"Religion in my Garden" 1561 PANDOSY ST. KELOWNA, B.C. CANADA
eh' FOR ART
DECEMBER 2008 - What's Ahead!
During December, we'll be OPEN 11am-8pm ! HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Kerensa Haynes (Vancouver, BC)
"Religion in my Garden"
Our next event will be held on Sunday, December 7th between 4-7:30pm. Haynes, a rising star artist, will be here to celebrate her 2nd solo exhibition at A Woodside Design GALLERY! Please let us know you're coming and we'll put aside some "holiday cheer" for you!
View some of Kerensa's available work by clicking on the 2-DEE tab.
NOVEMBER 2008 - On Now!
Doug Spraggett (Kelowna, BC)
"For All Time" 24" x 20"
Doug Spraggett, originally from Ontario, moved to the Okanagan Valley in the 1980's. With an oil paint set given by his wife at the age of 30, Spraggett pursued his artistic talent while doing construction work. He was recognized and was given his first solo exhibition in 1977 in North Bay Ontario. He has had work accepted in many juried exhibitions such as the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto (1966) and, Robson Square Art Show (1984).
At a glance, Spraggett's paintings come across as somewhat elementary: flat surfaces, hard edge lines, and a number of simply formed shapes make-up his work yet, looking deeper, comes meaning. Spraggett's use of color is delightful -deliberately using a complimentary mix, his imagery springs from the canvas. His imagination wonders while creating the the semi-surrealist landscapes - It really is something to see! This is a man who will be remembered as a historical mark in the art history of this Valley. After all he was the first solo artist to show at the Okanagan Artist's Alternative Studio in 1991 which was located on Gaston Ave. -in the ever changing North End.
To view more of Doug Spraggett's work, Click on 2-DEE tab!
OCTOBER 2008 - Just ended!
Noelle Nadeau is thrilled to be back in the sunny Okanagan after leaving here in 1988. Time away was spent working, travelling and being inspired by all that nature generously offers. After travelling across Canada, Noelle set up home for a couple years in Halifax, N.S. Having family on the west coast, the next natural move was to Vancouver, B.C. her home for the last several years. The coastal experiences have no doubt shaped her art and now Noelle is enjoying what is unfolding here in this drier, yet no less inspiring region. Noelle Nadeau enjoys exploring movement, emotion, surface, texture and color primarily through the means of paint in abstract form. Often beginning with an emotion or idea, the paint and mixed media lead her on a journey.
"SPARROW SONG"
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SEPTEMBER 2008
Linda Molloy is an artist living in Victoria, B.C. She can be found painting in her downtown studio or working part-time in a gallery located in Sidney, B.C. Linda's painting technique has been influenced by the works of Georgia O'Keefe, Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, and Pablo Picasso. More recently, her association with Nancy O'Toole, Philip Buytendorp, and Mike Svob have helped escalate her skills as a painter of today. Linda has been fortunate enough to participate in numerous artist workshops throughout Europe, Mexico and the United States. Linda Molloy is currently represented by 4 galleries within B.C.
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AUGUST 2008
Alissa Woodside is featuring her paintings which fall under the title of Abstract Expressionism. She has been consumed with getting the Gallery into full swing but has begun to balance this focus with painting a new group of work in her studio at home. Come in to see what she's been up to!
JULY 2008
Carrie Harper grew up in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley on vineyards and orchards! Focusing on symbols of her childhood, Carrie is currently focused largely on poppies; in realistic watercolors, as well as contemporary graphic abstractions accomplished with acrylics. Her artistic background is well-rounded with experience in illustration, graphic design, fibre art paper making, and exceptional product knowledge (from having worked at Opus). She has established a downtown studio in the last year in which she is able to execute her talent at full force.
*See more of Carrie's paintings which are still available by clicking on the 2-DEE tab!
NEXT YEAR 2009
February- Angela Bonten (Kelowna)
March- Lois Moore (Victoria)
April- Rita Diebolt (Kelowna)
May- Louise Lambert (Westbank)
June- Alissa Woodside (Kelowna)
July- Majie Lavergne (Victoria)
August- Carrie Harper (Kelowna)
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Telephone: (250) 862-3817
Email: info@awoodsidedesign.com