(Photo review by Terry Tedesco) 50+ DVAC members peered virtually into the private studio of returning favourite acclaimed watercolourist Margaret Roseman. Member artists were treated to a presentation on how to translate plein air photos into vivid watercolour paintings. Margaret …
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( Submitted by Wally Lush) A beautiful September day out painting, and avoiding onlookers as much as possible. At the far, far east end of Lawrence Avenue is a new park to me, but worth several visits. The painting was …
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(Submitted by Ann Wojtowicz) After 6 long months it was wonderful to have our 1st Meeting (since Covid-19) to greet outdoors the New Members and reconnect with the other Members. The weather for the occasion was perfect! Jessie Gordon, President, …
(Submitted by Wally Lush) We had a couple of days at a cottage in Prince Edward County and I took the opportunity to do some plein air painting in the back yard there. Here’s what I managed to produce one …
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Vadim Dolgov knew from an early age he wanted to be an artist just like his father and uncle. As a child growing up in Orenburg, Russia, he was always drawing. He visited the museums to study how the masters …
Toronto based visual artist, curator and instructor Steve Rose demonstrated an interesting perspective to abstract art in acrylics and oils. Progressing from a series of startup exercises, eager participants were challenged with fresh approaches to landscape, a cherished and respected …
David gave a very interesting, informative and timely illustrated presentation Friday night. It was divided into 2 parts: the Art Market and a portraiture intro demonstration. David specializes in Realistic Art. He mentioned that this art form is staging a …
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Our January 24th Friday night presenter was artist Zan Barrage who demonstrated using watercolours. He began by making the statement that as artists we are NOT recorders, but instead poets. Our jobs as artists is to make a statement, a …
(Submitted by Shelley Cinnamon) On the chilly evening of January 17th, 30 some members of the Don Valley Art Club braved the icy cold to come out and listen to Gareth and have their work critiqued. Gareth has been working …
Marjolyn gave an intelligent, well-organized presentation on strategic ways to market your art. The Digital Marketing for Artists information presented by Marjolyn van der Hart helped to guide the way for artists to connect with collectors and to understand the …
Marjolyn van der Hart – Friday Night Guest Jan. 10, 2020 Read more »