(Submitted by Ingrid Mueller) Loree Ovens has an extensive background in printmaking in a variety of formats: etching, lino block, collagraphy and silkscreen that is influenced by textile design, having received an arts diploma from Sheridan in fabrics. She subsequently attained her BFA from OCADU in printmaking. She specializes in intaglio techniques, especially that of copper etching, aquatint, drypoint and…
(Submitted by Wally Lush) About 8 artists met at Riverdale Farm on Saturday morning, braving a slight chill but enjoying the beautiful light. A perfect morning of sketching and painting, then fighting off hoards of wasps as we enjoyed lunch surrounded by mounds of late summer flowers.
(Submitted by Wally Lush) After a scary/rainy Monday, our plein air group had a great day to paint at Corktown Common, close to the Distillery District. Five artists painted with pastels, watercolour and oils and sketched happily on a sunny end-of-summer day.
(Submitted by Karin Fediw/Wally Lush) There were lots of people at High Park, but the DVAC plein air painters were able to find each other and enjoy a hearty breakfast or treats at the café before heading out. There was a lot to choose from, including ponds, majestic trees and amazing floral displays.
(Submitted by Wally Lush) On August 7, 2018, 5 of our artists met at Parkwood Estate in Oshawa to paint on the grounds of this lovely home. The skies were initially threatening, but soon the heat and humidity took over as the sun came out. There were sketchers, watercolorists and oil painters and several great studies were completed….
(Submitted by Lynn Pashleigh/Wally Lush) A group of intrepid DVAC artists met at Bluffer’s Park to enjoy the sun, the warmth the Bluffs and the company. It was a productive day, with no sunburn and few annoying bugs.
(Submitted by Karin Fediw/Wally Lush) There was a great turnout for the plein air event in south Etobicoke. Ten painters were present, as well as three non-painters who were there for moral support. It was nice to see some new members. The weather was warm and sunny, and a few of us had lunch together in the pagoda at…
(submitted by Wally Lush) On Tuesday, June 26, six artists took the ferry to Ward’s Island for a plein air session. The Weather was glorious with warm sunshine and balmy breezes wafting from the lake – a perfect day. The artists had a choice of locations. The Toronto skyline offered a striking backdrop to the…
(Submitted by Ingrid Mueller) From Van Gogh to O’Keefe, painting flowers has been a popular subject for centuries, and Michele Van Maurik has mastered the replication of nature’s magnificence. The progeny of artistic Dutch parentage, Michele has been creating art since childhood and launched her artistic career as commercial artist and muralist. However, her serious…
(Submitted by Wally Lush/Vanaja Cotroneo) Today’s plein air was attended by nine (or ten?) members, and we gathered by the parking lot before dispersing in twos and threes, and even solo, to find that “perfect” view. Or perhaps, it was to find a “shady” spot as it was a gorgeous day, with the sun shining…