Congratulations to our Luminosity 2013 Award Winners!

Congratulations to our Award Winners!

Below are the winning artists, a photo of their paintings and our Juror Bianka Guna's comments. Please respect each individual artist's copyright and do not use or reproduce without permission

The Framing  Depot Gold Award for  Best In Show..... Ona Kingdon for 'Incriminate-Ted'

'Watercolour at its best- very transparent layering of light, following an original idea and impeccable technique –what else could a juror ask for? Congratulations!' Bianka Guna'

The Framing Depot Silver Award for Reserve Best in Show..... Irene Hung for 'Fire of Love'

'A bold statement on two canvases with brilliance and good command of acrylic technique, all wrapped up in a singing, harmonious colour palette!' Bianka Guna

 The Ken Macfarlane Landscape Award  ..... Pauline Guindon for ''Gated Portal'

  'Great depiction of reflections of light in the building’s windows, as well as good command of perspective principles make this piece, a winner!' Bianka Guna

The Framing Depot Portrait Award..... Ona Kingdon for ' 'Content-Ted'

'A peaceful, intimate and skillful portrait of a child sleeping- an instant classic. Masterful description of serenity, a dreamy piece!' Bianka Guna

The Framing Depot Still Life Award..... Shirely Scoble for ' Kitchen Kaleidoscope'

Transforming the kitchen in an art subject is no easy task, but the close up design and the beautiful analogous palette , plus the transparency of the glass reflection/refraction , all do the trick, congratulations! Bianka Guna

The Phyllis Forrest Memorial Floral Award...... Steven Wolk for 'Rich in Beauty'

Rich and beautiful indeed, the subtle transitions of hot and cool hues, as well as the lush receding flower beds , give us the impression that we can smell the summer perfume ! Bianka Guna

The Studio Six Abstract Award....... Diana Bick for 'Ice Flow'

An aerie composition with high key, subtle choices of colour ,and a strong design, making for a beautiful painting! Bianka Guna

The Framing Depot Small Painting Award....... Diana Bick for 'Beautiful Bark'

A classic case of “small in size but big in scale”, beautiful textures sustained by a well selected colour palette! Bianka Guna

Honorable Mention...... Betty Wong for 'Dancing Orchids'

Clean and crisp transitions of transparent washes that describe well the fragility of the orchid beauty, the wood frame add to the natural look, well done!! Bianka Guna

The Discount Art Supplies Encouragement Award.... Stella Dai for 'Fall Afternoon Reflection'

Highly textural application of paint, in alignment with the rich and organic shadows of a beautiful landscape ,that invites us to step in for a walk! Bianka Guna

Jury Day!

It was jury day today for our BWS 'Luminosity 2013' Exhibition at the McKay Gallery.

 All the paintings were placed around the walls of the gallery

and our esteemed Juror Bianka Guna CSPWC, SCA, TWS, OSA, CARFAC spent and hour and a half looking carefully at all the painting entries and selected 48 paintings for the exhibition.

Congratulations to the following accepted artists.

Diana Bick, Petra Burgmann, Joy Cohen, Mary Lynn Coulter, Stella Dai, Patricia Duke, Pauline Guindon, Irene Hung, Julie Junger, Ona Kingdon, Sharon Leavy, Ben Lee, Diana Li, Shoshana Lock, Marion MacDonald, Jeannine MacLaren, Nicol Mentis, Zahra Nasrin, Shirely Robertson, Shirely Scoble, Zahra Taghavi, Steven Wolk, Betty Wong,  and KyoungReal Youn


Bianka has also juried for the Luminosity 2013 awards. The award winning artists will be notified later this evening and a list of the award winning paintings will be posted here later this week.

The exhibition opens tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday April 30, at 2.30pm) Hope to see you all this week.  Its a exhibition well worth visiting!

April demo reminder!

On Tuesday April 9th Karin Isenberg will be demoing how to glaze in watercolour.

 Karin has been painting for over thirty years.  Experimentation led to the development of layering transparent and semi-transparent colour creating luminosity and a rich depth of colour in her work.  Glazing many layers brings form and shape to her work. Light shining through, reflecting colours and developing distinct shadows are also main elements in the work. Realism is her desired result but always leaving room for heightened colour expression and light.

Karin enjoys bringing the viewer up close and personal to see the everyday larger than life. She sees how everyday items have personal meanings to all of us. She sets her objects and materials in a way that makes a bold composition, a statement.
  
Karin Is an elected member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (CSPWC) and
the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA).

see you all at the Langstaff community Centre at 7pm on Tuesday

Luminosity and Luminosity Gems e flyers

Its exactly a month till our juried show 'Luminosity 2013' opens at the Mckay gallery on Main St Unionville. Here is the e flyer. Click on the pictures to view larger images.

