Spring appears to have finally come, and this starts the busiest months for the SOVA artists. We have our group shows, but also private shows and competitions. This month we are in the Joseph D. Carrier Gallery , and had a wonderful opening reception.
The "hanging crew" above.
A lot of work is involved when setting up an exhibition. Labels have to be organized, the artwork needs to be curated, and everything has to be measured so that the exhibition displays all artwork in the best available lighting.
SOVA artists... Standing from left to right, Janice Ykema, Margaret Pardy, and Joanne Lomas.
Seated left to right, Helen Duplassie, Charlene Nickels, Robert Chisholm, Lynden Cowan and Steve Wilson.
STEVE WILSON
Steve has been exceptionally busy lately in the art world. He was pleased to be exhibited at the Dragonfly Arts on Broadway in Orangeville from April 5th to May 1st, as well as being involved in the SOVA exhibition at the Joseph D. Carrier Gallery.
Competitions are always important to an artist to "get their work shown", and Steve is excited to be a part of the Artworks Oakville Juried show with his piece "the Maple Leaf Forever" (shown below on the invitation) that runs from may 7th-25th with a opening reception May 10th.
As well as being in the other exhibitions, Steve is showing in the Pelham Art Festival this Mothers day weekend, May 11th/12/13th with a Friday opening event from 7-10 pm Both Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm.
Opening night at Pelham Art Festival 2018.
Between times with all that is going on, Steve is keeping his painting hours up. One very creative and beautiful artwork that he just completed is titled "SAM the RECORD MAN".
Take a close look at this unique painting
MARGARET PARDY
Margaret had all three submitted pieces accepted for the Society of Canadian Artist's International On Line Juried exhibition that will be showing on the site from March 15 til June 15th.
As well as being in the Joseph D. Carrier with the other SOVA artists, Margaret attended a weekend in Ohio, where the opening was held in Middletown, for the 7th Annual Juried Show for the International Society of Scratchboard Artists. The exhibition comprised of over 80 pieces of work of which two were Margaret's, Birds Eye View and What Big Teeth . The show comprised of members from around the world including, Germany, Australia, Iran, Canada, China, Switzerland and largest quantity being from the USA. The weekend included show reception and two days of workshops with lots of tid bits of information to help the artists. Last but not least was a visit to the Cincinnatti zoo where the group was allowed a special visit to see two year old Cheetahs where the artists could get exclusive pictures for reference. Fun was had by all.
JOANNE LOMAS
Joanne has been extremely busy with her artwork. This SOVA artist is not only in the Joseph D. Carrier Gallery exhibition, but she is involved with an exhibition at the Project Gallery in Midland, that started March 23rd and ends May 12th. As well, Joanne is in an exhibition at the Double Door Gallery , in Anten Mills, running from May 25th to June 10th.
Here you see Artist Joanne Lomas with her artwork at the Joseph D. Carrier Gallery.
LYNDEN COWAN
SOVA artist Lynden Cowan is also in the Joseph D. Carrier show, and has been preparing artwork for upcoming competitions and exhibitions. Lynden was one of a limited number shown in the Ontario Society of Artists exhibition at the John B Aird Gallery , out of 478 entries, from April 10th to May 4th.
LYNNE SCHUMACHER
Artist Lynne Schumacher was pleased that she won the Diamond Award of Excellence from the Gallery Ring Online Art Gallery in April, for her landscape "Forest of the Headwaters".
Well it is time to head back to the easel. Hope everyone finds a moment to visit their favourite artist.
Artistically yours,
SOVA