Friday 30 November 2012
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: MARGARET MARTIN WILL BE MISSED!
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: MARGARET MARTIN WILL BE MISSED!: A great artist, instructor and friend has passed away. As soon as the Pelham Art Association membership new that Margaret was coming to d...
MARGARET MARTIN WILL BE MISSED!
A great artist, instructor and friend has passed away.
As soon as the Pelham Art Association membership new that Margaret was coming to do a workshop the phone at Mary Powley's never stopped ringing. Everyone loved coming to hear Margaret teach. She so willingly shared her knowledge and talent with us. I used to wait for my first glimpse of what Margret was wearing, she dressed in the colours she painted and carried it off with a dramatic flare!
The first time I was exposed to Margaret's work it equally fascinated me and took my breath away. I couldn't take my eyes off the piece it just filled me up to the brim. It filled my heart with the warm vibrant colours, the rich contrasts in value and the fluid movement in the composition. I will miss Margaret as will our whole art group.
As soon as the Pelham Art Association membership new that Margaret was coming to do a workshop the phone at Mary Powley's never stopped ringing. Everyone loved coming to hear Margaret teach. She so willingly shared her knowledge and talent with us. I used to wait for my first glimpse of what Margret was wearing, she dressed in the colours she painted and carried it off with a dramatic flare!
The first time I was exposed to Margaret's work it equally fascinated me and took my breath away. I couldn't take my eyes off the piece it just filled me up to the brim. It filled my heart with the warm vibrant colours, the rich contrasts in value and the fluid movement in the composition. I will miss Margaret as will our whole art group.
Tuesday 13 November 2012
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: FOCUSING IN ON WHAT IS IMPORTANT
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: FOCUSING IN ON WHAT IS IMPORTANT: In my new website, I had my web designer add a section in the Gallery called"Series". I wanted to set a section/area aside where I could sho...
FOCUSING IN ON WHAT IS IMPORTANT
In my new website, I had my web designer add a section in the Gallery called"Series". I wanted to set a section/area aside where I could show specific directions or places that I am exploring with my art. It is wonderful to go exploring, leap into a new adventure of learning and development. This is very freeing, when you allow yourself to play, re invent, use new materials or better still old materials in a new way. I am sure that some of this is very trite as this is the underling beat of an artists inner drummer.
I decided recently to explore SPACE DIVISION on a canvas and how the use of COLOUR or lack of colour can be used to define each area in a landscape. I love the Niagara area and have decided to use local landscapes to act as supporting parts in this exploration. I will do two exercises using "The Glen" and two from "Balls Falls". Plus, two from beautiful Prince Edward County.
Canvas size 24 x 36
Canadian Palette
Now off to the studio to create!!!
Unveiling - "Pelham Art Festival" on Mother's Day weekend 2013.
I decided recently to explore SPACE DIVISION on a canvas and how the use of COLOUR or lack of colour can be used to define each area in a landscape. I love the Niagara area and have decided to use local landscapes to act as supporting parts in this exploration. I will do two exercises using "The Glen" and two from "Balls Falls". Plus, two from beautiful Prince Edward County.
Canvas size 24 x 36
Canadian Palette
Now off to the studio to create!!!
Unveiling - "Pelham Art Festival" on Mother's Day weekend 2013.
Sunday 11 November 2012
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: Municipal Government & Funding the Arts
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: Municipal Government & Funding the Arts: Today I worked on a speech I have been asked to give on behalf of artists who have participated in the Art On The Wall Gallery in Welland. ...
Municipal Government & Funding the Arts
Today I worked on a speech I have been asked to give on behalf of artists who have participated in the Art On The Wall Gallery in Welland.
As I perused the archives of the Task Force, I am disgusted anew by the lack of comprehension this municipal government has of the importance of the ARTS to our culture. It's as if the soul has been ripped out of our city. Obstructionism abounds - if you are in the arts do not expect any funding from the local government. But, if you get together as a group promote & fund yourselves we will gladly take full credit for what you have done.
The general attitude of this city government seems to be - Artists should be grateful to have a place to display their work. After all, it doesn't take work, time, thought or effort to create it. When does a lawyer, accountant, garbageman, truck driver, waitress, etc. do their job for free and be expected to show unflinching gratitude when they do? This is ridiculous of course because they need the money to support their lives and families ---as do artists.
