August Art Extravaganza

Exciting art month ahead! Two upcoming art exhibitions where I'll be selling and displaying my art!!!

Saturday August 11th at Strathcona Park in Sandy Hill, Ottawa, from 10am to 5pm. (We've made a public facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/list#!/events/101050413376770/)

Saturday August 25 at the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, from 10 am to 4pm. More info here: http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/events.htm

Both events are FREE! Everyone welcome.

I have been painting for the past 6 months with Hamid Ayoub at his studio in his home. Lately we have been exploring identity in art, and I have been developing a more distinct style. We have increased our sessions together, painting now on Saturdays and our regular Mondays in preparation for the upcoming month of art shows. I have to wire my canvases and find a way to display my pieces (whether on a wire grid or on easles). And make labels! I now have about 15-20 pieces that will be ready for the shows. I look forward to talking with art lovers at the shows; and seeing other local artist's works.

What is really fascinating is how our styles and use of colours influence each other's work. Hamid noticed he has been using more purple in his latest works (my favourite colour); and much of my style is influenced by his palette knife techniques. We paint, discuss colour and harmony, and paint some more. I look forward to our sessions each week.

In other news, I am interested in joining a local art group here called the Basement Artists. They curate various artist's works at the local cafe's and restaurants in centertown. I found out about them from the Buzz restaurant on Bank Street. http://basementartists.org/

Thank you for reading my blog. Hope to see you at either of the shows!  If you are interested in my paintings and like a particular piece, or would like me to paint something for you, shoot me a email at margaret.bennetto@gmail.com

Life is good! Live, love art.

Summer art

It's been a while since I last posted, but the painting continues! Live, love art!

I have been working on a commission for a friend, and have been continuing classes with Hamid Ayoud in his studio. I am going to be exhibiting my work this summer at a few different events (Aug 11 at the Art at the Park in Sandy Hill) and (Aug 25 at the Art in the Farm). To be verified as the details are getting sorted out.

Anyway, below are some pieces I have been working on in the past month! More photos to follow later in the month. Enjoy!!

Untitled pieces
16 x 20 ( I believe)
acyrlic
$200 each

Gift, wee painting

Commission in the works
36 x 48
acrylic