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THE MAKING OF “RISE AND RISE AGAIN” | PROCESSUS DE CRÉATION DE “DRESSEZ-VOUS SANS RELÂCHE”

11 Saturday Feb 2023

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I tend to work fast and in series of multiple pieces. I apply layers of colours and move them around the canvas. Once the paint is dry, I take a picture and, using my tablet, I explore various options without having to commit right away on the canvas. I often draw upon my subconscious and bring forward familiar shapes. Then, I transpose the chosen design onto the canvas, apply Gesso to assign the negative space bringing forth, by contrast, the colourful shapes or I add more colour where needed. If I get stuck, I take another picture and repeat the process. Once finished, I use a gloss varnish the piece to bring forth the wet qualities of watercolours and to protect the work from UV rays. The resulting work is a vibrant semi-abstract painting, to which a title is finally given to highlight both the intent and execution of the artwork.
Below are the pictures of the making of “Rise and rise again”, a 16″x20″ Watercolour and Mixed Media (acrylics, watersoluble wax pastels and gesso) painting with the War in Ukraine as inspiration.

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J’ai tendance à travailler rapidement et en série de plusieurs pièces. J’applique plusieurs couches de couleurs et les déplace sur la toile. Ensuite, une fois la peinture sèche, je prends une photo et, avec l’aide de ma tablette, j’explore plusieurs options avant de reprendre le pinceau. Mon subconscient guide ma main jusqu’à l’émergence de formes familières. Ensuite je transpose mon choix de design sur le canevas en appliquant du gesso dans les espaces négatifs pour accentuer, par contraste, les formes colorées ou je rajoute de la peinture si nécessaire. Si quelque chose me dérange, je reprends une photo et recommence le processus. Une fois le tableau terminé, j’utilise un vernis brillant pour rendre permanent l’effet eau mouillée de l’aquarelle et protéger l’éclat des couleurs des UV. Le résultat final est une peinture semi-abstraite à laquelle je donne un titre qui souligne à la fois l’intention artistique et le rendu.
Ci-dessous ce sont les photos de mon processus pour “Dressez-vous sans relâche”, peinture inspirée de la guerre en Ukraine réalisée en aquarelle et techniques mixtes (acrylique, pastels à la cire aquarellables et gesso) de 41 cm x 51 cm (larg., haut.).

First layers on the canvas.
Using the tablet. First thing I saw. A fairy…
Second thing I saw. Playing with abstract shapes.
Look a turtle!
Something between a fairy and abstraction.
Punk lady.
Punk lady reminded me of Spartan warriors helmets.
Liking where this is going.
Refining newfound design.
Transposed onto canvas.
Working through helmet and shoulder details.
Getting there…
Done with the painting part.
Rise and rise again – 2022 (Picture of the final piece, with UV gloss varnish on and with watermark added for online copyright)

260 Fingers

17 Thursday Nov 2016

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Last week-end, I went to what now feels like my personal pilgrimage, my annual rendezvous with local clay artists and friends: 260 Fingers (Glebe Community Centre, Ottawa). I usually peruse the aisles, mostly chatting with colleagues, longing for work by mentors and friends Leta and Don Cormier, checking out what other artists have been doing, discovering the year’s guests, wishing I was one of them some day, except that this year I came back with 2 pieces. Part of the reason I bought pieces this year is because I have been working as a Gallery Artist/Curator/Manager and I often hear people saying ”I’ll buy from you next time, next year…”, which always feels as a missed opportunity for both the artist and the potential collector. And I realized I had been doing the same for a few years, though to be fair I haven’t had any so-called “income” in a while being a full-time artist and mother to a toddler. This year though I allowed myself to indulge in buying art pieces I will treasure, while also choosing consciously to reinvest some of my earnings into the Arts Community.

Display by Leta and Don Cormier
Display by Leta and Don Cormier
Ceramic vase by Leta Cormier. Now it's mine!!!
Ceramic vase by Leta Cormier. Now it’s mine!!!
Ceramic pieces by Leta and Don Cormier
Ceramic pieces by Leta and Don Cormier
Display by Leta and Don Cormier
Display by Leta and Don Cormier

I talked to Toronto artist Chiho Tokita, whose sculptures allude to functional work. I loved the fact that she works with coils and through addition and subtraction, constructs her pieces without the use of a mold. My favourite was the one that looked like a boat, of course…

Display by Chiho Tokita
Display by Chiho Tokita
Ceramic pieces by Chiho Tokita
Ceramic pieces by Chiho Tokita

This year, one of the guests’ work by Toronto artist Jeannie Pappas, reminded me of local artist Stefan Thompson, whose work I always found a little creepy but fascinating to look at. This is what I mean.

Display by Jeannie Pappas (Toronto)
Display by Jeannie Pappas (Toronto)
Ceramic work by Jeannie Pappas (Toronto)
Ceramic work by Jeannie Pappas (Toronto)
Ceramic work by Jeannie Pappas (Toronto)
Ceramic work by Jeannie Pappas (Toronto)

I was also pleasantly surprised by the direction artist Susie Osler is going. I knew of her colourful work but it never resonated with me as much as her series called “Objects for the hand and heart” does now. I can’t wait to see where it will lead her. The pieces are so tactile, soft like bones and antlers can be, “spirit-like” in their white porcelain body, cold to the touch, organic in their shape and “shamanic” in nature. Loved, loved, loved.

Display by Susie Osler
Display by Susie Osler
Ceramic work by Susie Osler
Ceramic work by Susie Osler

The 2016 Ottawa Guild of Potters Spring Sale

25 Monday Apr 2016

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Here are some pictures of the Ottawa Guild of Potters Spring Sale that was held this week-end at the Horticulture building, Lansdowne Park (Ottawa). It is a beautiful venue. Congratulations to those who won prizes at the Exhibition part of the Sale!

