St. Albert Artists Colony- Ground Floor Opportunity

We are currently looking for a limited number of artists to join the St. Albert Artists Colony!

This is the second year that the Colony will be showing artwork at the Spot Light Gallery in conjunction with the St. Albert and area Art Drive brochure. We would love to have you be a part of this fun and rewarding experience!

For two Thursdays a month for July and August and at the 'Studio's Open' event in September, the Colony members will be introducing the public to the world of the artist! We will share an evening of refreshments and relaxed conversation as we paint on our current projects and display our artistic efforts in the Spot Light Gallery. We also have plans to have special art events through out the year!

We want you to join us if...

* you will be participating in the Art Drive Brochure.

* have 4-6 artworks to show over the summer.

* enjoy meeting people.

* enjoy the support and friendship of fellow artists.

* like No fees-only pay a low commission if your artwork sells!

Laura has more info for you! Have fun and paint with us this summer!

call 780-419-2055

Trade Show Art Walk

This year's artworks are incredible! I am so happy to be able to put them on display at the St. Albert 'Spring into Spring' Trade Show. There are over 50 and still counting as the last ones trickle in the studio door. The pegboard has been hauled out from the back storage area (we need to update to something half as heavy for next year!) the paperwork is almost finished ( brochures, business cards, handouts etc) and I have 'the men' in place to help build the booth display.

Our faithful volunteers are signed up- this should be a fun and exciting weekend! I really enjoy showing the unbelieving public what fantastic art our students are creating. It is surprising how many students started after seeing us at the Trade Show. We are the ONLY ART WALK FOR THE OVER 10,000 PEOPLE THAT COME TO THE TRADE SHOW! We are going to WOW them! Check out last years set up....

Our school isn't just about learning a timeless technique-it's about the support and encouragment that the students offer each other. The ultimate goal of an art school is to build a community of artists that thrives and inspires many more to push past their limits and discover what beautiful things can be at the end of their brushes. For me, having the opportunity to share the world of art with you has been a priviledge!

I can hardly wait for the Spring session to begin...

Torrit Grey is Here

You can now pick up your tube of Torrit Grey at Delta or Paint Spot! Since Edmonton and area is considered the hotbed of underpainting - let's get started! I must say that I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to win Gamblin products....my new favorite color is ashphaltum, a rich Van Dyke-ish dark brown, but oh so creamy. The new Manganese Blue that Gamblin sent out is a close second.
What will you paint? I am trying to stick to my dessert theme and am stumped! any ideas?