My Creative Journey
I started my blog "Bev Morgan Art Adventures", in 2011 and when I reflect back 7 years, I can honestly say that my art has taken me to places never imagined and met new friends along the way.
When starting an art career, I would recommend connecting with established artists. Back in November 2006, I stepped out my comfort zone and joined a group of 6 artists creating a local artist group "Saugeen Artists". We exhibited and sold our art together as a group. This provided me with a support network and resources available in a new community.
I have travelled with other artists to learn and grow as a plein-air painter to Italy, France and Portugal.
Initially, I taught watercolours to friends, and as the years past, the classes from my Hanover studio expanded to art conventions, Southampton Art School, campgrounds, and cruise ships. My cruise ships adventures have led me to travels to England, Germany, USA, Costa Rica, Eastern Caribbean and Columbia. Eight of my workshops are now on-line and currently have students from 17 countries enrolled. CLICK HERE TO VISIT COURSES ON-LINE
I have tried a variety of art mediums, through the years, but my art journey always returned back to watercolours and hopes that anyone who views my paintings can experience the excitement and vision that I had creating them. As an artist, teacher and mentor, I will continue to grow, explore, experiment and learn through my own experiences and from my students. When I started this journey, I would not have fathom the direction that my life has taken, just through my ART!

Queen Mary 2 Watercolour Workshops a Success!

So happy to return from my second excursion teaching watercolours to passengers on the Queen Mary 2! The cruise ship left the Brooklyn Cruise terminal November 26th for an Eastern Caribbean voyage and returned December 8th.
The watercolour classes began with colour theory and  information about paints, paper and brushes. Many techniques were introduced each day and the passengers finished some wonderful bookmarks, poppies, negative painting, pelican and northern lights.

The highlight of this cruise was an Art Exhibition of all the great watercolours at the end of the cruise. For beginner artists, I was so pleased with everyone's art work!
Here are some pictures of our Art Exhibition on the Queen Mary 2:

Excited to be part of this FANTASTIC art Group!

As of February 5, 2018, The Saugeen Artists has become a Not for Profit organization to promote

local artists, market their work together and increase awareness of Arts and Culture 

in our community!

We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the P&H Center in Hanover; New artists are welcome to apply to join us! 

 

"Lighthouse in Watercolour and Batik" workshop now available on Udemy.com

Enjoy learning 'how to' introduced melted wax to your watercolour painting to create the unexpected!
Visit Bev's Introduction Video for quick view how this painting was created.
Click here to see Bev's 'new' course on Udemy.com

Blank Spaces June 2017 - Article about Bev Morgan

Honoured to be part of the June Issue of Blank Spaces Magazine. How my art hobby became my full time after retirement. To Purchase Yours Blank Spaces *CLICK HERE*

2018 *Butterflies* Desk Calendars

My new 2018 Desk Calendars featuring my butterfly series has just arrived!

Promotion Sale: $13 each (after June 1st regular price $15)

 

"Paisley Bridge" painting by Bev Morgan

Accepted as one of the featured Artists for 2018 Art Map Calendar

 

The story behind the painting....
 On a Canoe trip down the Saugeen River a few years ago, I quickly photographed our landing at the Paisley Bridge. There were already two canoes landed and a few still paddling behind me.
This inspired my watercolour and batik painting which was done on rice paper.
When I was asked how this was created, my answer was not a simple one. Rice paper does not take watercolours too well, so I used around 12 layers of wax (alternating watercolours and melted wax) till it was covered. Then the painting was crumpled carefully, allowing the wax to fall off. Wherever the wax fell, then a dark wash was applied. All the wax is then taken off, and now I finish the painting with darker washes of paint. Lots of time and effort, but always happy with the results!!

Paint Ontario Exhibition and Sale

Very excited to have my art work accepted again at the PAINT ONTARIO juried art show at Grand Bend. Here is the link: http://paintontario.com/



Time to Tap - Watercolour, Pen & Batik on Rice paper by Bev Morgan

Duo Kayakers - Watercolour & Pen by Bev Morgan

 

Paint Ontario is Ontario’s foremost art show and sale, featuring outstanding original paintings that bring to life the beauty, character and diversity of Ontario — our home.
March 10 to April 2
Lambton Heritage Museum
Grand Bend, Ontario
Opening Night – March 10,  4 to 9 pm

I have a 'NEW' Facebook page promoting my Custom Matting & Framing business!
Here is Click here to see a Short Video "Bev The Picture Framer"

Hope that you visit and like my new page!
Click here!

