Countdown to the Exhibition!

With the opening date for Art Tracks student exhibition almost upon us, the artwork keeps coming in!  The photos below don't really do our artists justice though --- best to visit Swansea Town Hall in person from the end of May through June to really see what they've been up to!

Meanwhile, I'll continue posting the work as it comes in!

Pheonix - Plasticine "Painting" by Mika - grade 6

I love the dramatic colour combinations in this picture, "painted" with plasticine!  Beautiful work, Mika!

Lion - Plasticine picture by Keili (grade 2)

My apologies for the sideways view!  I've repeatedly rotated and "saved" this picture in an upright position, but each time I to load it onto the blog, it returns to lying on its side!  Suggestions, anyone?

In any case, sitting properly or not, isn't this the cutest little lion! You'll see it at the exhibition! Nice work, Keili!

Drawing of a hand by Larissa - grade 5

Larissa spent several weeks working on this beautiful pencil study.  Although the drawing has been photographed on an angle, creating some distortion, you can nevertheless see Larissa's careful rendering of light and shadow, creating an almost sculptural effect.   Geat work Larissa!

Polar Bear Cub - Watercolour by Maddie - grade 5

 Here's another one we couldn't resist --- the little bear with the melting expression appears to almost glow against the dark, sparkling sky!  Great work, Maddie!   

Watercolour Portrait of Larissa by Tess - grade 5

 Tess took several sessions to complete this portrait of Larissa.  Not only did she succeed in creating an excellent likeness;  her colours have that lovely fresh, transluscent quality watercolourists strive for!   Beautiful work, Tess!

Art Tracks Student Exhibition

Mark Tuesday, May 29th on your calendars!  That's the opening date for Art Tracks student exhibition, and with the deadline rapidly approaching, our artists are hard at work putting the finishing touches on their many drawings, paintings and sculptures!  Selected works will on display through the month of June at Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia St., Toronto.   For a sneak preview, scroll below to see recently finished works, and keep checking in --- we'll be posting more as the countdown continues!

Three Birds in Watercolour by Ria

      I'm not sure which of these little birds I like best!  They are drawn with accuracy and detail,  without being overworked, and they practically shimmer with vibrant, transluscent colour.   Lovely work, Ria!

Leah's Father's Day Gift - Plasticine, Wood & Paint

              Many of our students have been enjoying "painting" with plasticine.  In this case, Leah first drew her lion on paper, and then, after covering it with plasticine, attached it to the top of a wooden box.  It looks great, Leah!

Mallard Duck - Watercolour by Julia

Self Portrait and Landscape in Pastel by Niah - grade 7

Here are two of Niah's most recent paintings, and we think it's safe to say both are a success!  Niah's landscapes have a wonderful, glowing quality, achieved by her use of complimentary or near complimentary colours in close proximity to each other.   In this one, she also uses one point perspective to draw the viewer's eye along a leaf covered path, deep into this gorgeous shimmering world! 

Niah also recentely decided to venture into new territory and try her hand at portraiture.  This self portrait is her first attempt, and here again, we think she did a wonderful job!  Not only did she accomplish a very good likeness of herself;  she also effectively conveyed areas of light and shadow, thereby adding a three dimensional quality to her picture.   Lovely work, Niah!