December 2009 Artist of the month

Natalia Fabia

Drawn to here paintings though a random online search, Natalia Fabia is officially the first artist of the month in a long time. As our miss December, this LA fine artist is also a Jewelry and clothing designer.

With here layered treatments of the figure, using her friends and intriguing street women as models, i'm sure you'll fall in love with her rocker style and admeration for sparkle.

Check her out! http://www.hookerfeathers.com/index.html

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March 2009 Featured Artist - Andrea Agnes Bodi

Andrea Agnes Bodi

I grew up in north-west Transylvania, in a family of mixed nationality. My father came from a traditionalist Hungarian Transylvanian family, my mother from a west Romanian one, from the Vrancea mountains in east Romania. My paternal grandfather raised and educated me from childhood to college. He was a master of church art, he left behind a lifework of 64 churches all over in Transylvania. He was the main influence in my life. As a little girl he took me with him to his work sites, where I familiarized with the environment of painting. But as I grew up I chose a different path in life, so I earned a BA in Sociology which is followed now with a MA in Event planning and Protocol in Budapest. I do drawing and painting as a self-taught. I carry influences from traditional peasant elements to naïve religious elements, and abstract form play. I am trying to reflect on the two dimensioned space impressionist emotions, play of light and subtle expressions of thoughts.

Here is a link to the artists personal blog, to view or purchase her other works:

http://pastelpaintingsbyanda.blogspot.com/

Stuart Hampton - Featured Artist of February 2009

Stuart Hampton was born in Manchester born in Bury in Greater Manchester and lived in Heywood until he moved to central Manchester where he studied for a degree in psychology at university.

After university he spent some time in India visiting temples and staying on ashrams in the south. Upon returning to England, Stuart indulged his passion for the arts - and became well known in many circles of artists and musicians for his surreal approach to both art and music.

During his time in Manchester he became active in the music scene and gained a lot of interest from local press for his music. But Stuart always held a strong passion for the visual arts and painting and although he was painting during his time as a musician he felt that he wasn't devoting enough time to cultivate his works so decided to leave the city and move to Cornwall. Of himself, Stuart says:


"I now spend a lot of time painting and trying to create images that speak messages of peace, understanding, humility and appreciation for love and nature."

Influenced by some of the great masters of painting such as Gauguin and more contemporary artists like Salvador Dali, Stuart tries to break down the borders of perception and reality and unite the imaginary with the real, creating powerful and provocative paintings.

His interest in surrealism has helped him develop an unconventional array of works that combine collage like elements with intertwined symbolism, uniting the pieces.

There is nothing more inspiring than an artist that has chosen to follow his passion despite all odds.

You can check out some of his other work by visiting his blog
http://www.stuarthampton.blogspot.com/
as well as
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile/Stuart+Hampton/85788.html
If interested in purchasing a print or to commission a piece/contact
email- stuarthamptonartwork@hotmail.co.uk

OSA opens *NEW* Orleans Campus!

OSA forms alliance with the former Visual Arts Centre Orléans

The Ottawa School of Art (OSA) and the board of the former VACO announced they are combining their resources to ensure stable and expanding visual arts programs are available for Orleans and surrounding communities.

The New OSA campus will be located at, 1490 Youville Drive, in the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Centre in Orleans, until its springtime move to the new Shenkman Arts Centre. The alliance will consist of a pooling of financial resources and team members to ensure continued, and expanding art classes for children and adults; innovative gallery exhibitions; more accessible hours; and community outreach.

You can register in person at the Orleans Campus:
1490 Youville Drive, Orleans
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Centre
Monday to Friday
10 am to 2 pm

Or register by phone at 613.241.7471:
Ottawa School of Art
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 7:30 pm

Saturday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Sunday
12:30 am to 4:30 pm

For more information on the Orleans Campus, please visit www.artottawa.ca.

So It's 2009 everyone! Hope 2008 was full of creativity and art.

Just thought I'd let you in on some of the new exhibits to be seen in the new year....

The National Gallery of Canada will be holding another Italian Renaissance show featuring rare works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Giorgio Vasari, Federico, Barocci and Annabelle Carracci. Opening on May 29th 2009

The Canadian Museum of Civilization will be featuring Mystic Beasts: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids. See artifacts and newly created models from May 15th to September 20th 2009.

The Ottawa Art Gallery will be showing the work of Michael Harrington starting February 5th 2009. This Ottawa Artist is known for his ominous subject matter and shady figures. Click the like below to see his work. http://www.artnet.com/artist/423969374/michael-harrington.html

In September, the Gallery will also be featuring Rosalie Favell from Winnipeg who creates unconventional self portraits.

For more upcoming shows keep an eye on the blog for updates or Check out your local listings.