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www.islandartsmag.caFall 2017 • Vol. X • Issue III

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The Annual Moss St. Paint-In in Victoria always draws a huge crowd of art patrons.Shown below: artwork of Ian Baker of mix-fitx.com

Oceanside artists had the opportunity to be on the set ofthe TV series, ChesapeakeShores, filmed in Parksville

Qualicum Beach saw the unveiling ofthe Echo Player’s Mural (56 x 16 feet)

by artist David Goatley

Moss Street photo by Jenny Adams

D.F Gray Roxy Wallhanger

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Port Hardy Arts Market Goes Pop-Upby Yvonne Maximchuk

Well known up and down Vancouver Island, Davida K. Hudsonof Cafe Guido and Co. - which encompasses, “West Coast Com-munity Craft Shop”, “The Book Nook” and clothing boutique“Drift”- took her thriving and vital business to the big smoke inJuly; to a Vancouver “pop-up” venue, Little Mountain Shop at4386 Main St.

Davida’s arts and crafts shop, bookstore and clothing boutiquepresent items of quality, artistry and what is most unique aboutthe North Island and visitors are quick to appreciate it. Peoplefrom all over the world visit our region and recognize what aspecial place it is. Davida felt a pop-up shop would be a greatway for her business to present itself to a new audience for ashort period of time and an opportunity to hone her skills andstretch her reach beyond the familiar.

The theme she came up with was “Cafe Guido and Co. Cele-brates Hometown Love, celebrating all we love about our hometown, the characters and events and all the little things in lifethat make it great.”

Davida’s objective was to draw attention to the north island, en-courage people to consider the area as a destination, and to shine

a spotlight on the talented artists and artisans among us. She feltpeople should know how accessible the north island is and whatadventure and beauty awaits them.

I asked her if she felt the week long effort of transporting theworks of thirty-two artists from the area, along with a variety ofisland and BC vendors from the Book Nook and Drift had beena successful and rewarding endeavor. “Without a doubt, the ex-perience was worthwhile,” she replied. “We showcased localtalent, scenery, adventure and artistry to an urban audience. Thelocation is known for hosting pop-up shops and is in a neigh-bourhood that is supportive of the arts and locally made goods.While we were busy focusing on the Vancouver audience, it wasa happy surprise to have our home communities cheering us onwith pride and encouragement throughout the whole process.Hometown Love in action!”

Davida was also struck by the ‘eco-consciousness’ of the cityshoppers. Vancouver is striving to be the most ‘green’ it can be;most people were pleased to be buying local and chose to taketheir purchases with no bag or packaging.

Cafe Guido and Company’s pop-up shop was partnered withPort Hardy Visitor Information Center and Vancouver IslandNorth Tourism, who provided postcards, travel guides andbrochures.

Davida’s advice to artists? Any opportunity to collaborate withothers to raise and promote awareness is a good thing. Islandfolk are a fiercely loyal group-whether from Nanaimo, Duncanor Woss; they connect deeply with their island roots, even whenaway from home.

The north island’s innovative entrepreneur and promoter, DavidaK. Hudson, has certainly done that for herself, and for us, theartists.

~

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Kelly CarterUcluelet BC

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What did the Buddhist ask the hot dog vendor?

“Make me one with everything.”

The 5th Annual Alberni Valley Paint Out 2017 is happeningon Saturday and Sunday, September 9th & 10th, 2017, 10 am to4 pm, with the support of DRAW Gallery in conjunction withthe International Plein Air Painters (IPAP) 15th Great World-wide Paint Out.

Sunday Sept 10th at 4:30 PM there will be an exhibit of theweekend’s work and a reception at The Starboard Grill at Har-bour Quay. The public is invited to view the art and meet theArtists. Everyone is invited. Contact Astrid Johnston at 250-724-2056 or [email protected] for more info.

Life Drawing 'Open Studio' sessions resume the week of Sep-tember 11th. Featuring live model figure drawing, Artists gathertogether to paint, sketch or sculpt from live models.

Visit us Online & on Location at the corner of Melrose & EighthAve in the dynamic Alberni Valley. Thursday & Friday 12 – 5pm. and by appointment call 250-724-2056www.drawgallery.com. Celebrating 10 Years!!

