking them!
Audrey Smith is an award winning Canadian contemporary figurative artist. Born in Quebec, her studio practice is now in Caledon, Ontario. Audrey’s paintings are recognized for her chaotic line work and energetic, visceral brushstrokes. Paradoxically, the atmosphere of her work is pensive, quiet, reflective and sensitive. In addition to solo exhibitions, Audrey has participated in numerous juried Canadian and international group shows. She was an award finalist in the Carrousel Du Louvre International Art Exhibition in Paris, France and a finalist in the international “Figureworks” exhibition held in Ottawa, Ontario. In December, 2024, Audrey won the Society of Canadian Artists “Artistic Excellence Award”. She now has works in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Audrey is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and Headwater Arts. “My work explores the essence of people, capturing crystal slivers of time. I build transparent layers of reality to create a visual, tangible history.
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