SPECT Fundraiser June 6 2015

"Special Delivery"

16" x 20" Oil on canvas

Framed
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  Sterile Processing Education Charitable Trust is holding a fundraiser dinner and silent auction on June 6^th, 2015 at Fort Calgary. I have donated this framed oil painting for their silent auction. A former co-worker of mine (Olive) is supporting her daughter's work (Christina Fast) through SPECT. Tickets for June 6 or information, contact: ofast@spectrust.org
 In collaboration with Mercy Ships Canada, SPECT supports the work of Christina Fast, a sterile processing instructor, to educate sterilization technicians in hospitals in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Congo and Madagascar. Following an invitation to Mercy Ships from a hospital, Christina begins an extensive evaluation process of not only sterilization procedures but also worksite arrangement and efficiency. She provides hands on mentoring as well as a classroom course to educate technicians on sterilization procedures that are sustainable within their current situation.  For more information about SPECT, please visit their website: www.spectrust.orgwww.spectrust.org

Tug O' War

"Tug O' War"

14"  x 18" Oil on board
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This painting is from a photo Kristen's friend took while they were on a holiday in Hawaii. Kristen was in her happy place...playing with a dog at the ocean edge on a sunny beach with friends.

3 Juried Paintings in the FCA Absolutely Art Show this Saturday

I have 3 paintings juried in this art show on Saturday at the Haysboro Community Centre (1204 89 Ave SW Calgary).The show is juried in Vancouver with a wide range of art work and quite eclectic. Most of the artists are in attendance during all or some of the show. These are my paintings in the show:

 I won't be in attendance as I will be at the wind up celebration of the Creatio Gallery's First Annual Figurative Art Show in Kelowna B.C. at the Ex Nihilo Vineyard . I have 2 juried paintings in that show. You can see the artwork by clicking here (April 22 blog).

Arizona Beauty

We were fortunate to be in Phoenix when these cactus were blooming. With Gail's permission I painted my versus of the beautiful photo she took.

"Arizona Beauty"
11" x 14" Oil on canvas
$175 unframed
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Silent Auction Painting at the Calgary Rotary Club Fundraiser this Thursday

 

Tickets can be obtained by contacting Dianne Robson at 403 696 2293.  She will hold them for pick up at the door, or they can be picked up at a meeting of the Calgary Millennium club, Elks Club, Wednesday Noon.  All reserved tickets are considered sold to confirm meals with the hotel. - See more at: http://rotary5360.ca/stories/black-tie-bingo-1/#sthash.CWaGGG5T.dpuf

2 Paintings Juried into "Body Language" Show May 1-10 2015

"Between Dances"

8" x 10" Oil on board, framed

"18, 19, 20...Ready Or Not"

12" x 12" Oil on board, framed

These two paintings have been juried into the Creatio Gallery's 1st Annual Figurative Art Show "Body Language".This show will be at the Ex Nihilo Vineyards May 1 - 10, 2015. If you are in Kelowna, stop by to see this exhibit and enjoy Ex Nihilo's wine.

Looking For Batman

"Looking For Batman"

12" x 16" Oil on board

$225 unframed

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This was really fun to paint. It is based on a photo our son Curtis took. The title came to me as soon as I saw the photo, what fun.

Soroptimist International of Calgary - May 8 2015

"Pink Tulip"

14" x 12" Watercolour on Paper

Double Matted and Framed
Silent Auction Painting
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This painting is a silent auction donation for the Soroptimist International of Calgary's Denim & Jewels Cocktail Party Fundraiser Friday May 8, 2015 at Wainwright Hotel, Heritage Park. It supports the lives of girls and women through social and economic empowerment. For more information, please contact Angie at 587.998.7688 or denimandjewels@soroptoimististcalgary.org

Sweet And Shiny

"Sweet And Shiny"

9" x 12" still life

oil on canvas board

$150 unframed

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I painted this in my last class with Ingrid Christensen. I had been away and missed the previous 3 classes. I did not have anything to set up as a still life so I painted the back view of another student's still life set up. I loved how the red apple almost mimicked the vase shape from my vantage point. I miss taking the weekly class but once again would miss to many with other commitments. If you are an artist and want to learn, check out her blog by clicking on her name above. She is an amazing painter and a very kind instructor. 

Winter Blues

"Winter Blues"

9" x 12" Oil on board

$150 unframed

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This was painted in between caring for my Mom in Kelowna. A bouquet she was given had these flowers just not in these colours. As I couldn't take paints in my carry on luggage, Shannon picked up paints that I had ordered at Opus Kelowna. It was a real treat to play with new fresh paints and brushes!.Painted unconventional 4 flowers instead of the usual odd number, it just felt right for this painting.