at the Marigold Cultural Centre Art Gallery on:
Thursday May 10
12 to 2pm
and
Tuesday May 22
12 to 2pm
Drop in, meet the artist and learn about the encaustic painting process!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
by Judy Arsenault
encaustic, paper & acrylic transfer on birch panel
16x44 inches
available at the
Secord Gallery
Saturday, April 7, 2012
www.marigoldcentre.ca
I have always loved birds. I feed them in my yard and they never fail to reward me with a flash of colour and feather, and a snippet of bird song.
‘Birdland’ was first conceived of last summer, as I sat and watched the birds at my feeders. I began thinking of making paintings that featured birds and where birds live.
‘Birdland’ is dedicated to the memory of my mother Alice Arsenault, who lovingly depicted these elusive beings in her own artwork, and who was herself tiny and delicate, yet possessed of surprising strength.
As I worked on the paintings, I began to incorporate bits and pieces in a type of layering process that was not unlike the building of a nest. Embedded in the encaustic are memories and reflections on life, both for birds and for people, because in many ways we are simply not that different.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
100 Kilometre Art Challenge
We’re all familiar with the slogan ‘Buy Local’ as it relates to food, but we can also apply this philosophy to other areas. What about buying local art, for example?
Buy supporting local artists, we nurture creativity where we live.
Yes, great art can come from our own home towns, and is in fact already being produced here. Nova Scotia has very many extremely talented and hardworking artists. Here are some ways to participate in the 100 Kilometre Art Challenge:
*Purchase local artwork as a gift to honour an employee, or a retiree.
*When decorating your home or your office, look for original art.
*Approach a local artist to display their artwork in your place of business.
*Commission a local artist to create a painting of your business or home,
or to paint a portrait of a family member or a special pet.
*Sponsor an art exhibit.
*Support art education by offering an art bursary at a local high school.
*Host an art party for friends or staff with a local artist.
*Attend the art exhibits that are offered locally, even if you can’t afford to buy.
*Write comments in the artist's guestbook. Artists appreciate feedback from their audience.
These are just a few of the ways you can appreciate and support the creativity that is all around us locally.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
by Judy Arsenault
watercolour on paper
5x7 inches
available at Gallery 215
Sold
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
(Little Bird #3)
by Judy M. Arsenault
encaustic, charcoal and oil on wood
6x6 inches
available at Secord Gallery
Sold
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