So now 2018 is drawing to a close soon, and for the Artists in the Southern Ontario Visual Artists, it has been a busy , artistic year. Our last SOVA exhibition of the year was at the Artusiasm Gallery (on until Dec 8th ).
A wonderful,successful opening reception was held on Nov 30, complete with music, appetizers and best of all, several sales of artwork.
Seven of the SOVA artists were engaged in this exhibition.
Five of the SOVA artists, left to right, Janice Ykema, Robert Chisholm, Helen Duplassie, Margaret Pardy and Charlene Nickels.
LYNDEN COWAN
As well as being one of the SOVA artists in the Artusiasm Gallery exhibition, Lynden is happy to announce that her painting "Gully" has been selected for the VAM's 41st Annual Juried Exhibition, which will be at the Art Gallery of Mississauga .
This exhibition begins in January,and continues to March 16, with the opening reception Thursday, January 10,2019 from 6 to 8 pm. They had 230 entries and selected 41.
Lynden is also Happy to say that her painting Mackerel Sky won a Special Recognition Award in the Light,Space and Time 8th Annual Seascapes Competition 2018 . There were 561 entries from 22 Countries.
LYNNE SCHUMACHER
Lynne has kept up her painting hours and has just been informed that "After the Rain" has been sold by Judy Smith at Westmount Galleries.
Lynne has also involved herself in the Community by doing a painting demonstration for the December Cultural weekend at the Cloverdale Mall with other members of the Colour and Form Society.
MARGARET PARDY
Margaret was also one of the SOVA artists exhibiting at the Artusiasm Gallery, but also has some wonderful news to share.
CONGRATULATIONS to MARGARET , on being selected as a new member of the Ontario Society of Artists.
This is a wonderful Honour.
ROBERT CHISHOLM
Robert can be found frequently , painting in his studio in Alton Mill. As well, Robert was one of the SOVA artists involved in the Artusiasm Gallery exhibition.
JOANNE LOMAS
Joanne works long hours in her studio in Alton Mill. As well as participating in the latest SOVA exhibition, she has been busy making artistic Christmas Tree ornaments with other Alton Mill artists . Proceeds from the sale benefit local charity. Below you see Joanne on the left with Margi Taylor, also an artist at Alton Mill.
JANICE YKEMA AND CHARLENE NICKELS
Both of these wonderful SOVA artists participated in the Artusiasm Gallery Exhibition, and painting in their studios in preparation for upcoming shows.
Above is SOVA Artist Janice Ykema, and below is SOVA Artist Charlene Nickels.
HELEN DUPLASSIE
SOVA artist Helen Duplassie has been extremely busy lately. As well as being involved in the Artusiasm Gallery Exhibition, Helen was also down to visit the Ontario Legislature , where one of her paintings was selected for display.
Helen seated for lunch in front of her painting.
As well, One of Helen’s pieces, “Sumac,” was juried into the “3rd Annual Overzealous Fine Art Exhibition” at the Neilson Park Creative Centre. This is a beautiful, dye on silk artwork.
To round out an already busy schedule, Helen is exhibiting in a members show at Beaux Arts Brampton this month.
Well, that really is a year end wrap up. You will see new works from all of the SOVA artists in the new year, and we also have scheduled exhibitions in 2019.
Hope to meet you in our studios or at our exhibitions.
Artistically Yours,
SOVA