It is no wonder with this attitude, that Art on the Water in Welland also assumed that artists should not receive stipends for loaning their work to help make the Art on Water a viable project. This local " art" project was not well planned, thought out or executed in it's opening event in Welland, so much so that no dignitaries from the council or the mayors office attended the event. Perhaps they were not even asked.
The lack of understanding on part of this municipal government is sad as the council and mayor are considered educated people.
I think why I find this so difficult to tolerate here in Welland when other Niagara Municipalities "GET IT", The arts reflect like a mirror the soul of the community.
I will speak on behalf of the artists and for my friends who have fought so hard for this project which is now in its 5th year and I will consider it an honour to do so.
Thanks Lori, Carol and Dianna.
Art on the Wall is supported only by private donation.
As I perused the archives of the Task Force, I am disgusted anew by the lack of comprehension this municipal government has of the importance of the ARTS to our culture. It's as if the soul has been ripped out of our city. Obstructionism abounds - if you are in the arts do not expect any funding from the local government. But, if you get together as a group promote & fund yourselves we will gladly take full credit for what you have done.
The general attitude of this city government seems to be - Artists should be grateful to have a place to display their work. After all, it doesn't take work, time, thought or effort to create it. When does a lawyer, accountant, garbageman, truck driver, waitress, etc. do their job for free and be expected to show unflinching gratitude when they do? This is ridiculous of course because they need the money to support their lives and families ---as do artists.
It is no wonder with this attitude, that Art on the Water in Welland also assumed that artists should not receive stipends for loaning their work to help make the Art on Water a viable project. This local " art" project was not well planned, thought out or executed in it's opening event in Welland, so much so that no dignitaries from the council or the mayors office attended the event. Perhaps they were not even asked.
The lack of understanding on part of this municipal government is sad as the council and mayor are considered educated people.
I think why I find this so difficult to tolerate here in Welland when other Niagara Municipalities "GET IT", The arts reflect like a mirror the soul of the community.
I will speak on behalf of the artists and for my friends who have fought so hard for this project which is now in its 5th year and I will consider it an honour to do so.
Thanks Lori, Carol and Dianna.
Art on the Wall is supported only by private donation.
Friday 9 November 2012
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: Christmas Show Scotia Bank Convention Centre
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: Christmas Show Scotia Bank Convention Centre: It is getting busy preparing for the Christmas Show in the convention centre. I was asked if I'd be willing to show my work and donate 20% o...
Christmas Show Scotia Bank Convention Centre
It is getting busy preparing for the Christmas Show in the convention centre. I was asked if I'd be willing to show my work and donate 20% of my sales to the Niagara Humane Society. How could I refuse, animals have and always will be a very important part of my life and that of my family. I have had the honour of living with Irish Setters ( Danny Boy & Shawn), German Shepherd ( Gwendolyn), Fox Terrier ( Trevor) and a sweet little Spaniel called Dandelion, gerbils, mice, rabbits, guppies, goldfish, and a plethora of cats from American short hairs to Siamese.
I have created a new painting in honour of all the dogs that have been in my life. I called the Beagle puppy "Sam". Sam will be at the Convention Centre and he will be up for sale.
I have received wonderful response to the new website. Thank you for those who gave me their critiques. Melissa did an amazing job.
I have created a new painting in honour of all the dogs that have been in my life. I called the Beagle puppy "Sam". Sam will be at the Convention Centre and he will be up for sale.
Wednesday 7 November 2012
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: EXCITING TIMES - A BRAND SPANKING NEW WEBSITE & LO...
Life and Times of an Artist's Easel: EXCITING TIMES - A BRAND SPANKING NEW WEBSITE & LO...: I am so excited about introducing this exciting interactive new website to my family, friends ,clients and those who will see this around th...
EXCITING TIMES - A BRAND SPANKING NEW WEBSITE & LOOK WHAT IT DOES!!!!
I am so excited about introducing this exciting interactive new website to my family, friends ,clients and those who will see this around the globe! I am indebted to my webdesigner. She has done a fantastic job not only with the creative design but the functionality of the website. Her name is Melissa Wells of Ex Nihilo design.
I would love to hear your opinions about this new website.
Please visit the website often as new paintings will be posted on completion. www.patriciahaftar.com
I would love to hear your opinions about this new website.
Please visit the website often as new paintings will be posted on completion. www.patriciahaftar.com
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