(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 fun. A big thank you goes to Eva Johnson for organizing and Carolyne Pascoe for…
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 live model as seen in the accompanying photos. Brian’s technique is unique in that he…
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 auction. The creativeness of the two auctions that were added this year made the dinner…
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 for some excellent results. Below are some of the photos from the workshop.
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 drop in is welcome. Photos courtesy of David Xu.
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.