We are heading into our final month indoors at Windsor Park. Below is the program for the month of April.
We tried to pick some fun and challenges, including a demo by Deborah Czernecky to help us transition to painting outdoors over the summer.
Apr 2 Mixed Media and Collage Challenge
Apr 9 Life model (male)
Apr 16 Abstract painting demonstration with Jill Sabre
Apr 23 Annual General Meeting ; and Plein air demo with Deborah Czernecky
Apr 30 Spring luncheon wrap-up!
Greater detail sent out a few days prior to each session.
Many thanks and please contact us should you have any questions.
Program Directors
Terry McBride (termcb@gmail.com)
Bonny Myers (bonnydmyers@gmail.com) |
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March 5
Still life with Heirlooms |
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| It was a quiet day at sketch club today as many members were no doubt working away on their art show pieces! Members brought in interesting old items from attics, sideboards and workshops to sketch. |
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March 12
Character Study // Framing support |
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| Today's session had a few things going on -- firstly, member Janice Graham kindly offered to be our character model, and posed for us in her hiking gear. Meanwhile, Peter Marcetta and Rand Harrison brought in their framing tools and helped fellow members with last-minute hanging details for next week's show. Finally, we ended off with a short Show 'n' Share. Next week, it's all hands on deck for our 115th Art Show and Sale!! |
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President Gillian Rhodes officially opened the 115th Victoria Sketch Club Art Show and Sale, along with Show Director Myra Baynton and special guest Oak Bay mayor Kevin Murdoch. We had a tremendous number pieces on display, topping out at just over 160 works.
Overall, sales were down from the past two years, but strong nonetheless given the current economic climate. A total of 46 paintings were sold, and sales amounted to $19,530. Book sales and donations totalled $2,380.
For greater detail and analysis on the show's results, watch for Treasurer Mike Pipes' summary report in the coming weeks.
Below are pictures taken over the show's 6-day period, which only partly highlight the hard work and dedication of our volunteer members. Hauling, intake, hanging, sales, PR, demos, are just a few of the critical roles that work seamlessly together to make this show a success. |
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Member Profile
with Myra Baynton |
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I grew up in Victoria and developed an interest in art during High School. After receiving an undergraduate degree from UVIC I spent many years living and working in Alberta. There I developed an interest in  pottery, but parenting, work, and school tended to take most of my time and I put painting ‘on hold’. I completed my graduate degrees (MSW, PhD) at the University of Calgary and worked in a variety of sectors: educational television, healthcare, human resources, and academia. I retired from the University of Calgary a few years ago.
While living and working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I took a drawing course and re-discovered my love of drawing and painting. Travel has been a major interest and source of inspiration, and I always have a sketch book ready to create a visual journal.
After Saudi Arabia, we moved to Cork, Ireland where I continued to work. Since returning to Calgary and then Victoria, I have taken a variety of workshops with local artists to learn and develop new ideas and techniques. I like to experiment with different subject matter and media and am continually trying new ways to express ideas and concepts either realistically or in an abstract form. I like to sketch and paint urban settings as well as scenes of the West Coast. Although my first love is watercolour, I continue to experiment with acrylic and pastels. Being a member of the Victoria Sketch Club provides a wonderful opportunity to continue to learn.
Next month's Member Profile: Kate Gustin |
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Submitting your Member ProfileConsider adding your profile to this monthly section! Please included a bio picture in jpg format, as well as a sample of your art. Word count can range from 200 to 300 words. Submissions and / or queries can be sent to me, the Editor-- Val Lawton |
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Oak Bay Artists Studio TourThis year's event runs April 6 and 7, and provides yet another opportunity to see the work of Oak Bay artists, many of whom will be showing from their homes and studios. VSC members participating are Terry McBride, Victor Lotto, Avis Rasmussen and Caroline Hunter. The free self-guided and self-paced tour is produced by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation, and Culture. Check out the map with accompanying dates here. |
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 | Nirmala Greenwell has been invited to show a dozen of her paintings at the prestigious Union Club of British Columbia, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria.
The show will run from April 1st to May 31st, 2024. |
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Sooke Fine Arts Show 2024For news about and how to submit work to this year's SFAS, go here. |
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Arts VictoriaJust a reminder for VSC members that Arts Victoria maintains a webpage of arts announcements such as grants, calls to artists, auditions, arts jobs and other opportunities for artists and organizations in the city. Check them out at
https://artsvictoria.ca/announcements |
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