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Friday, April 05, 2013

The Secrets of a Paper Artist

Wrapped in my favorite colours, my course information on Paper Sculpting & Painting on Canvas is now available in print as well as online.

 (The 2013 course catalog is out! And I am so pleased to see that one of my works was featured!)


 Recently, I had been mulling over treaching workshops due to the number of requests I receive, so when an invitation by Haliburton School of the Arts to teach a summer course was extended to me, it seemed kismet.


(click on image to open the course calendar)

This will be the first time I take a group in a class setting on an in depth hands-on journey through the process which sparked my contemporary paper art. I am really looking forward to an immersion in the roots of my technique and excited to see what new interpretations and expressions will come out of it for those who enroll.

Course Description:

How you use paper products in your creative efforts is greatly determined by the properties of paper itself. Work with a variety of papers including rice, silk, watercolour and tracing papers to develop a deeper understanding of their properties through experimentation, sculpting and manipulation while creating structures for paint and ink exploration. Experiment with 5 different ways of presenting paper on canvas. Immerse yourself in a skill-enriching course focused on a process of reaction and inspiration offered by the expression of the materials. Instruction is suited to intermediate and advanced painting skill levels

Interested in finding out some of my paper secrets?

Monday, April 02, 2012

Awarding Breakable

I am so pleased to announce that my paper worked piece titled "Breakable" won two awards recently:
March 25 -- the Doug Gatcke Award for Members' Choice for "Breakable"
at Muskoka Arts and Crafts 2012 Spring Members' Show and  March 30 -- Judges Award of Excellence Best in Theme 2D for "Breakable"  Huntsville Art Society 2012 Spring Ahead Show


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Spring Gift-Giveaway




This Spring I am gifting one of my small paper worked pieces in appreciation of all those who, for better or worse, take a little (?) time out to connect with, share with, inspire, entertain, and otherwise support and make up this crazy/wonderful online community. 

I hope you can appreciate how this Gift Giveaway works! :) 

The gift is pictured below and here are the details: Beatrix Lily 3 ©2011 Col Mitchell 6" x 6" x 1.5 " Original on Gallery Style Canvas Contemporary Paper Art: Torn water colour paper and tissue paper, fluid acrylics and inks on canvas. 

You can enter below the photo in the Rafflecopter form. Winner will be announced by April 6. Gift Giveaway ends April 1st. Winner will be announced here as well as on my wall and notified by email. I will pay for shipping. You will have 72 hours to respond or I must pick a new winner. 

Don't forget to come back and claim an entry if you have completed any of the entry selections! 



a Rafflecopter giveaway

Friday, December 16, 2011

How to Find Artists in Muskoka - Quick Links



Looking for a potter? Encaustic works? Felting Artist? How do you find the local artists of Muskoka?

The following links will take you to each site's artist list, but do be sure to check the location of the individual artist if local to Muskoka is what you are seeking.

IN PRINT

Muskoka Arts and Craft Guide Book
"Your guide to discover more than 100 of Muskoka's finest artists, craftspeople and galleries."
The catalog is available for download.

ONLINE

Arts Directory of Muskoka - Artisans, Galleries & Studios

Arts Organization Member Pages:
Huntsville Art Society Member Pages sorted by medium 
Muskoka Arts and Crafts Member Studios Pages sorted by medium

Art Tours
Artists of the Limberlost Tour


Monday, June 27, 2011

A Trio Of Ravens

As a subject for my paper works, Ravens translate well into a flurry of lines, deep textures and royal metallics; the technique and mediums alluding to their diverse, complicated natures and multifaceted representations in world wide raven folk lore and mythology.
I prefer using black coloured papers when shaping ravens, as used in these three characters: The Diviner, The Enchanter and The Charmer.
The Diviner is a Featured work on my Contemporary Paper Artist website this month.
I'm always interested in stories on ravens in mythology and would appreciate any links or book titles in response.



The Enchanter
Encouraging transformation ...
Original on Gallery Style Canvas
©2011 Col Mitchell
12" x 12" x 1.5 "
Contemporary Paper Art: Manipulated paper, fluid acrylics and inks on canvas
Available www.etsy.com/shop/cedarraven




The Diviner
A symbol of Apollo in his role as god of prophecy ...
Original on Gallery Style Canvas
©2011 Col Mitchell
12" x 12" x 1.5 "
Contemporary Paper Art: Manipulated paper, fluid acrylics and inks on canvas
Available www.etsy.com/shop/cedarraven





The Charmer
Celebrating Odin...
Original on Gallery Style Canvas
©2011 Col Mitchell
12" x 12" x 1.5 "
Contemporary Paper Art: Manipulated paper, fluid acrylics and inks on canvas
Available www.etsy.com/shop/cedarraven