NEWS
Latest & Upcoming Exhibits:
Annual International Representational Show - Oct. 4 - 23
Federation of Canadian Artists, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
Very excited to say that my painting, "To Tell A Story" won
Best Figurative/Portrait Award ($500 award)
This was an unexpected and very pleasant surprise!
FCA 70th Anniversary Show - Oct. 25 - Nov. 13
My pastel painting, "Girl in a Garden" was juried into this important show and
I await judging results for awards. Opening reception is October 27, 6 - 9pm
at the Federation Gallery in Vancouver.
Campbell River Art Gallery - March 4th to April 8, 2011 - members exhibit
My newest painting, "To Tell A Story," won an Award of Merit AND The People's Choice Award.
Comox Valley Art Gallery - March 4th to April 15th - members exhibit
"Heather with Peonies" won the Award for Figurative Realism
Pearl Ellis Gallery Life Drawing Exhibit - end of March through mid April
The Pearl Ellis Gallery is located in Comox across from the Comox Mall. Two of my five pieces sold.
The Old School House, Qualicum Beach, Pastel Exhibit - July 18th to August 14th
I feel very privileged to have been invited to exhibit with several exceptional Canadian pastel
artists, some of whom are legendary and no longer with us.
UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOP
For the time being I am not holding any workshops. I am, however, available for private classes and lessons.
contact me at 250-282-0134 or email me karen@karenmartinarts.ca.
Here is a picture from a recent workshop. I am planning some new ones to be announced shortly. Also your input and ideas for workshops is always welcome.
Below are accommodation suggestions for traveling up this way to visit my studio and the beautiful Sayward Valley:
NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS:
- Mt. H'kusam View Lodge http://www.mthkusamviewlodge ; 250-282-5547
- Fisherboy Park http://www.fisherboypark.com ; 250-282-3204
- Victorian Garden Gate Manor B&B http://www.geocities.com/victorian_garden_gate_manor/ ; 250-282-3776
STUDIO NEWS
The studio is situated on beautiful acreage in the Sayward Valley on north Vancouver Island, on the lower slope of H'kusam Mountain, and only 5 km from the ocean at Kelsey Bay. It is filled with light and large enough to accommodate eight students at a time.
Private lessons are $20 per hour. Use of studio premises while I am there is also available for $10 per hour.
The environment provides inspiration, peace, quiet, and good music to help expedite your artistic expression. For a group of artists together there is the stimulation of varied ideas, suggestions, and fun. Some of my Comox Valley artist friends have been up to spend a day in the summer, finding multiple subject matter in the garden, forest, and mountain view. Winter comforts are not in short supply inside the studio with the blazing wood stove and plenty of good tea or coffee (organic and free trade, always!) Just let me know if you want to come by for an afternoon. I'll bake up some scones and put the kettle on.
MY BLOG
The blog site is: http://www.karenmartinarts.blogspot.com
I am thrilled to report that I now, as of mid September I have 62 "followers" and am meeting so many wonderful people, including a great many awfully talented artists. Hoping to see you visit the blog once in a while as I will be updating progress on specific works more frequently there. If you have a blog please let me know what the address is as I enjoy looking at what others are doing and it is always good to give and receive support.