The following week a selection of the paintings will move to the Richmond Hill Theatre for the performing Arts and will be on display for the rest of May

 Make a note in your schedules to come and visit this show at one or both locations

March Meeting

Dear members

 

A quick reminder of our March meeting this coming Tuesday - 12th March

 

William Ho, (www.williamhoart.com) an internationally well known artist and speaker,  will be demonstrating Chinese brush paintings with ink and watercolour. He will be doing flowers and small animals and if time allows, landscape as well.

 

Don't miss this!

 

Also, bring your membership renewal cheque and filled form. See you all,

 

Betty Wong

Critique night reminder

Please be reminded of our February meeting next Tuesday, Feb 12 at Langstaff Community Centre. It will be critique night with Susan Chater.

 

Each member can submit a maximum of  2 paintings for critique. 

 

DO NOT bring any paintings you wish to submit for jury at the upcoming Luminosity Show at McKay Gallery as a critique from a professional artist would cause your painting to be disqualified.  Suggestions given for the critique would be considered the same category as attending a workshop or class and being assisted by professional artist/teacher.

 

Looking forward to seeing you there

Call to Artists

Here is our call to artists for our Luminosity 2013 Exhibition. You have to be a member to enter so please contact us if you would like to join our group

 Bayview Watercolour Society

Call to Artists

Luminosity 2013 Exhibition

April 30-May 5 2013

McKay Art Centre, Main Street Unionville, Markham

(A selection of paintings will also be exhibited at The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts immediately following the McKay Exhibition from May 6- May 31)

Closing date for entries: Midnight on Friday March 15

(No late entries will be accepted)

Juror: Bianka Guna CSPWC, SCA, TWS, OSA, IGA, CARFAC

 Bianka Guna is a non-objective painter, an honors graduate illustrator from Minneapolis MN, US program, and beloved art teacher for a multitude of art groups and community centres in Ontario, Canada. She teaches watermedia (watercolour, acrylic, mixed media and collage) non-objective painting classes for adults, at the Toronto Koffler Art Centre, in her studio in the Distillery District Toronto or on situ for corporate companies. Bianka trained as an illustrator and has also painted landscapes, figures, portraits and still life in a variety of media.

An elected member of various prestigious art societies in Canada like CSPWC, SCA, TWS, OSA, IGA, CARFAC she has won several juried exhibitions in Canada and abroad and has participated in numerous group and solo shows. She has served as juror for several art competitions in Canada and abroad. Her distinctive contemporary work was purchased by private and corporate collectors in Canada, USA, Sweden, France, China, Australia, Romania, Israel, Russia, South Africa and the UK.

 Reception and Award presentation Saturday, May 4, 4-6pm at the Mckay Art Centre

There will be awards for Best in show and Reserve Best in show. There will also be a portrait and figurative award, a landscape award, a still life award, a floral award, an abstract/ experimental award, an award for small paintings and an encouragement award. More details on the awards will follow once sponsorship has been finalised.

Conditions and Rules of Entry:

· The exhibition of original, water based media is open to all members of the Bayview Watercolour Society.

· Entries must be original works of art, entirely the work of the entrant. Digital images, prints, art work produced in a class or workshop, likenesses of other artists’ work including photos, or other published source or reference material not attributable to the artist will not be permitted.

· Entries must have been executed within the last three years and not exhibited in any previous BWS juried show.

· Entries must be framed, matted and have a professional appearance using archival materials in accordance with the BWS show guidelines. The painting must be ready for hanging with wire. No saw tooth hangers are permitted.     Mats, when used, must be white, off white, or neutral in colour and of archival quality. Narrow frames are preferred. 

· All entries must be executed in water-soluble media - transparent or opaque watercolour or acrylic done in either transparent or opaque manner, tempera, casein, inks and dyes, aqueous oils, water soluble pastels, watercolour pencils and gouache.

· Artists may not substitute another work after time of entry, nor withdraw that work once it has been entered. All paintings that are juried in will hang for the duration of the exhibit. Failure to meet any of these conditions will result in disqualification of the entry.

· Entries must be for sale and priced with the intent to sell and at a price that reflects the time taken to produce original artwork (Minimum price $100).  Once entered, the price of your painting cannot be changed. A commission of 20% will be deducted from sales by BWS. Please bear this in mind and the cost of framing when stating your sale price. All paintings will hang for the duration of the exhibit.

· Utmost care will be taken in handling artwork however BWS and/or its representatives will not be responsible for damage or loss from any cause.

· A maximum of 45 paintings will be chosen by the juror to hang in the Luminosity exhibition. Artists who have work that is not accepted must collect their painting(s) between 3:30 and 4pm on Monday April 29 or incur a $25 storage fee. The juror’s decision is final.

· Awards will be judged from the original paintings on the afternoon of Monday April 29. The juror’s decision is final.