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Special exhibitions by invited artists

Sarah Lightfoot Wagnerpainting & sculpture September

Ken Frederickson &Ovide Mercredibronze sculpture & poetryOctober / November

Al Hartleyblack & white photographyNovember / January


The Campbell River Art Gallery is thrilled to announcethat Vicky Chainey Gagnon has been appointed to the position of Executive Director.

Chainey Gagnon has been active in the field for 15 years as acurator of contemporary art and as an arts administrator. Mostrecently, as Director/Chief Curator at The Rooms ProvincialArt Gallery in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, shecurated the work of Canadian and international artists, includ-ing Kym Greeley, Marlene MacCallum, Olivia Boudreau,Regina Silveira, Jennie Williams, April White, CatherineBolduc and Myriam Yates, among others. At The Rooms, shesupported the production of SakKijâjuk: Art and Craft fromNunatsiavut, a ground breaking exhibition that included atrilingual publication, the first major book on the art of theLabrador Inuit.

In 2014, Chainey Gagnon curated Manif d’art 7 - the QuebecCity Biennial on the theme of Resistance: And Then, We BuiltNew Forms. A large-scale project presenting the work of 36Canadian and international artists across museums, artist-run-centers and public spaces, the exhibition spaces and city atlarge were activated for the duration of the month-long eventwith extensive workshops, lectures, film screenings and per-formances.

Prior to that, Chainey Gagnon was the long-time Director/Cu-rator of the Foreman Art Gallery of Bishop’s University inSherbrooke, Quebec where she was renowned for her inno-vative approach and interest in emerging artistic practices.

“That we were able to attract a talent of Chainey Gagnon’scalibre speaks volumes to the work the Gallery has been doingover the last few years,” said Lucas Schuller, chair of theCampbell River Art Gallery board. “We’re excited to seewhere she’ll take us from here.”

Effective July 1st, Chainey Gagnon succeedsKris Anderson, who served as Executive Di-rector since 2013.

“We want to thank Kris for her leadership andcommitment to this community over the lastfour years,” said Schuller.

Speaking about her appointment, Chainey Gagnon said, “It iswith abundant joy that I look forward to working with thecommunities of Campbell River to generate curiosity and en-gagement with the contemporary visual arts and to plant theseeds of great things, together.”

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Painting Outside Adventures by Jenny Adams

Plein air painting is not my go-to normally. I consider myself tobe somewhere between a beginner painter and life-long learner.Taking my painting outside, except for a few Opus outdoor chal-lenges, is new to me. This summer I’m living in a rental so thispresented an opportunity to give it a go on a more regular basis.Not having my studio, I invested in a portable easel and packedmy stuff.

To feel the warmth of the sun or a gentle breeze while trying tocapture the composition is both challenging and very enjoyable.The lovely warmth from the sun and gentle breezes can also drymy acrylic medium so quickly both on my canvas and my palettemaking spray bottles a must, forcing me to work quickly withthe goal of less is more. So far I have learned to keep it simplein regards to the composition especially since being outside andchoosing what to paint can be very overwhelming. I try to editwhat I see to determine what I want to convey in the piece. I ad-mire painters who can achieve such beautiful pieces with suchloose strokes and undeniable talent to capture the light before itchanges. So I continue to give it a go, learning something neweach time I go play outside. Paint on!

Landscape painters invade Quadra Island in September for the 13th Annual Paint Out

With the support of Firesign Art & Design and the Heriot BayInn, this event is in conjunction with the 16th Annual Interna-tional Plein Air Painters (IPAP) - Great Worldwide Paint Out.

Event organizer, Nanci Cook, says “There is a joy about paint-ings outdoors. This is a chance for people to see professionalartists at work, developing their paintings in response to thebeauty in nature.”

FALL Gardening Tips If you are putting your garden to bed, you can grow a covercrop to put nitrogen back in the soil, such as annual rye,clover, barley or legumes.

It’s time to collect seeds for next year, including nasturtiums,soy beans, peas, and broad beans, as well as tomatoes.

Vegetables that can be planted in the fall include:- Garlic, brocoli, turnips, cauliflower, cabbage, swiss chardand brussel sprouts

Give the grass one more trim and overseed any bare spots.

Drain and put your water hoses away. Drain your irrigationsystems.

Spray your fruit trees with lime sulphur to kill over-winteringinsects.


