Tag: watercolor

Blind Bay Painters 2018 Art Show and Sale

Blind Bay Painters 2018 Art Show and Sale

The Blind Bay Painters are celebrating Canada Day their own way, by hosting their annual art show and sale on Jun 30 and July 1 from 10 am – 4 pm.  Each year, the Blind Bay Painters (local artists from the Shuswap area) exhibit their original art at the Blind Bay hall and invite the world to see it!

The popular Blind Bay Painter’s challenge is different this year and requires the artist to  use only 2 complimentary colors and black and white in the development of a painting. The challenge creates an emphasis on tonal values for each painting and a natural harmony due to the complimentary colors.

The original works vary; watercolour, acrylics, oils, and mixed mediums; and are different sizes and prices to accommodate any budget.  Many reflect inspiration from the beautiful Shuswap area, so a perfect gift or souvenir.

We continue to have an artisan boutique with hand made items, jewelry, art cards, prints and other works.  As usual, there will be door prizes, goodies and beverages, and artists available to answer any questions you might have about creating art.

Lots to see and do, in a cool air-conditioned environment, so come take a break from the bustle of the celebrations and spend a few moments reflecting with beautiful art and creative works around you!  See you there!

Every Painting Has a Story #2

Every Painting Has a Story #2

Artists paint for various reasons, but nearly every painting has a story.  Today’s painting is ……

Lynda Earley’s Indian Pipe Under Black Spruce

This watercolour and pen image was inspired by photographs I took of this unusual plant growing on the forest floor on my son’s property near McBride, British Columbia.

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Lynda Earley’s Indian Pipe Under Black Spruce

This plant is unique because it does not have chlorophyll and thus does not need sunlight to grow.  Although it looks somewhat fungi-like, it has flowers.  In my photographs and in my painting, the plants have a greenish yellow glow because of sunlight reflecting off the surrounding greenery; in reality they are white.  Hence their other names: Ghost plant and Corpse plant.  The Coast Salish believe that these plants grow only where wolves urinate; they have medical and hallucinogenic qualities.  In my painting I tried to catch their dreamlike, mystical appearance.  To see more of Lynda’ paintings, click Lynda Earley’s Art.