·Any painting sold within 30 days after the closing of the exhibit as a result of having been exhibited in the 2013 Luminosity Exhibition at the Mckay gallery or at the Richmond Hill Centre for the performing Arts must pay the exhibition commission of 20% to BWS.

· Permission is assumed by BWS to reproduce accepted artwork for   

 promotional use. Digital images of accepted works will be retained for the BWS archives.

· Please make sure that your 2013-14 membership is renewed early by the March 15 entry deadline to be eligible for entry.

How to Enter:

· Entries must be received by Midnight on Friday March 15 2013. ($15 for the first painting and $5 each for any additional paintings.) No late entries will be accepted.

· Entry is limited to a maximum of three paintings per artist two must be no bigger than 24 x 34 inches outside dimensions of frame or canvas or equivalent square inches. A third can be submitted if the canvas or framed painting is no bigger than 8 by 10 inches.

For each painting please provide:

1. Title

2. Image size (in inches)

3. Frame size (outside dimensions)

4. Medium used watercolour, acrylic or mixed media (if mixed media please specify which variety of media used)

5. Price (both framed price and the price of the painting matted but without frame to sell unframed)

6. Choice of sitting time or if you volunteer to help with hanging. Please indicate 1^st and 2^nd choice from the list below. All artists submitting work/s for jurying must agree to either sit show or help with hanging.  Paintings will not be accepted for show unless one of these duties is fulfilled.

Hanging/decorating the exhibition

Tuesday 10-2:30pm

Show sitting

Tuesday 2pm-5pm

Wednesday 10 am- 2pm

Wednesday 1:30pm-5pm

Thursday 10 am- 2pm

Thursday 1:30pm-5pm

Thursday evening 4:30-8pm

Friday 10 am- 2pm

Friday 1:30pm-5pm

Friday 4:30-8pm

Saturday 10 am- 2pm

Saturday 1:30pm-5pm

Saturday 4 pm-8pm

Sunday 10 am- 2pm

Sunday 1:30pm-5pm

7. A sentence or two about each painting for the exhibition labels.

8. Write either: 

a) I am willing to allow one of my paintings to be exhibited at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts following the McKay exhibition. (Your selected painting will need to be delivered to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts on Monday May 6 at 11:00 am.  Pickup will be Friday May 31 at 10:00 am)                

or b) I do not wish to have a painting exhibited at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts following the McKay exhibition.

Entries will not be accepted until the information for #1-8 is provided.

Please e mail all the information above to Jean Patterson jvpatterson@rogers.com otherwise your entry will not be processed.

· BWS reserves the right to refuse, upon arrival, any painting with a damaged frame/canvases or inappropriate hanging system before jurying.

 ·Painting labels and instructions on how to use them will be provided two weeks before the exhibition opens

We will let you know your exact volunteer time by email after April 15 once the sitting schedule has been compiled.

Delivery and collection of paintings: Paintings should be hand delivered to the McKay Art Centre between 12:30 -1:15pm on Monday April 29. You will also be required to pay the appropriate entry fee at this time. (No refunds will be given for paintings not accepted into the exhibition)

Paintings not accepted into the show must be collected between 3:30 and 4pm on Monday April 29.

At the end of the exhibition paintings need to be collected between 5:30-6pm on Sunday May 5.  Any painting not collected will be subject to a $25 per day storage fee made payable to BWS.

Any person with paintings in the exhibition is entitled to submit cards, giclee prints, small gifts or matted original paintings FREE OF CHARGE. An e mail will go out to the artists after March 15 requesting information. All items need to be presented in crystal clear bags or equivalent professional  presentation. Prices need to be clearly labelled on each item.  20% of all sales during the exhibition will be taken by BWS. Items to be displayed in the store must have their pricing and display approved by a BWS executive member by April 15.

First meeting of the year!

Happy New Year to all!

Don't forget our 1st meeting in the New Year will take place next Tuesday Jan 8 at Langstaff Community Centre. Wilf McOstrich will be demonstrating. Its going to be a great evening so Don't miss it!

 Wilf will begin the evening by doing a 10 x 14 snow scene from the Hockley Valley near Shelburne. In this demo he will role play and pretend that he is actually standing in two feet of snow with a temperature hovering near zero... in other words he will work really fast and loose to capture everything before the paint gels and I stiffen like a board.  He willl demonstrate how to capture snow, how to develop depth and the need for vibrant colours to off set the very essence of all that white. Here’s the visual as a handout sheet.

He will then move along to show us how  watercolour board with its Fine surface texture can be used to capture snow in a much more delicate, subtle and moody manner.

Lastly he will then  demo – painting watercolours on canvas. Showing how to use prepared canvas that can be bought at any Dollarama store for under two bucks.

Hope to see you there!

