Sensual Forms by Virginie Schroeder

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One of the most intriguing new artists you may find yourself being drawn to at the gallery these days is Virginie Schroeder. 

What you might notice first about her work are the many layers making up the image.  Delicate transparent glazes, cleverly incorporated collage and bold strokes of graphite form the artist's often sensual and elusive female forms.  Often with their faces obscured, these elaborately decorated figures dance in a dreamlike world.  You will probably find yourself transfixed by the luminosity of the gold leaf and the swirling patterns of her specially made paints. 

Emmene-moi
Mixed Media on Canvas
40 x 40 in. 

Emmene-moi (detail)

Splendide diamant
Mixed Media on Canvas
36 x 36 in. 

Post Written by Stephanie McGregor - My Assistant Gallery Gal
stephaniemcgregor.ca

Spring Whimsy

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We're were so pleased the other day to receive these two bright, fresh and whimsical paintings by Angela Morgan. Nothing says spring like the fresh colours in these imaginative paintings!

Please pop by the gallery to see these cheerful paintings in person. You can view more available paintings by Angela Morgan here.

Hope to see you soon,

Jenny

 

Pumpkin Art

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I have to confess, I have not carved a pumpkin in years. Ryan and I each carved one for our Halloween party in 2008. I thought we did a really good job (even though Ryan cheated... he used a stencil) but our pumpkin carving skills obviously rate average compared the following works of art.

Artist Ray Villafane is a master pumpkin carver! Prepare to be amazed!

Read more about the artist and his other artistic endeavors on his website Villafane Studios. You can buy signed prints of his creations and even commission him to carve your Halloween pumpkin!

This next carver, Noel Dickover carves Fantasy Pumpkins. Here are a few that caught my eye...

Wow! These guys have talent!

I know you're probably still wondering what our pumpkins looked like. Well here they are...

What do you think? Just a bit more practice before we become pumpkin carving masters?

Happy Halloween Friends!!!

Melissa Jean Art Demo

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Last year I started representing a vibrant young artist from Lake of the Woods, Ontario. 

 Photo courtesy of Joel Ross

Melissa Jean is a fast emerging artist who can barely keep up with her own creativity. Every new painting is an adventure for Melissa. She studies her home surroundings at Lake of the Woods with a unique perspective and an inquisitive eye. Whether she is looking up, looking through, or clearing brush to climb down to the perfect little painting spot, Melissa is always looking to show us the world from a new perspective. Her success in this first year of representation at Woodlands Gallery is very exciting.

She was first featured in the gallery during a group exhibition in Fall 2010, which resulted in a great pARTy and a number of art sales.

This Fall Melissa was the Feature Artist for September, showing 16 brand new paintings. She even offered a Friday afternoon to come to the gallery and demonstrate her paintings techniques. She worked on two paintings that afternoon... here are some photos of the process.

 Photo courtesy of Joel Ross

 Photo courtesy of Joel Ross

 Photo courtesy of Joel Ross

"As I paint, there is an energy, a thought or an emotion that I try to capture into my painting... the inspiration filters through who I am and out onto canvas... traveling through to the viewer, and into their space. There is a human connection in an original piece of art, it is a thoughtful thing." -Melissa Jean

And 
        
        here...
                 
                  they...
                          
                              are... 

The completed paintings!

In The Woodlands, 24x18 acrylic on canvas 

by Melissa Jean

Rocks and Raindrops, 24x24 acrylic on canvas 

by Melissa Jean

There are so many great things coming up for Melissa! With each new painting completed, her energy and creativity are growing. We can hardly wait for the solo exhibition planned in the gallery for the Fall of 2012. Possibly to include another painting demonstration! 

~ You can view more paintings by Melissa Jean on the gallery website. 

~ Read more about what inspires Melissa most about nature and living in Lake of the Woods, Ontario.

Please visit the gallery at 535 Academy Road in Winnipeg to view Melissa's paintings. I guarantee they are even more awe inspiring in person!

Meet my Assistant Gallery Gal!

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I first met Stephanie when I was eleven and she was four when her family came over for a pool day in my parents’ back yard. I remember my sister and I being so excited to meet these 4 curly haired little girls (triplets and their little sister). Yes, Stephanie is a triplet! How neat is that?!?!

Little did we know back then, that our love of art would bring us together again more than 20 years later? 

Stephanie graduated from Sheridan College with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Illustration) in 2010. After graduation she moved back to Winnipeg. She is continuing to upgrade her education at the University of Manitoba School of Art and illustrating childrens books part time. Stephanie currently lives along the peaceful Red River with two cats and one sleepy Saluki dog. 

I had been thinking of getting someone to help out in the gallery for a while. My Dad remembered that one of the McGregor triplets attended Art School and casually mentioned to her Dad one day that Stephanie should contact me about a possible opportunity in the gallery. She came in to meet me one day in March, then started coming in a few times a week and has naturally become my Assistant Gallery Gal.

If you would like to see some of Stephanie's Illustrations please visit stephaniemcgregor.ca

Stephanie would love to meet you! Please pop into the gallery to introduce yourself next time you are in the neighborhood. 

The First Look

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Next Tuesday will mark the first day of Summer and it's finally starting to feel like it here in Winnipeg. Almost time to turn on the AC.

It's also wedding season! I have two weddings to attend this Summer and attended my first bridal shower of the season last weekend. I can't believe it's been almost a year since Ryan and I were married. July 24th will be our first anniversary!

So I figured it's about time to share a few more wedding favorites. The "First Look" photos!

Our wedding ceremony and reception were both held at the same location and we wanted the ceremony to flow right into the reception. Therefore, going against tradition, we chose to see each other and take our wedding party photos and lots of couple photos before the ceremony.

Many couples who choose take photos before the ceremony, and see each other all dressed up before the moment the bride walks down the isle, arrange a special private moment or "First Look" at each other.

Here is our "First Look" moment.

 

What was your "First Look" like? Did you have a private moment before the ceremony 

or did you wait to see each other until just before you said I DO?

Libations, Lollipops, and Lines of Longitude

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"Libations, Lollipops, and Lines of Longitude" is the title of the current exhibition in the gallery. It's a solo exhibition of paintings full of candy colour and whimsy by gallery artist Angela Morgan.

"All good women should have, at the very least, a working
knowledge of common household poisons",
36x36 oil on canvas by Angela Morgan

"Angela Morgan’s work celebrates humanity through the use of colour, pattern and line. Her human figures express the poses of life, the jubilation of dance, the contemplation of parenthood, and the melancholy of summer’s end. Colours fuse and meld to achieve gesture, transforming abstract images into living moments." via

"the obvious benefits of joining the circus"
30x30 oil on canvas by Angela Morgan

Angela, from Fernie, B.C., flew half way across the country to join us on Friday April 8th for the opening reception. With a personality as vibrant as her paintings, collectors enjoyed meeting Angela and hearing all about her inspiration and painting process.

The gallery is so colourful right now! I can't help smiling when I look at Angela Morgan's work. Libations, Lollipops, and Lines of Longitude is on display in the gallery until April 23rd. If you live in Winnipeg, please visit us for a smile soon. View more paintings by Angela Morgan here.

Does Angela's work bring a smile to your face? What memories or happy emotions does it evoke for you?