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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)

Kiln gods

23 Thursday Jul 2015

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P1060746 P1060747 P1060748One of the things I have learned at the Ottawa School of Art from teacher/artist Penelope Kokkinos was the existence of “kiln gods”. Prior to firing the kiln, artists make a little figurine with fresh clay and put it on top of the kiln (outside) to ensure a good firing. In today’s era it could be thought of as a useless superstitious activity but I think of it as part of the charm of the ceramic practice. Since a lot of what happens in the kiln or even during the construction of a piece is mysterious to the maker (chemical reactions happen depending on the glaze material, the placement of the work in the kiln, the flow of heat…), so why not putting all the chances on our side?

Here are some of these cuties hanging around after firings in the OSA kiln room.

Ceramic Centre of Giroussens – Centre Céramique de Giroussens

16 Sunday Feb 2014

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France, Giroussens

01_P1070414About 42 km North-East of Toulouse, France is a little village called Giroussens. There, one can visit a lovely place entirely devoted to contemporary ceramics (with both a regional and international scope) through a boutique, exhibition spaces and workshops. This is a must-see attraction if you’re in the area.

02_P1070415I had the pleasure to visit it few years ago and discovered some great Italian and Spanish artists.

Here is the link to the site: http://www.centre-ceramique-giroussens.com (French only)

As an extra bonus, I have added some links to some of my favorite artists there:
Emili Biarnès
Silvia Calcagno
Nicole Pagès-Lindner

Artwork in the Boutique

Jean-Paul Espaignet
Jean-Paul Espaignet
Jean-Paul Espaignet
Jean-Paul Espaignet
Nicole Pagès
Nicole Pagès
Nicole Pagès
Nicole Pagès
Nicole Pagès
Nicole Pagès

Special Exhibition entitled ” Le Renouveau de la Céramique Méditerranéenne” (The Renewal of Mediterranean Ceramics)

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Summer Camp | Camp d’été

23 Monday Jul 2012

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Here are some photos of my Summer camp on Greek Mythology.  I was very surprised about the number of children who took the course.  It seems obvious the adventures of Percy Jackson greatly influenced their choice.

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Voici quelques photos de mon camp d’été sur la Mythologie grecque.  J’ai été surprise par le nombre d’enfants qui ont suivi mon cours.  Il semble évident que les aventures de Percy Jackson aient influencé grandement leur choix.

Perseus and Medusa | Persée et Méduse
Perseus and Pegasus | Persée et Pégase

Jason and the Argonautes | Jason et les argonautes
Jason and the Argonautes | Jason et les argonautes

Pegasus | Pégase
Jason and the Golden Fleece| Jason et la toison d'or

The Golden Fleece and the Snake| La toison d'or et le serpent
Phoenix | Phénix

On Mount Olympus | Sur le mont Olympe
Pegasus and Aphrodite | Pégase et Aphrodite

Spring Break Camp | Semaine de relâche

25 Wednesday Apr 2012

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Here are some of the projects we did with the 6-9 years-old children during the Ottawa School of Art Orleans Campus during the Spring Break Mixed-Media Camp (offered in both French and English). I chose to have a different theme and about 4 projects each day.

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Voici quelques-uns de projets réalisés par les enfants de 6-9 ans au Camp de Techniques mixtes lors de la semaine de relâche de l’École d’art d’Ottawa, Campus d’Orléans (offert en français et en anglais). J’ai choisi de travailler sur un thème et 4 activités par jour.

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Adults Pottery - Sculptural Hanbuilding classes / Summer Camps for ChildrenJanuary 11, 2023
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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