 

 

 

Reflection of 2016: Watercolour Workshops available on-line, USB and DVD's

2016 Reflections!

This past year, I counted 27 art workshops that I taught either at home, local libraries, Cambridge Art Center, London Artist group, and on the Azamara Cruise ship passing through the Panama Canal. On the encouragement from students on the cruise ship, I began teaching on-line workshop classes. From those video courses, DVDs and USB were created.

My husband and I vacationed for 3 weeks in the maritimes in July. Enjoyed the friendly hospitality and sea scapes. I even escaped a few times to paint! 

Peggy's Cove ~ Bev Morgan

 3 Video workshops suited

for the Absolute Beginner & Intermediate

Painter. Includes book with Instructional

Material and References. ($110 each)

Workshop DVD's are available for Beginners only

Workshops are Available Anytime & Anywhere
on-line:
Click here for Bev's courses

YOU ARE INVITED FOR 2 ART EVENTS

SAVE the DATES for upcoming Art Shows

Open Studio weekend at Bev's Hanover studio: Sept 30, Oct 1 & 2
Variety of original art for sale including paintings, jewellery, and purses by guest artists: Marilyn Hammer, Nancy MacNabb, Jane Jacques and Tina Revie
Art Under the Stars: October 22nd
Tickets are now for sale and this will be a fantastic evening out!

"NEW" Watercolour Workshop on-line on Udemy.com

"Fun At The Beach"

Enjoy step by step instructions for the novice painter or an artist who would like to learn

new techniques on-line, anytime, anywhere!

Click on "Fun At The Beach" to see workshop

 

 

2017 DESK CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE $14

Original Sketches of Local Waterfalls in Grey & Bruce Counties

 

 4in x 6in Original sketches for Sale

                                         

Watercolour Workshops for Beginner Painters

NOW Available in Instruction Book & Videos on USB

CLICK HERE to see Bev's video

"PROUD GRANDPA" new on-line Watercolour Course for all Level Painters

Have you ever wanted to learn at your own pace to paint watercolours?

Step-by-Step Instructions
how to paint this masterpiece
at home and having fun
doing it!

Email me for a 50%
discount code



This Grandpa was so proud to show his new
grandson of his new crop of corn!


Click here...

https://www.udemy.com/proud-grandpa-watercolour-painting-for-everyone/learn/v4/overview

Workshop DVD's Now Available for Purchase

(Series 1 created for the Beginner Painter)

 

 

 

To Get Your DVD:

1. Contact Bev to mail your Workshop DVD directly to you. (Credit card through Square Invoice)
2. Our local art store "Lasting Memories, Locker Room", 318 10th St, Hanover, Ontario
3. Our local art store "The Colour Jar", 120 Garafraxa St N, Durham, Ontario
4. Bev's Art Studio, 260 4th Ave, Hanover, Ontario
5. Community Art Shows

Cost: Module 1 'Birch Trees' $40

Module 2 'Northern Lights' $30

'Canadian Reflections' $40

 

On-Line Watercolour Course now available!

 Bev is now Udemy Premium Instructor

Enjoy Learning Watercolours With Me!

My courses are created for those who have never picked up a brush but have always wanted to learn about watercolours!

These courses are step-by-step process in learning basic techniques in watercolour.

Canadian Reflections in Watercolour *beginners class* In this class students will learn how to paint trees and the loon and the reflections in the water. Posted April 2016 Click here: https://www.udemy.com/canadian-reflections/



 

Northern Lights 
 *Beginner's class Module 2*

 

At the end of this class, we will
start feeling comfortable in painting by using the techniques taught in Module 1.
Posted March 2016
https://www.udemy.com/northern-lights-in-watercolour-for-beginners/


Trees in Watercolour
 * Beginner's  class-Module 1*
At the end of this
course, you will have a finished
painting of 'Birch Trees'! 
Posted February 2016

          https://www.udemy.com/trees-in-watercolours/




Azamara - Journey Cruise passing through the Panama Canal

January 3 to 13, 2016 Watercolour class workshops on the Azamara Journey by Bev Morgan

 During this cruise we visited Costa Rica, Columbia and Jamaica

Merry Christmas to friends and family

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

This past year has been a remarkable year with leaving one full time job to another.

I am looking forward to Full time Artist and Teacher in 2016.

This year was my FIRST to set foot on a cruise ship and my FIRST to teach watercolours!
 I was blessed to be able to do this on a round trip transatlantic crossing with the Cunard ship 'Queen Mary 2'.

Happy New Year!