Andrew Loomis :: His Drawing Books for Download
Posted on December 29, 2011
Andrew Loomis (full Wiki profile) was an American illustrator back in the early 20th century when everything was drawn and painted by hand. During his life he wrote and published six books on drawing that are very difficult to find now a days. I am sure many have been tossed out over the years as people do their spring cleaning, move, or pass away. There are a few to be found here and there, some with good pricing and others that are just out to gouge the buyer.
However, there is an easy way to get all six of his books for free due to the books now being in the public domain.
I have put the direct link below for each book for easy download and viewing. They are large PDF files so it would be best to right click the link and select either "Save Target As…" or "Save Link As…" to download them directly.
Figure Drawing for all it's Worth
Enjoy!!
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Portrait Workshop with Martinho Correia :: Instructor from Italy
Posted on December 19, 2011
Since you aren't painting in Italy, how about a little bit of Italy brought to you?!
Lalita Hamill is hosting Martinho Correia, who teaches at the Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, will be in Canada and is coming to Langley to teach an oil painting portrait workshop. The workshop will be using live models and each artist will complete a portrait during the workshop. Please see the poster below.
Some of you have seen the painting Lalita completed of Carravaggio's St. Gerome (the old man & the skull). She completed that painting while taking a course from Martinho three years ago.
Details:
When: May 5-9, 2012
Where: WindSong Cohousing, 20543 96th Ave, Langley, BC, (map)
Time: times are 9:30am – 4:30pm and the course will be in oils
Instructor: Martinho Correia
Medium: Oil Paint
*Early Bird Registration fee: $600
Registration fee on or after Feb. 15th, 2012: $650
Registration deadline: April 5, 2012
*Please note that the early-bird registration fee of $600 breaks down to $120 per day for demos, instruction and help from an excellent instructor plus painting from a live model. To do this on your own would cost at least $120 per day just for the model!
If you would like more information, or to receive the registration form, please contact Lalita at 604-882-1214, or email lalita@hamillstudios.ca. How can you not take advantage of this rare opportunity! Only $200 reserves your seat.
If you would like to give this as a gift, please let me know and I will create a gift certificate for the recipient!
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Artists of British Columbia :: Volume 3
Posted on December 17, 2011
Artists of British Columbia, Volume 3 is now available in Chapters, Black Bond Books and other retail book stores. (see list below)
The book features many well known local and regional artists, including several of our own Fraser Valley Chapter members Gabriella Greig, Brenda Hill, Michael King (whose painting is featured on the cover) and Deborah Strong.
Artists of B.C. volumes 1 and 2 also features Fraser Valley Chapter members and all can be purchased directly from the artists or retail outlets.
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Paints’n Bloom :: A Real Success for the Alzheimer’s Society
Posted on December 12, 2011
Article by Wendy Mould
Paints’n Bloom Was a Real Success for the Alzheimer’s Society
Audrey Bakewell and Wendy Mould have just finished their Christmas Show at West Coast Gardens in South Surrey and as you can see from the pictures it was a beautiful sight.
Art was set amongst their beautiful poinsettias and one couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to show art work. Being in a greenhouse during the Christmas season is a wonderful place to feel that Christmas glow, no matter the weather.
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Marney-Rose Edge :: Wrapping up 2011
Posted on December 11, 2011
Wrapping up 2011
The year is drawing to a close and Christmas will be upon us very soon. Shows and classes are winding down but the work goes on. 2011 has proven to be an exciting year. Highlights include being chosen as a Finalist in the International Artist magazine for the 2nd time, (the April/May issue), achieving Signature Status with the Federation of Canadian Artists, chosen for a solo show at the Nyree Hazelton Gallery, organizing an Art show and bringing together 16 artists at Fields and Flower Farm for a stunning summer day in July. I think it was the best weather we had this summer and an exciting show.
Participating in the New Westminster Cultural Crawl was a wonderful experience this year being my 2nd time. It exposes the community to art and local artists, bringing people together making new friends and discoveries.nOur lives are enriched when filled with art.
Another milestone has been the move into a studio to have dedicated time to paint which adds a new section to the newsletter called "What's on the Easel."
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FCA Spilsbury Medal Show 2011
Posted on December 10, 2011
Shirley Thomas, a member of our chapter and recent recipient of her AFCA status with the Federation of Canadian Artists, had the above painting, Winter Glory, accepted into the recent premiere FCA event, The Federation of Canadian Artists Spilsbury Medal Show.
The exhibition is filled only with paintings from FCA signature members and provides a great showing of a diverse range of work.
In addition to having her work accepted, she was presented with an Award of Excellence during the opening reception. Well done Shirley, and all the best in 2012.
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