{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 …
[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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(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: …
(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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
A big thank-you to the hard-working members of the art show committee, the volunteers, and the artists who contributed to today’s wonderful success.
DVAC members enjoyed a productive workshop with Heidi Burkhardt. Participants painted plein air at the Scarborough Bluffs with oil sticks.