 

Party colour and Fun

What a fun Christmas/holiday party we had. It was an evening filled with delicious food

colourful hats

 Funny, colourful and weirdly wrapped gifts

and a chance to have your photo taken with our very own, very artistic Santa

 Have a wonderful Holiday season from all of us at BWS

Christmas/ holiday party details and reminder

Yes, it's  that time of year again. Doesn't time fly when you are painting and having fun!

Hope to see EVERYONE at our holiday party meeting on Tuesday 11th at Langstaff Community Centre. Non members are welcome too so please come and say Hi 

 

Our evening includes a Slide Presentation by Doug Purdon,  a Gift Exchange (Prizes), a Raffle, and a Pot Luck Reception

 

Please arrive by 6:30 PM   We have a fun-filled program for your enjoyment & need time for setup of Pot Luck refreshments. Please bring SWEET or  SAVOURY,  finger foods, to be served cold (no access to warm up)   NO NUTS  PLEASE.

 

 At 7:00 PM   DOUG PURDON  will present a slideshow 'The Muses of Picasso & Dali'.

 

 At   8:15 PM     There will be a  Gift Exchange Fundraiser  -  Bring Wrapped Art Related Gift  (value should be approx. $10)  

                     Prizes to be awarded  (members vote):     1.  Funniest

                                                                                        2.  Most Artsy

                                                                                        3.  Weirdest

 

SANTA will take pictures with you & help hand out gifts.   GUESS WHO'S SANTA????!!!!

 There will also be a  RAFFLE  DRAW

 

At  8:30 PM           POT LUCK GOODIES   =   Mix and Mingle & EAT & ENJOY

 

See you on Tuesday evening!

 

The Executive

Message from our President

Hi All Members

 

Whatever your background, may you be blessed with a joyful holiday season.  Amid the bustle of family and friends, may you find inspiration to fuel your creative life.  As the New Year approaches, no matter what happens , don't give up on your dreams.

 

Keep exploring your passion.   I look forward to seeing your visions become reality.

 

From my heart to yours

 

Shirley Scoble

 

BWS Schedule

Here is the BWS schedule for the next 6 months

Some photo's from Bianka's demo evening

On Tuesday evening Bianka demonstrated various techniques to create non objective abstract art using liquid acrylics.

Here are just a few photos from the evening of Bianka in action.

 

Thank you Jean for sending me the photos to share here on The Waterfront and thank you Bianka for a wonderfully informative demo.

Feature Artist- Jackie Grisley Step by step demo

Our Feature Artist for this month has very kindly completed a step by step demo of her latest painting for us. Thank you Jackie

 

JACKIE GRISLEY SWA-demonstration

I am currently exhibiting with a selected Members SWA show at Picturecraft Gallery in Norfolk. As I was painting for the show I thought it might be of interest for my blog to take pics at significant stages.

CASTLE RUINS

Pic 1 - I’ve completed a simple outline drawing

Pic 2 - to preserve my whites I have masked off with tape and fluid.

Pic 3 - my paint mix using naples yellow, French ultramarine blue, davy’s grey, burnt sienna, perylene violet and ultramarine violet.

Pic 4 - the sky is done. First I wet the paper and used naples yellow, then a very watered down French ultramarine blue to the lower parts which is hardly noticeable but granulated nicely. I mixed naples yellow and davys grey for around the castle and then added a tiny amount of burnt sienna to that mix. Then I strengthened the grey with perylene violet and ultramarine violet, got that down and then added French Ultramarine blue to darken that mix a little more and over painted once more, always leaving some of the original colours exposed. Then I left it to dry. I got a small run back to the right of the castle – I quite liked the way that happened.

Pic 5 - the distant mountains go in

Pic 6 – masking tape peeled away, ready now to put some detail in

Pic 7 – the castle is done

Pic 8 – the loch water goes in leaving pale areas where the light from the sky breaks over the water

Pic 9 – a closer look at the castle

Pic 10 – the painting is dry

Pic 11 – the outer masking tape is now peeled off

Pic 12 – The finished painting- CASTLE RUINS. I wanted this painting to have some tranquillity.

Actually I’ve just noticed the sky, unintentionally, looks like a flying dragon hissing fire! 

 

Bianka Guna demo's for BWS this coming Tuesday

Bayview Watercolour's next EXCITING demo will take place on Tuesday November 13 at 7 o'clock in the Program room of the Langstaff Community Centre.
Bianka Guna CSPWC TWS, will be demoing non-objective acrylic painting. 

 Expect to learn more about new acrylic materials, wet- in- wet  techniques, design and  composition, the use of colour, texture, movement and be ready to get inspired . Non- Objective  Acrylic Painting is the perfect way to explore and get challenged. Working with fluid  acrylic is more fun than fun!

Hope to see everyone on Tuesday. Non members are welcome too so come and say hi and learn all about non objective abstract painting.