When I am working on a painting I like to bring in elements that will hopefully inspire a viewer to ask questions about what is going on or to be able to relate to a feeling or emotion. If I am able to elicit a smile or a reaction to the beauty of a colour then I feel that I have accomplished my goal.
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Creative Synergy – Val Miles
When I first joined I was fortunate to have had the experience of working with many of the original members of the group. It is because of their creative synergy that the group has been as successful as it is as they set high standards and established a strong foundation.
Exploring Connections ~ Val Miles
During the last two years I have spent a lot of time working on a children’s book for my granddaughters. I have always loved children’s book art. I think that it is the storytelling aspect that draws me to these beautiful and often amazing illustrations and images.
The Inside Story ~ Val Miles
As far back as I can remember I have been making art. My mother used to paint and I still have two paintings that I did with her at around 9 years old, one of Templeton the rat and Charlotte from Charlotte’s Web and one of my Siamese cat. The painting of Templeton was hungContinue reading “The Inside Story ~ Val Miles”
Bridging ~ Val Miles
One way that I have bridged my art is by studying and using some of the work of Gustav Klimt to inform my own. I had seen some of his original work and found his use of paint and shapes to be very interesting and realized that our work had a lot in common. WeContinue reading “Bridging ~ Val Miles”
Artists' Workshop Saskatoon 