The pieces in this show are the beginnings for an ongoing project entitled “100 Dresses”.
In this solo project I will be creating 100 paintings and sketches of dresses that I have either purchased from thrift stores or have had donated to me.
Every dress already has a story that needs to be told.
I try to capture this story in my work. Some paintings are evocative while others poignant and some just plain fun. Dresses on hangers without form: calm, elegant, still. Dresses with form: showcased on a perfect bodice for an imperfect body. Dresses on a human spirit: the body and movement implied
Every painting tells a unique story.
At the end of this project, every dress will then be donated to the Glass Slipper Organization: an organization that collects prom dresses and gives them to girls in need, because everyone should feel beautiful on their special day.
Every dress has another story in making.
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My solo show “Conversations with an Urban Crow” is opening on April 13. The opening reception is from 6:30 – 8:30.
There will be approximately 30 pieces for sale, with sizes from 4 x 4 up to 24 x 24. Here’s a sneak peak!
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All these little guys are 4 x 5 inches and on cradled birch panels.
UPDATE: All these little guys have found new homes.
Photos from the show
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Parrsboro is in a part of the province that I have never visited, and from what I hear it’s quite a magical place. I will have 2 weeks to focus just on my art. There will be opportunities to get out and paint plein air, collaborate with local artists and offer an open studio to the public.
I will be in Residence from September 4 – 17.
Discover the Town of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
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I will be teaching a one day Pastel Workshop for Argyle Fine Art and DeSerres “Art-on-the-Go Project
Where: COLE HARBOUR HERITAGE FARM
When: Sunday, June 18th, 1-3pm
Contact Argyle Fine Art at 902.425.9456 for costs and more details.
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Painted on 5 inch birch panels, these little guys look great on a wall or a shelf! Here we have Peabody, Roland, Lilly, Cooper, Mr Sulu (Redford was missing in action at the time of the photo shoot!). Drop by Argyle on Barrington Street in Halifax and take a look.
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