Congratulations to the winner of this Painting!

"Kathleen Loughran" from Palmerston

 

Kathleen guessed that this was in the Elliot Lake Area. The actual location that this painting

painting was inspired was on Hwy 17 (about 58km from Elliot Lake) near Blind River.

 

Can you NAME the LOCATION of this Watercolour Pencil Painting??
If you LIKE and SHARE, enter your GUESS in the Comments.

The Winner who guesses the location will be announced Easter March 31st.

 (If there are multiple winners, then there will be random draw of names and the winner will be notified on facebook)

 

 Good Luck!

Coast to Coast Event in Mississauga Now Over!

Enjoyed my teaching workshops and met many artists. Now looking 

forward to August event in August at Fanshaw College

Bev has a short introduction of one of the
Workshops that she will be teaching on Friday May 3rd.

Click below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnwGcnIAN_0

What is Scratch ART?

 

Scratchboard or "scraperboard" is a paper or board surface that is finely and uniformly layered with clay (usually white) and then coated with dense black India ink.
The technique is simple - using a blade or stylus scratch into the top layer removing the black and exposing the white under layer. This technique is well suited for fine detail work and is favoured by many wildlife artists. (description taken from Curry's on-line web site)
I was inspired after visiting Australian artist, Judy Edwards web site. If you have a few minutes, goggle her name and you will be surprised and awed, as much as I was!!


Just finished matting and framing 5 Scratch Art Pieces- all art selling for $150 each:

 "Birds, birds, and more birds"

 

 

 

2013 will be a GREAT Year!

Looking forward to.......

• New January 2013 Workshops now Posted for Registration
• 2013 Full time ARTIST and TEACHER
• Member of the Southampton Art Gallery and School
• Four Workshops accepted at the Southampton Art School
• Two Workshops accepted at the May Coast to Coast Art Convention
• Guest Artist at the Owen Sound Artist Co Op for the Month of April
• Fall Art Workshop trip to Normandy, France with a my friend and mentor, Lin Souliere and other fellow artists!
• Other plans not yet confirmed.....

INVITATION TO ONE and ALL!

I am a very PROUD member of the Saugeen Artists Co Op in Hanover. We will be exhibiting and selling our art for the two months of November and December. The store is located on main street not far from the Bank of Montreal.
Come and visit the artists. You might find that unique Christmas present.

Artists Open their Studios!

Have you started your Christmas Shopping?

You are Invited to stop by and visit Bev Morgan's Open Art Studio with Guest Artists displaying and selling jewellery, photography, metal sculptor, paintings, etc...

 

Win Prizes. For full contest details, rules

and prize information go to www.facebook.com/theartmap and look for the contest tab.

I challenged my Artistic self.........and I did it!



"My Lily" in 4 different Mediums!

This past summer, I challenged myself to paint this photo reference in 4 different mediums. The positive image of these white lilies drew me in and inspired me to paint a watercolour. Then this spring these same Oriental Casa Blanca Lilies came up and I decided to do an outdoor oil painting on wood. Next year the plan is to set up an easel with my oil painting on top of these blooming lilies at my front door to invite my friends and family. In July, I experimented with an acrylic on canvas. Today, I finished framing my watercolour & batik on rice paper and I am thrilled with the results!

Photo of my garden lily July 2011



Introducing ......



"Forest Floor" #697 Watercolour & Pen $350

 I have always been inspired to paint the intriguing knotting and knurls of the tree trunks at McGowan Falls. I marvel how these roots grow alongside the rocky terrain.
This summer, I took a break in teaching and new workshops now begins in September.

Visit Bev Morgan's Art Open Studio and Win Prizes. For full contest details, rules

and prize information go to www.facebook.com/theartmap and look for the contest tab.

Saugeen Artist Co Op
6th Annual 'Show and Sell'
Hanover Sights and Sound Festival
July 27 - 29, 2012

Show was a great success!

Every year, we meet old friends and make
new acquiantances. The show had a great
variety of art (watercolours, oils, acrylics,
jewellery, pottery, metal work, etc...)

The extra work was well worth it and returned home with 3 less paintings!

Hope that you have
a chance to stop by
for a coffee and visit
the Saugeen Room!

Our local Waterfalls and
the Saugeen River provided
me inspiration to paint
scenes not far from home.

Take the time this summer
and travel the waterfall tour.
You will enjoy every minute!


Thank you Cava Coffee Cafe for the
opportunity for displaying my "Waterfall series"
and "Saugeen River series"

 


I would appreciate your
comments and feed back.

Bev

 Wednesday June 13,12 was a great day to walk around the Owen Sound Harbour! Found my banner next to the Tourist Center.

On Thursday, June 14th my exhibit ends at Southampton Art Gallery, but I am thrilled to report that 3 paintings sold during that time.