Another Perspective

One day a very wealthy father took his son on a trip to thecountry for the sole purpose of showing his son how it wasto be poor. They spent a few days and nights on the farm ofwhat would be considered a very poor family.

After their return from the trip, the father asked his son howhe liked the trip. “It was great, Dad,” the son replied. “Didyou see how poor people can be?” the father asked. “OhYeah,” said the son.

“So what did you learn from the trip?” asked the father. Theson answered, “I saw that we have one dog and they had four.We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden andthey have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanternsin our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patioreaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.

We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fieldsthat go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, butthey serve others.

We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls aroundour property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.”The boy’s father was speechless. Then his son added, “Itshowed me just how poor we really are.”

Too many times we forget what we have and concentrate onwhat we don’t have. What is one person’s worthless objectis another’s prize possession. It is all based on one’s perspec-tive.

Sometimes it takes the perspective of a child to remind uswhat’s important.


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EventsThe Sunshine Coast Art Crawl began in 2010. Itwas initiated from members of the Coast Cultural Alliance whowere unable to be a participant in the long standing Purple Ban-ner Studio and Gallery Guide. They wanted the opportunity toopen their studios to the public but not for the entire year. Fromthis the Art Crawl began with 75 participating venues fromLangdale to Lund. In 2016 there were 130 venues with over 300artists involved and more have signed up for 2017.

As the Crawl evolved a decision was made for the Powell Riverartists to join together and bring their artists and their fabulousworks to the southern Sunshine Coast. This proved to be verysuccessful and over the years we have found creative minds havejoined together to form alliances in group shows at studios, gal-leries, historic sites, theatres, parks, forests, the long house andthis year a golf club and the atrium of the local hospital as wellas individual artist's studios.

The Crawl is not only a chance to meet the artists in their studiosand experience the vibrant arts and culture in the community buta treasure hunt to discover locations off the beaten track on theSunshine Coast as you follow brochure maps, directional signs,smart phone maps and other Crawlers.

Printed brochure/maps are made available at many local outlets,BC Ferries, online at www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com.

Judi Pedder ~ Watercolour & Silk Painting

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Open StudioSeptember 9 & 10

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Everyone Welcome!

Saanich Peninsula Studio Tour ~ Oct. 21 - 22An artistic adventure. An exploration of creativity.Join us on a self guided tour ofartists studios’ in Sidney by the Sea,North and Central Saanich. Studios open: 11 am and 4 pm dailypart of the ArtSea Festival Oct. 13th - 22nd

Brochures & maps available at The Gallery at Tulista Park,9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, BC • www.cacsp.com


The Nanaimo Artwalk is a grassroots or-ganization that is 100% volunteer run. It started 19years ago with a small group of artists (5-10) in theOld City Quarter and Downtown area, opening theirstudios to the public for a weekend tour. Several timesit almost lost its momentum but each time the artistswould rally and breath life back into it.

19 years later the Artwalk Committee is still 100%volunteers, with a small core of volunteer organizersthat donate their personal time to bring the event tolife each year. We are passionate about making surepeople come together in support of the local arts com-munity and it shows, because we have grown to have40+ artists on the Artwalk.

Thank you to all of the artists over all of the years thathave been involved in the Artwalk, and thank you tothe people that have volunteered their time andopened their studios, homes and businesses, to createa warm and inviting space for the public.

Mon - Sat Sunday10 - 6 10 - 4


DAVE HUTCHISON - photographerwww.davehutchison.ca


When did you first become interested inphotography as an art form?

I became excited about nature photogra-phy after my first road trip to Yellow-stone National Park in Wyoming in 2005.I had some memorable encounters thatstick with me to this day. However, pho-tography as an art form has really peakedfor me in the last 1-2 years. I am con-stantly pushing the "camera" and myselfto "create" images that stop people andhope to evoke an emotional reaction.

I really don't even see myself as a pho-tographer but a creator of moments intime (which can be seconds to severalminutes ... and beyond). There are nolimits ... just myself.

What attracts you to this medium?

I think the endless options for creativityis what I find exciting. The camera com-bined with a person that is open to any-thing can create endless opportunities.

For the shutter bugs in the audience,what kind of equipment do you use?

I am not an equipment "junkie" but liketo have the best possible (within reason,I don't have a $50k camera). I don't likehaving the equipment being an excuse ...just myself. I use the Nikon system and Iam used to that now but honestly it doesnot matter. There are lots of great cam-eras out there (and new models coming)for people to use. The person behind thecamera is the most important part of pho-tography ... not the gear.

