STEVE WILSON, LYNDEN COWAN and LYNNE SCHUMACHER
These three SOVA artists were involved in a special exhibition in London, England, a unique ,International experience. There may be future overseas exhibitions with this group, and they are looking forward to it.
STEVE WILSON
Artist Steve Wilson has been extremely busy lately,with his Solo show at the Artusiasm Gallery on St. Clair,preparing his artwork for shipping to the exhibition in London, England, but Steve also had a booth at the Carmel Fine Art and Music Festival,Sept 14 to 16th. This was followed immediately after with preparing for his Solo Show at the Hittite Gallery, in Yorkville. .
Artist Steve Wilson’s booth at the Carmel Fine Art and Music Festival.
Artist Steve Wilson had some sales at his recent exhibition in the Hittite Gallery in Yorkville.
LYNDEN COWAN
Artist Lynden Cowan was also involved in the International Exhibition in London, UK, titled
VIBE CANADA, held at the St. Mildred's Gallery, 15 - 22 September, 2018 .
As well, Lynden was invited to apply as a member to the Circle Foundation. She discovered that once the Circle Foundation of the Arts gives you an invitation to check them out , because they like your work, it is still a very stringent, jury process that you go through , before they decide if you are worthy. They look at your website, your CV, and several of your paintings, with a panel deciding about you.
About The Foundation ( from their website)
Our office is located in Lyon, France but we function as an international organization, currently representing over 300 artists in our online gallery. Circle Foundation is a platform for the active artist, orchestrating the development of a variety of visual arts projects. Our goal is to provide a stage for the remarkable visual artist, who can use this platform to publish, exhibit, win grants and awards, boost their resume and become established within a notable network.
This SOVA artist is happy to share with you part of the confirmation she received…... .
We have looked at your website and it is a pleasure to inform you that you have been accepted to become a CFA Affiliate Artist.
LYNNE SCHUMACHER
Artist Lynne Schumacher was the third SOVA artist that was included in the group that exhibited in London, England.
Lynne is also busy preparing for the McMichael Show in Kleinberg being held Oct 19 to 21st. Above you see one of Lynne’s beautiful paintings titled "Spring Foliage" which was used on the cover for the McMichael exhibition. This original oil painting is 48"H x 36"W and has been Sold Dec 2017 from the Art Gallery of Ontario..
MARGARET PARDY
SOVA artist Margaret Pardy is also very busy preparing for the McMichael art show in Kleinburg October 19 to 21st.
As well Margaret had three pieces selected for the Headwaters juried exhibition but only two made it to be hung in this prestigious show because the third one was sold before Margaret could deliver it. :)
Margaret was also exhibited at the well Known PAMA Gallery in Brampton where two of her photos were accepted into the Community Contributions Digital Screen in the Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year exhibition which is circulated by the Canadian Museum of Nature. The show will be on display until September 30th, 2018 at the PAMA Gallery 2. At the end of that time the show will be travelling across the country to other galleries.
These two stunning photographs are titled “Gaggle of Geese”, and “Mallard in Flight”
Margaret was also in the well know annual Buckhorn Fine Art Festival where she sold two pieces of work. Eagle Eye II and Splash of Yellow.
To finish off the month of September for this busy artist, Barn Eye II has found a good home and is on its way to Melbourne, Australia.
ROBERT CHISHOLM
Artist Robert Chisholm has been spending a lot of hours in his studio at the Alton Mill Arts Centre preparing for the 3rd Annual Art & Artisans Show and Sale which will be held at the Historic Hockley Village Hall, 994174 Mono Adjala Townline ( just south of the Hockley Village Store ). October 6,7 & 8.
As well, new artwork from Robert’s painting trip to Prince Edward Island are starting to appear in the Alton Mill studio.
JOANNE LOMAS
Artist Joanne Lomas received the Merit of Distinction at the 2018 McMichael Canadian Art Collection Plein Air Competition. Joanne’s painting will be hung in the Community Gallery with the other winners in November.
Congratulations Joanne.
We hope you get a chance to see the work of your favourite SOVA artist, and look forward to meeting you.
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