The Daffodil Gallery is getting into the spirit of the season today. It's hosting a Christmas party right in the middle of Reprisal 2013, an exhibit that offers a recap of all others that came before it.
"This is a new thing," stated Karen Bishop, co-owner of the gallery along with St. Albert painter Rick Rogers. "We've always done a Christmas party but what we thought we'd do this time is combine it with a show that's a look-back at all the shows that we've done this year."
This replaces its usual 12 Days of Christmas series that would feature a different artist each day during that period of time in December.
Among the names on the list include Frances Alty-Arscott, Judy Leila Schafers and Mike Dendy. They explore nature and landscape with sometimes bold, sometimes subtle techniques. The local trio is joined by Jenny Keith, Alain Bédard, Bernadette McCormack, Meghan Dauphineé and Bishop herself.
She added that she's baking mince pies for attendees to enjoy, along with hot drinks. There will also be musical accompaniment (by resident piano busker, Evan the Hat) during the party to keep people's spirits bright.
"It should be fun!"
To promote the season of giving, Bishop added that she has opened the doors for visitors to make any kind of clothing or monetary donation for the Hope Mission. For more information on the program and what is on its wish list, please visit www.hopemission.com/donate/goods.
The Christmas party takes place today from 1 to 4 p.m. Many artists will be in attendance.
Reprise 2013 runs until Sunday, Dec.22.
The Daffodil Gallery is located at 10412 124 Street in Edmonton. Call 780-760-1278 or visit www.daffodilgallery.ca for more information.
Colours abound!
The students are set to take over the walls tomorrow at the Spotlight Gallery of the Hidden Talent Fine Art School. This is their chance to show what they learned from owner/instructor Laura Watmough.
What they learned this time is to go beyond the limited palette of the Old Masters whose techniques they have studied. Way beyond. The theme is Chroma, after all, and many of them have taken the challenge all through the colour wheel and back again.
"We're adding more colour! Lots more!" Watmough stated. "No matter what you paint, if you enhance it with more colour, it still looks good but it has more energy."
She said that some artists – especially student artists – shy away from broadening their palettes. Breaking through that barrier can bring out some of their best work.
"It opens up another door. It's so much more interesting and fun."
The one-day show will also highlight a lot of works that were inspired by Guy Combes. The internationally renowned wildlife painter did a workshop for Hidden Talent back in June, and is set to make a return engagement in 2014, Watmough announced.
Chroma takes place tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. Many artists will be in attendance.
Hidden Talent is located at #107-25 Chisholm Ave. Call 780-419-2055 or visit www.hiddentalentartschool.com for more information.