Can you tell us about some of your futurephotography excursions?

As for my future business plans, I havelots in store. I will be offering at least twoVancouver Island based Photo Tours inthe spring of 2018 that will be all inclu-sive with small groups of 7-8 people.

I will also be offering an exciting oppor-tunity to photography Grizzlies in theirnature environment in the spring of 2019.Details are available on my new web site.

Do you have any advise to those who areconsidering a career as a photographer?

The simple answer is shoot as much aspossible to build a diverse portfolio.The complicated answer depends on the

person pursing which path in photogra-phy. For example, travel photographywould require deep pockets for an annualtravel budget. A wedding photographerwould require (at least in the beginning)a healthy marketing budget. It is not aprofession for those that are tight on cash.

On the business side you need to knowhow to manage and market your work.

What do you like to do in your sparetime?

Spending time with my daughter is superimportant (and without the camera). Welove to go on hikes and camping together.Lizard Lake near Port Renfrew is one ofour favourite spots.

~

Dave Hutchison was born in St. Catharines, Ontario. Hehas been a resident of BC since 1993, settling in Sidneyon Vancouver Island in 2002. The coast and vast

stretches of wilderness that are so prevalent there have provideda unique setting for his nature and wildlife photography. Increas-ingly he is drawn to search for rare animals, allowing glimpsesof wildlife in its true habitat for those who are not able to see itfor themselves. This aspect of photography, the revelation of thetruth of the subject matter, is an ongoing source of inspiration forDave. He strongly believes in the promotion of nature conserva-tion and the idea of bringing nature home, allowing access thatdoesn’t normally happen.


Merv Brandel (father) started painting on old windowblinds at the age of 6 and has been painting ever since.Growing up in Kelowna he used to check out the art

galleries while his buddies were playing at the beach thinkingMerv was kind of weird.

Merv graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design inCalgary in 1973 and went on to run his own firm doing com-mercial art, specializing in architectural rendering until 1984.He then started painting for galleries full time. A few years agohe was named “Best Canadian Landscape Painter” by ArabellaMagazine. His work is presently represented by GainsboroughGallery in Calgary, Adele Campbell Gallery in Whistler and theWhite Rock Gallery in White Rock.

Dawne met Merv on a blind date when she was 14 and the “restis history” as they say. She worked with Merv in the office inCalgary and Kelowna and then went on to have a career infloristry and horticulture until 2012. Retirement allowed her thetime to commit to painting and she is now represented by Gains-borough Gallery in Calgary, Tutt Street Gallery in Kelowna andThe Old School House Gallery in Qualicum Beach.

Jamie (Poppy) and Shayne (their children) grew up in a homesurrounded by art.

Shayne received a degree in Fine Art and went on to display hispaintings in Montreal, Vancouver, Kelowna and Nelson. Nowhis focus is with his family in Nelson. His creativity comesthrough sculpture, functional art pieces and renovating his her-itage home.

Poppy fell in love with the piano and teaching children early on.She was always feeling left out of the art scene the rest of thefamily shared, until her dad suggested she try photography. Shetook to it with a passion and was soon building her own photog-raphy business. Her incredible ability to capture emotionthrough the lens makes her work exceptional.

Merv and Shayne have collaborated on two large canvases forthe centre pieces of the show. Although Merv is a realist painterand Shayne does more abstracted work, they seemed to changerolls on these canvases presenting more fantasy images. Sharingtheir time and vision in this work was a real gift for both of them.

It’s been a dream of the family to have a group show togetherand when TOSH offered the galleries in October they thoughtnow or never.

“We feel very fortunate to be able to share our creative energiestogether. We learn so much from each other and grow with theencouragement and critiques. I’m so proud of the strong creativepeople my children have become and I can see it carrying on inmy granddaughters. Sharing this experience with my family isa real gift.” ~

The Brandel Family Show, October 2 -22 at The Old SchoolHouse Art Centre in Qualicum Beach

THE BRANDEL FAMILYIMMERSED IN THE ARTS ALLTHEIR LIVESby Dawne Brandel


The Chapel Gallery &Allen Sapp Galleryby Susan Schaefer

This past June, I had the absolute pleas-ure of exhibiting at the Chapel Gallery inNorth Battleford Saskatchewan. It’s hardto explain the feeling of the gallery space,until you have seen it for yourself. Thebuilding was used as a boy’s school, wayback when. Now it is a key performer inthe arts community in NorthernSaskatchewan.

