My favourite things in my artist toolkit are my irons. Watercolour batik is all about the wax, and to be useful the wax needs to be melted. First I have a small encaustic iron that folds down to make a small skillet for melting the wax. I then use sponges, brushes or stamps to putContinue reading “My Favourite Things ~ Paige Mortensen”
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My Favourite Thing ~ Monika Kinner-Whalen
As a textile artist inspired by the landscape, I credit my camera as being the ‘favourite thing’ simply because it is how I bring back inspiration to my studio. The images I collect are personal memories which form the basis of my art. Because the prairies are ever changing with regard to light and seasonsContinue reading “My Favourite Thing ~ Monika Kinner-Whalen”
My Favourite Thing ~ Cindy Wright
Natural Light I am so fortunate to have a studio with a window of a big Saskatchewan sky. This lighting is crucial for enriching the process of my watercolour paintings. The natural light not only makes me feel healthy and happy but inspired. It allows me to “read the paper” when it’s time to drop,Continue reading “My Favourite Thing ~ Cindy Wright”
Artist’s Toolkit ~ Gail Prpick
I am a fickle artist. If you asked me what my favourite item in my art toolkit was last week, it would have been raw canvas. This week I am on the alcohol ink band wagon. The colours are vibrant and luminous but I find myself quite often toning them down. It is interesting toContinue reading “Artist’s Toolkit ~ Gail Prpick”
Art Toolkit Favourite ~ Molly Clark
What I listen to while I work is as important as any of my painting tools; it sets the tone for the work at hand. I remember how easily a set of landscape paintings came together while listening to Ian Tyson songs about the northern plains. Hearing author Stephen Jenkinson’s musings on heritage makes meContinue reading “Art Toolkit Favourite ~ Molly Clark”
My Favorite Thing ~ Patricia Katz
The Winsor Newton Watercolour Field Kit I love to travel, and I love to sketch. So I always take my watercolour paints and a sketchbook with me when I am on the move. Although I have several different travel palettes, one of my favorites is the Field Kit sold by Winsor Newton. I love howContinue reading “My Favorite Thing ~ Patricia Katz”
Art Toolkit Favourites ~ Val Miles
One of my favourite art making tools that I wouldn’t be able to make my art without is the copper, silver and gold foil that I use to gild my paintings. Since I started using foil it has taken over as one of my favourite mediums. I love the different effects that it creates andContinue reading “Art Toolkit Favourites ~ Val Miles”
Fall shows with members of Artists’ Workshop
As we get underway for our 2018-2019 season, several of our members are involved in shows around the province and in Saskatoon. These are the three shows on now ~ And Val Miles has a solo show at the University Club on the University of Saskatchewan campus. The show runs from now until December 20Continue reading “Fall shows with members of Artists’ Workshop”
A special art sale this weekend
Margaret Bremner will be moving to Vancouver in September, and is having a sale of her unique art before she goes. Details are in the poster below. It looks like a great weekend, so stop by.
Summer Happenings
Here we are, the first day of summer. As a group, we will be continuing this summer to visit each others’ gardens to do some plein air painting. We will post photos as we go along. Also, some group members will be involved in art shows in Saskatoon and other cities. Here are two showsContinue reading “Summer Happenings”
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