I like to thank my friend Tina Concetta Revie for taking a picture today at the Grand Opening of the Owen Sound Banners.  I was unable to attend because I was teaching a watercolour/batik workshop of the "Chantry Island Lighthouse" (off-site workshop through the Southampton Art School). The weekend weather was perfect to paint outside and everyone created beautifull paintings!

Bev demonstrates her new technique using watercolours and wax on both watercolour paper and rice paper!

2012 Owen Sound Banner Project

I am excited to hear that
my watercolour "Sun Bathing"
has been accepted for the
2012 Owen Sound Banner Project!


Congratulations to my Saugeen Artist Co Op
friends else well.....Tina Concetta Revie, Dan
Nolan, Kathie Wright, Janet Liesemer and
Sheila Jack!

This  new method has alot more challenges, than my usual watercolours

but the end result gives me complete satisfaction!

Rice paper certainly creates an unique painting each time!

INTRODUCTION of 2012 SERIES "Lighthouses near & far" in Watercolour & Batik

I have added another painting to my series in the Painting Gallery. The name of this new painting "Thames River Mouth Lighthouse at Lake St Clair". Last January, my brother and his wife took us to visit this lighthouse of our childhood. There was a log jam and debris preventing the Thames River to flow into Lake St Clair.  This lighthouse brought back childhood memories of weekend summer fishing at the dock with my family.
I am enjoying this new technique of mix media using watercolours, pen, wax on rice paper!

What's special about this series is that the paintings will combine my love of wax and watercolours.


This particular painting of the Kincardine Lighthouse was created using watercolours, wax, and
pen on rice paper.  
Painting on rice paper have been around for over 2,000 years, and were established in China, Japan and Korea.  This ancient method of painting requires considerable practice and patience.  As I was learning, I recorded step-by-step instructions, so that I may one day teach a workshop to other artists.  I am planning to paint a few more lighthouses to feel more confident in this technique.
I do love the final effect and transparency of the final painting!
 
Check out my Painting Gallery as I introduce more paintings in this series!

Saugeen Artist Coop Store, 322 10th St. Hanover

Stop by & visit "The 24 days of Christmas" presented by  Saugeen Artist Coop, open for the month of December!    Bring a food item for the Food Bank and enter a draw for a daily prize donated by one of the 22 artists.

Miniature Artist trading Cards

Artist trading cards are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artist create, trade and collect art at "swap" events, either in person or online. It is a great way to meet other artists and share your work.  The only official rule is the size: 2.5"x 3.5".
How did the movement start?
In 1997, M. Vanci Stirnemann, a Swiss artist, created 1200 cards by hand as part of an exhibit.  On the last day, he invited others to create their own cards and trade with him during the closing reception.  After that, the movement took off as other artists organized major "swap" events!  Today, there are swaps in almost every major city around the world.

Would you like to trade with me?
 They are fun to do & trade with other artists!

Weekend Art Retreat at Dragonfly Ridge

 

Artists were invited back by Lin Souliere & Carl Bell for a weekend art retreat in Lion's Head, in celebration of their 5 years of Guest Cabins.
Even though, the weather did not co-operate, the torrential rains and 70km winds did not damper our paintings! Lin's art studio provided a great place to paint, share stories and enjoy more than one glass of wine.

Thanks Lin & Carl for your hospitality.... Bev, Janet & Nancy

ART MAP: Open Art Studio Weekend Oct 8 and 9, 2011

What a great Thanksgiving Weekend!
Weather reminded everyone of an August summer day. Even though we had a small number of visitors for the studio tour, artists had a chance to visit.
Thanks to my guest artists, Joanne Anderson, Yvonne Soper, Pat MacDowell, Cathy Kimpert and Faith Setley.

Guest Artists below:

Cathy Kimpert

Faith Setley

                                     

I am VERY excited to be September featured Artist!

The 2012 Grey & Bruce Landscape Calendar published by ColourPix are now available for sale. These selected works by local artists reflect the natural, rural landscapes of Grey and Bruce Counties.

To order calendars and for information about the artists visit www.theartmap.com

This calendar features landscapes of Grey & Bruce painted by 12 Grey & Bruce landscape artists represented on The Art Map.

This calendar makes a great souvenir for visitors to our area. It makes a great gift for art lovers! (for birthdays and Christmas)

Calendars are printed on 100 lb glossy bright white paper. Size is 11" wide x 8.5" high when closed.

Purchase your 2012 Grey & Bruce Landscape Calendar today. Calendars will be mailed as soon as your order is received.

"Waterfalls Not Far From Home"

Southampton Art Gallery

Sept 18,11 to Oct 13,11

You are invited to visit the Exhibit or press PLAY for a Short  3 Minute Tour on You Tube Link "Art Exhibition "Waterfalls Not Far From Home"...

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Art, Food and Wine Show at P&H Center

This is the First  ART, FOOD and WINE Show in Hanover.

 Artists were very happy with the location and hope Next Year will attract more visitors!