The first time I walked into the ChapelGallery, I had to remind myself to breath,as it is truly breath-taking. The round pul-pit wall at the front and the long and nar-row stained glass windows add aprestigious ambiance to the space.

While in North Battleford I had the op-portunity to visit the Allen Sapp Gallery.Growing up in Saskatchewan I had heardof this artist, but never had a chance tosee his work up close.

Allow me tell you a little bit about thisiconic artist.

Allen was born in the winter of 1928 onthe Red Pheasant Reserve in north-cen-tral Saskatchewan. He was a weak andsickly child. He was raised by his mater-nal grandmother, after this mother diedfrom tuberculosis.

He never learned to read or write butfound refuge in drawing pictures. As hegrew older he developed his gift.

His canvases centre on family and com-munity. For thousands of years commu-nity and survival had gone hand in handfor Allen’s people. His grandparents werepart of the last generation to live the no-madic hunting life and of the first tomake the transition to reserve life.

Allen was steeped in the world viewshared by his grandparents that held land,family, spirituality and community inti-mately connected and his artwork is a tes-tament to that.

In 1955 Allen married and in 1957 theirson David was born. In 1963 after thedeath of his grandparents, Allen, movedhis family from the Plains Cree Reserveto North Battleford to pursue a career asa professional artist.

One winter morning in 1966 Sapptimidly went into the North BattlefordMedical Clinic trying to sell his paintingsto the doctors. There he met the clinic’sdirector Doctor Allan Gonor. Dr. Gonorimmediately saw the significance andpossibilities in Sapp’s work. On the sec-ond visit to the clinic Doctor Gonor wasimmediately drawn to one of Allen’spaintings. He bought it at once and gave

Allen money for supplies. He also askedAllen to paint more of the people andplaces he remembered on the reserve.

This invitation to paint from his life ex-perience opened a door to Allen Sapp’sheart. Dr. Gonor had hoped to buy whatAllen was painting, but he soon realizedthat Sapp was painting one or two paint-ings a night.

In September of 1968 Wynona Mul-caster, an art professor at the Universityof Saskatchewan invited Allen to showhis paintings on the grounds of his homein Saskatoon. The show was a success.

Easter weekend of 1969 Allen had ashowing at the Mendal Art Gallery inSaskatoon. 61 oils were assembled andhung. When the doors opened some13,000 viewers passed through thegallery with most of the 61 paintings hav-ing been sold.

From there, as they say, the rest is history. Allen Sapp is widely regarded as one ofCanada's foremost aboriginal painters.

In 1989, a public gallery was opened inhis name to house a significant collectionof his art donated to the City of NorthBattleford by the Gonor family.

“I paint because I like to paint, not be-cause people pay money for my work.Money, we need it but it is people who aremore important” Allen Sapp

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Creating Movement in Your PaintingsInstructor – Sharon Quirke, BA, MAwww.sharonquirke.com

Loosen up and let in some fresh air! Learn how to move paintin broad strokes and make your personal mark.

Sharon has a bold and dramatic style. Her work is colourful andlayered with emotion, fluidity and the sensation of light.Sharon Quirke is a professional artist living in West Vancouver.

She is actively involved in community art projects, includingVancouver street parties and Art Walks, Harmony Arts Festivals,and North Shore Arts Commission initiatives. She founded thePissarro School of Art and has enjoyed teaching students of allages for more than thirty years.

Cost: $250 (+ gst) Dates: Sat. Sept. 16 & Sun. Sept. 17, 2017Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pmLocation: McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St. Parksville Register Online: www.islandartsmag.ca

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in Japanese Dyeing Art". Master Tetsuois an important art educator who hastaught countless fabric artists in academicsettings around the world.

This centuries-old form involves specialdyes, wood block printing and rice glueresist. The method was traditionally usedto decorate the kimonos. This will be thesecond visit the 81 year-old artist-educa-tor has made to Vancouver Island.

