Spring 2014 Art Show and Sale
A big thank-you to the hard-working members of the art show committee, the volunteers, and the artists who contributed to the 2014 Spring Art Show and Sale. The Show continues until May 18th.
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Brian Harvey – Talk and Demonstration
{submitted by Marian Ferguson} Brian Harvey is a full-time oil painter living and working in Toronto. His paintings are studies of the commonplace and the typically mundane; everyday objects, interior spaces, and the urban landscape that surrounds him. Brian discussed …
Multimedia Collage Workshop with Camille Muller
{Submitted by Joanne MacLean (text) and Larry McGill (photos)} On May 3rd and 4th a group of DVAC members enjoyed a chance to play and experiment with materials to intuitively explore mediums, textured papers, shapes, composition, colour and value. Camille …
Andrew Benyei, Sculptor – Talk and Demonstration
[Contributed by Murray Durante] Andrew Benyei gave a presentation of his sculpting work using screen images on “From Clay to Bronze”. Then, Andrew gave a demo first hand of how a sculpture of a bust is made using clay. A …
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John David Anderson – Talk and Demonstration
(Article submitted by Li Rodriguez) Artist John David Anderson presented his special techniques on landscape painting. He focuses on the process which highlights the artist´s character and feelings. For David, the three most important aspects of painting are: The light: …
Brian Smith Workshop, January 18 & 19
(Article submitted by Brent Arlitt) The Brian Smith Workshop on Figurative Abstraction was wonderful. Brian led the group through methodology on how to connect to the artistic spark that lies within the artist with confidence. Three models added to the …
Brian Smith demonstrates Abstract Figurative Painting
On Friday January 17, artist Brian Smith demonstrated Abstract Figurative Painting in Acrylic. The evening, attended by over 60 club members was a preliminary to the workshop given by Brian on the subsequent Saturday and Sunday. Brian painted from a …
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DVAC Holiday Party 2013
The DVAC annual Christmas party was held on Friday December 6, 2013 at the York Banquet Hall. Attendees thought that the party was a great success, with a lovely buffet, live music, prizes, an art contest, silent auction and Chinese …
John Pryce Workshop
The John Pryce workshop was sold out early and fully attended by 15 eager artists from the club. John showed members his special methods for capturing light for brilliantly glowing landscape paintings. Painters at the workshop applied their own styles …
DVAC Extended Pose Sessions
The first session of the DVAC Extended Pose Thursday night was enjoyed by all. The next series of poses starts November 28th and will finish January 23rd with a 3 week break over the holiday season. Any member wishing to …