Summer update

I've been lucky to have several commissions and painting sales this summer before I begin my studies in Masters of Art History.  Below are a few of the pieces I have been working on, and one of my favourites that sold. I just started another large 36 x 48 commissioned piece that I haven't taken photos of yet, hope to complete it in the next 2 weeks.

Spring Awakening 2

36 x 48 

acrylic

2013

commission

Completed commission from my cityscape series

2013

Equilibrium, sold earlier this summer. 

It remains to be one of my favourite pieces

 and I was sad to see it go, but luckily it is staying within family!

Art Battle 52 Wrap Up

This was the MOST thrilling art experience I've ever had in my life. Hands down.

Soo...here's the breakdown: Art Battle is live competitive painting that started in Toronto (this was their 52nd battle in their history of battles). I applied a few weeks in advance when I heard they were coming to Ottawa. Myself and Hamid (http://www.hamidayoub.com/) and I were chosen to compete at ArtsCourt, the first time the event was held in Ottawa. We brought our talent and brushes/palette knives, and the organizers supplied the canvas, paint, and palette. The 2013 championships will be in July in Toronto. There were 12 artists total, 6 in the first round (Hamid) and 6 in the second, including myself. We had 20 mins to paint, after which the audience voted. Both Hamid and I were voted to compete in the final round!! It was exhilarating to paint alongside such talented artists. The champion in the final round was Mark Stephenson. After each round the paintings were put up for silent auction....both of my pieces sold! I wish I could meet the final bidders to thank them!!

Below are some photos and information if you want to know more :) I hope to do this again, and see the championships in July!

First round in action

First round, painting complete. SOLD

Final round, in action

Final round, painting complete. SOLD

News coverage here: http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2013/04/29/painters-to-battle-for-victory-on-stage/

Art Battle Canada website : http://artbattle.ca/

More photos of all the paintings made during the Ottawa Art Battle. Seen in Andre-Marc Pierre's blog, one of the artists I competed against. http://awbwblog.com/2013/05/10/ottawa-art-battle/

Art Battle - May 5

I will be participating in live competitive painting on May 5 at Arts Court in Ottawa, starts at 7pm!

Several rounds where I'll have 20 minutes to create my best work, among 12 other artists, and it is voted on by the audience and auctioned off afterwards. Tickets are $15, for students $10. Hope you can come!

Details on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/231097923699439/

Thank you,
-M

Save 20% off - Limited time!

For a limited time until April 30, I'm offering my paintings at 20% off...

Check out my available works! Can be delivered in person or by mailman.

Contact at margaret.bennetto@gmail.com

Cheers
-M

New Year Renewal

Out with the old, in with the new!

I have refreshed my website with new "pages", making it easier to view available and sold works.

Happy New Year,
-Margo

Sketch 2012: Fundraiser for Saw Gallery

SKETCH 2012 at Saw Gallery, a Holiday Fundraiser

Friday Nov. 30, 8pm-2am. 

Admission $5. 

67 Nicholas St, Ottawa.

I've donated the following three pieces to help out Saw Gallery raise money for their art space. There will be over 175 artists from across Canada, and there will be hundreds of works for sale, starting at ONLY $10!!! A great time to pick up some affordable art for holiday gifts, and it's going to a good cause. I've heard from my art friends that it will be shoulder to shoulder, completely packed, and people will be lining up early to get first dibs on some amazing work.  Get there early if you can! There will be a cash bar too. :)

Untitled sketch, oil pastels and conte

"Go With The Flow", 8 x 10, acrylic

"Crossing Paths", 16 x 16, acrylic

Daily Grind Art Show: Month of October + beyond

This is the best birthday present ever!

I'm celebrating my 27th birthday at the start of October and my great friend Meeha had a brilliant idea. She arranged an art exhibition on my behalf at the Daily Grind Art Cafe at 601 Somerset Street (at Percy)! There are 19 of my paintings on the second floor of the cafe. We just went tonight to check it out, they look fantastic.  They will be on display for the month of October,  and continue until they need the space or the work sells.

Posted on their website:

Before starting The Daily Grind, we made our living as artists.

We love art - creation - originality - things never before seen or heard.​

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We like to see that happen, and we want to foster it in as many ways as we can.

We also like to learn from others who have knowledge to share.​​

That's why we have the 2nd floor.

Upstairs at The Daily Grind we have:

1. Workshops and Classes

2. A Photo Darkroom (coming soon)​

3. A private meeting room / creative space for groups

They have an amazing menu, serve a variety of drinks (including alcoholic ones!), and have some cool parties on their event page. They are open til 10pm or midnight every night! Feel free to wander upstairs and check it out. For more info check out their website. http://thedailygrindartcafe.com 

Hope you can drop by and check out this cool new coffee shop!

Thanks a million to Meeha, this is the best gift I ever could have received :)

-Margo