Artists for Hospice

Today's the big day! We're busy putting the finishing touches on our VIP Event this evening. Looking forward to seeing you later to support the Carpenter Hospice at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre!

We're counting the days now... Only two more days until our VIP Cocktail Show and Reception! Today we are featuring the talented Helen Griffiths.... Helen Griffiths graduated from the Illustration Program at Sheridan College and worked many years as a freelance illustrator and designer before choosing to become a Fine Artist. She finds inspiration in simple moments and common objects, creating fresh and sometimes whimsical paintings. You can learn more about Helen by visiting her website at www.helengriffithsart.blogspot.ca or find her on social media Helen Griffiths Art on FB and @hgriffithsart on IG. We are so grateful to Helen and all of the talents artisans involved in our show and sale!

Linda Van Wyk's Fall Mums bring rays of sun to this gloomy afternoon. As today's featured artist, we asked her to share some of what inspires her and the medium that she works in. "I express ideas using painted pieces of paper. I have studied and used various media over the years, but it is the art of collage that intrigues me the most. My creative process begins with painting the paper. I have an affinity for colour and pattern. My collage paper designs are prepared by direc...t painting with acrylic paint and ink, applying printmaking techniques including carved stamp block printing, the use of stencils and drawing text and other forms. Various Japanese and other papers are painted to achieve multiple textures, tones, lines and patterns. When applying the paper to the painting support, I continuously explore how patterns relate to one another and how each piece of paper is organized on the painting surface to support my original colour choices and design ideas. I am currently exploring the use of textiles in my collages as well as continuing the use of oil paint and cold wax in my non-objective paintings. I am a contemporary mixed media artist and have exhibited in several juried exhibits as well as group shows within the Greater Toronto Area." Be sure to visit Linda's website at www.lindavanwyk.com

A work by Jodi Hart at the artists for Hospice event April 4 at the Beautiful Performing Arts Center-63-10pm-continues friday april 5 from 12-9 pm-.artistsforhospice.com

Today's featured artist is Frans Rood. For the past 20+ years, Frans has been involved in ceramics. His interest in the craft led him in many directions, settling himself in the somewhat unpredictable world of Raku and some Basic functional pottery. His passion for strong earth colours, and metallics coupled with textures, the forms speak for themselves. His functional forms are basic and very likeable.... Residing in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Frans teaches pottery at the Credit Valley Artisans in Georgetown, Ontario and is a member of The Hamilton Potters Guild, Hamilton, Ontario. Be sure to get your tickets today to see the beautiful ceramic work of Frans Rood and all of the other gifted artists who have generously donated their time and talent to benefit the Carpenter Hospice. Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artists-for-hospice-fine-art-sa

Everyone’s getting excited. E Robert Ross, Donna Fratesi, Helen Griffiths Teresa Seaton are part of a great group of talented artists and artisans that will be on hand . Great food from Catch Catering and live music, door prizes ,Candy Bar and much more. Don’t miss it. Tickets are going fast. Come out and support Carpenter Hospice