We at the Coast Collective are very for-tunate to host this incredible workshop todisplay and learn an art form that is suchan integral part of a country's culture and

The Coast Collective Art Centre inColwood is very pleased to announce aonce in a lifetime opportunity for fabricartists in the Pacific Northwest. TetsuoKoyama, master of the ancient art ofJapanese fabric dying and woodblockprinting will instruct a four day work-shop, “Meeting the Master” - an interac-tive workshop and visual arts show of thewoodblock and yuzen fabric dye art ofJapanese master, Tetsuo Koyama, September 25 - 28, 2017.

Master Koyama, an important art educa-tor in Japan, studied the specialized artfrom notable experts including his father,on whom was bestowed the title: "Holderof important intangible Cultural Property

history. We are happy that MasterKoyama has agreed to make this long tripto share his knowledge and expertise, andto Yuko Yamamoto for facilitating all as-pects of this workshop. www.coastcollective.ca

Meeting the Master - Japanese Woodblock PrintDyeing Workshop with Master Tetsuo Koyama


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What is the Purpose of Art? by Penny Boden

Sometimes, while deeply involved inthe creative process, I find myself spec-ulating, "just why am I doing this?"Being stirred by this thought on manyoccasions has given me opportunity tocompose the following list:

Why do I make art?- to escape from the daily grind of a far too routine world- to find sanctuary of peace, mindfulness, and chosen priority- to connect with what matters most- to strengthen my relationship with my chosen subject- to exercise abilities that would otherwise be lost- to feel the tangible discourse of hand to medium to substrate- because sometimes creativity is all that matters- to be who I really am- to speak in a comfortable voice about what matters most- to ease my mind and to add balance to my life

Why do you make art?

Penny Boden is a Cowichan Valley Artist & Art Educator. Find Penny's online courses at Learn.PennyBoden.ca

WATERCOLOUR TIP OF THE DAYby Dianne Bersea

We watercolorists can get caught up in making a picture ratherthan a painting. A watercolour painting is really all about water-colour magic, giving this marvellous medium a chance to dis-play it's best qualities: one-pass washes, dropping additionalcolour into wet areas and letting it bleed. And not overworking!

Dianne is offering fall workshops in Penticton BC. For more info. email: [email protected].

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Working as an artist in resi-dence at the award winningCoastal Black Winery hasbeen a wonderful experiencefor me. The winery is nestledin the beautiful rural setting ofBlack Creek. The high wallsand grand space of Coastal

Black Winery help to showcase and emphasize the spirit andcolours of my landscape paintings.

As an artist in residence, I had the opportunity to paint in areaswhere the public freely wandered around the property, but be-cause of safety reasons; I did not paint in the berry fields. AbelO’Brennan, one of the owners of Coastal Black Winery, offeredto drive me around their 600 acres of land for me to take photosof the berry fields. It was not just the photos alone that stimu-lated my senses to paint the berry landscape, but it was also theexperience of being in the fields and hearing Abel explain theprocess of the work involved of the field operation. I was capti-vated and inspired by the beautiful landscape, and my experi-ence of all the sights and smells of nature.

Reliving my experience in the berry fields through my photog-raphy, helped to stimulate my memories and of the landscape,inspiring me to paint the berry fields landscape. As an artist, Irely on my senses to inspire me to create the pieces I paint. The

flow of my brush strokes and colours I select come from my sen-sation, experience, and emotional connection to the environmentaround me.

My experience while painting on the patio was quaint becausepatrons enjoyed their wine while showing interest in what I waspainting. Their outdoor canaries singing along with the back-ground music created a very peaceful setting, giving me at apeaceful and relaxing energy which is conveyed in my paintings.

Having this opportunity has given me a chance to push myselfand go a bit outside my comfort zone, making me a more con-fident painter. More and more places are opening their doors toartists. It’s a win - win for everyone!www.marilynpeeters.com

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Robert Genn – About True Colour

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A couple of weeks ago Susan's iPadhome button stopped working. Our firstimpulse was to go purchase a new iPad.But then we thought, can it be repaired?A quick Google search showed it was acommon problem and yes it could be re-paired, approximate cost $100.

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AssistiveTouchIf you have any trouble interacting withyour iPad via touch, you can set up yourdevice to receive simplified gesture in-puts that can be performed with or with-out the use of an additional accessories.Such gestures include the ability to• Adjust the iPad volume• Capture a screenshot• Select the Home button• Interact with Control & Notification • Centre• Use multi-finger gestures

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