Fluid Acrylics Workshop Extravaganza

When:May 29-30, 2010, 9 – 4 pm

Awaken your creative spirit and playful nature. White paper syndrome is common to artists at all levels. Not here! Learn to use Tri-Arts fluid acrylics and mediums boldly and loosely as a vehicle for self-expression. This exciting workshop helps developing artists break free and explore new directions in acrylics and mixed media. By pouring, dripping, texturizing, layering, you will create stunning abstractions that you can then reincarnate into gorgeous representational works. Composition and design is an integral part of the session. Shirley will demonstrate the making of stamps of real or fabricated ancient motifs and symbols for use within our paintings. You will benefit from helpful personal attention, demonstrations and constructive group discussion. Relax, play, and reconnect with your joyful creative self.

All workshops are suitable for levels from beginner to advanced.
Workshops are limited to 8 participants.
Cost $175.00 for two-day workshop.
All Tri-Art paints and mediums are included during the session.
A take home kit of paints/mediums (retail value $65) is also provided.

How to register:

Workshops fill quickly so register early to avoid disappointment. Your place is reserved once your cheque is received. Make your cheque payable to Shirley Mancino at 68 Rebecca Lane, Westport ON K0G 1X0. If you need to cancel for whatever reason, there is no charge if you notify us a minimum of 18 days in advance of the start date. After that date, there will be no refund.
Contact Info Tel: 613-273-2984 Email: smancino@rideau.net
See www.shirleymancino.com for a suggested materials list.

Instructor Qualifications: Shirley Mancino has 30 years experience delivering workshops, and as a juror and art critic. She has a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and completed four years at the Ontario College of Art. She studied at Haliburton School of Fine Art and Belles Artes Institute in Mexico. A recipient of numerous awards, she participates in juried shows and is represented by 5 galleries. Shirley ‘s style is loose, ethereal and mystical, characterized by bold, vibrant colour.

Workshop Location:
Workshop take place in Shirley’s stunning lakeside studio in Westport. Enjoy the wonderful scenery, shopping, and hiking - a truly breathtaking destination. Great B and Bs are a short walk away. On request, Shirley conducts workshops and demonstrations for art groups at your preferred location.

Artist News - Ottawa Watercolour Society Exhibition

Recently the Ottawa Watercolour Society held it’s 61st juried exhibition and John Hiscock is pleased to announce he won the Wallacks Award for “Best In Show”. The winning painting achieves a fine balance of technical difficulty and creative expression. The subject is the old mill in Balaclava which is a few kilometres off highway 132 west of Renfrew. Congratulations John!

Rural Horizons: Introducing acrylic paintings by Mike Smith

In the front room this month we have a focus wall with new work by Mike Smith of Cobourg Ontario. The featured selection of acrylic paintings by Mike Smith depict familiar elements in the rural landscape where the sky and horizon feature prominently. Architectural pieces, such as the lighthouse featured this month are rendered in high realism with technical precision.

Mike Smith was born in South Africa and has lived in Canada since the late 80’s. He has been involved in art for most of his life - working as an art director and creative director for advertising agencies in Toronto and South Africa until 2003 when he decided to paint full time. Since moving to rural Ontario outside Cobourg, the inspiration for his paintings has been the beautiful countryside of Eastern Ontario. Smith has participated in numerous shows, including The Art Gallery of Northumberland, the Fine Art Festivals in Merrickville and Westport, and Cobourg. In addition he is represented by several Ontario galleries. View more artwork by Mike Smith on his artist page on our website. Welcome to Tay River Gallery Mike!

Parking at Tay River Gallery

Tay River Gallery has a spacious parking lot to the rear of the building where visitors to the gallery are welcome to park. During major road reconstruction on Wilson St West, beginning next week, there will be no on-street parking and traffic on Wilson St. will be reduced to one lane, southbound from Hwy 7. to the downtown core. Northbound traffic will use Drummond St. Please check the website for business hours during the construction period or call the gallery as the gallery will be open on a reduced schedule - varying during spring, summer and fall of 2010. Currently the gallery is open Friday and Saturday from 12 - 5 p.m. and Monday - Thursday by appointment only.

Sorry for any inconvenience to customers arising from road construction, but the gallery will continue to carry new work throughout the year from the important Canadian artists we represent.