Exhibition display
Exhibition display
Exhibition display
Exhibition display
Work by fellow artist Hilde Lambrechts.
Work by fellow artist Hilde Lambrechts.
Front pieces by Jen Drysdale. Middle pieces by Johanna Jansen. Backdrop piece by Puck Janes.
Front pieces by Jen Drysdale. Middle pieces by Johanna Jansen. Backdrop piece by Puck Janes.
Work by fellow artist Maria Moldovan.
Work by fellow artist Maria Moldovan.
Work by fellow artist Kathrin von Dehn.
Work by fellow artist Kathrin von Dehn.
Work by fellow artist Melanie Cuellar.
Work by fellow artist Melanie Cuellar.
Displays inside the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park.
Displays inside the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park.
Work by fellow artist Jocelyn Jenkins.
Work by fellow artist Jocelyn Jenkins.
Work by fellow artist Carolynne Pynn-Trudeau.
Work by fellow artist Carolynne Pynn-Trudeau.
Work by fellow artist Michelle Bertrand.
Work by fellow artist Michelle Bertrand.
Work by fellow artist Ileana Tierney.
Work by fellow artist Ileana Tierney.
Work by fellow artist Zuzana Voska.
Work by fellow artist Zuzana Voska.

More of my work out there

03 Thursday Dec 2015

Posted by StudioGPG.com in Bowls | Bols, Business of Art | Gestion de carrière artistique, Jewelry | Bijoux, Owl Series | Série des chouettes, Pottery | Poterie, Sale | Vente, Sculpture, Vases, Wall decor | Décorations murales

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This year I tried to expand my presence on the market. I even spent a week in Montreal to talk to various Galleries. There are places of interest that I haven’t pursued further at the moment but it was a great adventure with positive feedback on my work as I brought some pieces along for the ride.

You can now find my work at the following locations:

  • The Hintonburg Pottery Shop / Earthen Vessels Clay Studio (Ottawa, ON)
  • The Ottawa School of Art Boutique (Ottawa, ON)
  • La Fab Boutique (Old Chelsea, QC)
  • Galerie Old Chelsea (Old Chelsea, QC)

Hintonburg Pottery Shop and earthen vessel clay studio
Hintonburg Pottery Shop and earthen vessel clay studio
The Ottawa School of Art
The Ottawa School of Art
La Fab
La Fab
Galerie Old Chelsea
Galerie Old Chelsea

260 Fingers

16 Monday Nov 2015

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I went this week-end to the best ceramics show in Ottawa. I go there every year, even worked there some of the previous years, have good ceramic artist friends there and still wish to be part of it some day. Enough about me, here are the pictures.

Work by my friends and mentors Don and Leta Cormier.

Work by my friends and mentors Don and Leta Cormier.

Work by the talented Lesley McInally.

Work by the talented Lesley McInally.

 

260 Fingers
260 Fingers
260 Fingers
260 Fingers
260 Fingers

2015 Ottawa Guild of Potters Spring Sale

09 Saturday May 2015

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Today I went to see the Ottawa Guild of Potters Spring Sale. I am still a member of the Guild but am not currently exhibiting with them as it is mostly functional work people look for in these show. This is the 2nd time they use the former Horticulture Building at the Lansdowne Park in Ottawa. It was a hot and humid day both inside and out but the natural light was amazing.

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Holiday Fundraising Art Sale | Vente d’art de bienfaisance des fêtes

29 Saturday Nov 2014

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The Ottawa School of Art is having its 30th annual Holiday Fundraising Art Sale. I put 3 decorative bowls this year and one of them, ”Bunny in Love with Owl”, won the Best of Show Prize from Capital Pottery’s owner Sarah Hand. Thanks!!!

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6th Annual Art Show of the Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre (Ottawai Magyar Ház)

17 Wednesday Sep 2014

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Here are some pictures of last week-end’s show. I won the Public Choice Award. Yeah! I met some great artists and learned a lot from their experience. We also got interviewed, see below.

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Here is a link to the interview (mine is at 16:50 min):

2014_interviewMagyarHaz

Back to showing my work!

07 Sunday Sep 2014

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After almost a year and a half I am back on the art scene and will be showing my work at the Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre (Ottawai Magyar Ház) on Sept 12-14, 2014. One may ask what is a French artist doing in a Hungarian art show? Well my husband is Hungarian and my son is half Hungarian as well and when I saw the call to artists I figured it would be a good opportunity to get back into business without too much pressure.

Art Sale’s address: 43 Capital Drive, Ottawa,ON
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Best in show: Ceramic/Sculpture | Meilleur Prix en céramique/sculpture

30 Friday Nov 2012

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Last night I got this Best in Show Prize in the Ceramic/Sculpture category  for one of my “Bearing Witness” pieces at the Ottawa School of Art Fundraising Art Sale.
I was ecstatic. Here are some photos of the show.

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Hier soir j’ai reçu le Prix de la meilleure céramique/sculpture pour une de mes pièces appelées “Bearing Witness” lors de la réception de la vente de bienfaisance de l’École d’art d’Ottawa. Je sautais de joie.

Ottawa School of Art Holiday Fundraising Art Sale
Ottawa School of Art Holiday Fundraising Art Sale
Ottawa School of Art Holiday Fundraising Art Sale

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Teaching how to sculpt with clay to adults (Winter, Fall and Spring sessions) and Children (Summer Camps in July) at the Nepean Visual Arts Centre (1701 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON). ------------------- J'enseigne la sculpture en argile aux adultes (sessions d'hiver, printemps et automne) et aux enfants (camps d'été de juillet) au Centre des arts visuels de Nepean (1701, Ave. Woodroffe, Ottawa, ON).

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