Bernadette Alcock

Kids at Play with Man’s best friend. #kidsatplaysculpture #bernadette_alcock_sculptures #navanfineartsgroup #daschundlove

Update on TShirt design. Although my grandsons design wasn’t in the top 6, it is the best one in my view!! Thank you to all who voted for us, greatly appreciated! Here’s a peek at all of their designs.

Sharing with all my art friends...

Bravo to Ottawa school boards for having a focus of art within schools. See article below about STEAM #ocsbSTEAM week where Art is encouraged and practical ideas are shared to support any child’s learning in the Arts! #ocsbsteam #navanfineartsgroup #artforkids #613art https://www.ocsb.ca/2021//25/all-about-the-arts-steam-week/

31 Days to spring.... #spring2021 #hanginthere #bernadettealcocksculptures #navanfineartsgroup #navanlife #paverpolart #paverpolcanada

Throwback from a torso bust I entered in the Ottawa School of Art’s 8x8 event a few years ago. #torsobust #torsoart #ottawaschoolofart #bernadettealcocksculptures #navanfineartsgroup

Happy New Year everyone and thank for supporting my business and for your kind comments throughout 2020!

WIP - I’m deciding on what type of fibre or mixed media to use on her dress, seaglass, moss or maybe sea creatures or a combo of all above. More to follow in coming weeks. #612art #ottawaartist #seaglassart #womanart #bernadettealcocksculptures #navanfineartsgroup

Keeping busy and creating new work by recycling those many Christmas boxes a busy person never has time to be unhappy:)

I always remember and appreciate the time I spent with artist @mariasaracinoca in helping me create these two heirloom pieces a few years ago. My two favourites;). #heirloomsanta #saracinocollection #elfforever #bernadettealcocksculptures

Version 2.0 of this sculpture went to its home today just in time to enjoy for the holiday season 7 Angels = 7 Grandchildren #paverpolcanada #angelsaregrandchildren #christmassculpture #happyholidays

Does anyone else suffer from this? #IloveArt #artisgreat

This lovely lady is now complete and she needs a name, send me your suggestions. Shout out to Carly from Hidden Daisy Fine Art Studio with her great coaching. #bernadettealcock #hiddendaisyfineartstudio #navanfineartsgroup #paverpol #paverpolcanada #ottawaartist

I've updated some of my images on my gallery - check it out.

Hope everyone is enjoying this summer weather or being busy and creative. This summer I’ve invested in some art lessons with Carly Covey from Hidden Daisy Fine Art Studio and I’m working towards new 2D art. Final touches will be applied in next week. #summer2020vibes #2dart #bernadettealcocksculptures #navanfineartsgroup #ottawaartist #hiddendaisyfineartstudio

I created this video in honour of all my favouite DIVA's and to remind myself to work hard and be strong. Enjoy this video.

Happy Canada Day everyone! I created this felt art piece a number of years ago. My inspiration was the Canada 150th tulip in 2017. This tulip was developed in the Netherlands and is white with red flames and bears a striking resemblance to the Canadian Flag. Have a great day! #canadaday2020 #canada150tulip #ottawaarts #feltart #navanfineartsgroup

Do you have a garden fairy in your garden this summer? This fairy needs a name, shoot me your suggestions:) #gardenfairy #paverpolcanada #summer2020 #ottawaarts #navanfineartsgroup

I have been nominated by Pat Imai for the 7 day art challenge, thanks Pat, this made me put my thinking cap on:) Day 7 - Fabric Sculptures. Although I no longer have Breezy, in my collection, I know she is in a fabulous forever home. Have you ever created a certain piece and after parting with it, you think, darn why didn’t I keep it? But deep down, I know it’s best to move on as it encourages me to create something new. Speaking of new, I’d like to nominate my friend Kathy Nadeau, new artist to show us what she has created, this lady has talent, can’t wait for her to show us her fabulous pieces:) #kathynadeau #paverpolcanada #oaverpolsculptures #patimai #bernadettealcocksculptures #navanfineartsgroup

I have been nominated by Pat Imai for the 7 day art challenge Day 6 - Fused Glass Art. I’m always interested in trying new mediums. Together with some friends (a year ago) we visited Da Artisti Studio & Gallery in Cumberland to be taught how to create 9x9 beautiful pieces of framed art with a backlight. My advice, try it with your favourite colours, you’ll love it! I believe my artist friend Wendy Jacques, owner of studio has many gems to share with us. So I nominate her today. #wendyjacques #dartististudioandgallery #fusedglassart #dartisti #bernadettealcocksculptures #navanfineartsgroup

I have been nominated by Pat Imai for the 7 day art challenge Day 5 (late arrival:) My montage of birds that I’ve created over the years. I believe my artist friend Janis Fulton also loves birds. So I nominate her today. #janisfulton #patimai #fabricsculpting #birds #blueheron #bernadettealcocksculptures #navanfineartsgroup

I have been nominated by Pat Imai for the 7 day art challenge. Day 4 - Hooray, This fellow is happily celebrating Ontario’s Reopening - Phase 1 after 8 weeks of isolation due to COVID19! I’d like to nominate Sarah from Threaded Metal Designs to show us what she’s been busy creating:) #threadedmetaldesigns #covidisolation #phase1ontarioreopening #patimai #navanfineartsgroup

I have been nominated by Pat Imai for the 7 day art challenge. Day 3 - See below for 2D Art using repurposed tshirts, fabrics and clay. In these pieces you will note that I like the use of negative space. It is an important element of design which enables the objects to balance between positive and negative spaces as an aesthetic composition and to focus the viewer on the key element of the art piece. Today I nominate Lise Butters:) #lisebutters #paverpolcanada #2dart #negativespace #paverpoltransparent #bernadettealcicksculptures #navanfineartsgroup

I have been nominated by Pat Imai (Stone Sculptor) for the 7 day art challenge and was asked to nominate another artist to do the same. Day 2 - 2D Art - Yesterday I mentioned my love of 2D art. Below are some of the 2D pieces I created by means of needle felting and button art using recycled buttons. Upcycling, recycling, and repurposing objects to create art fascinate and challenge me. Today I nominate Wendo, handmaiden Canada whom introduced me to world of needle felting. #patimai #wendo #wendohandmaidencanada #buttonart #recyclereuserepurpose #upcyclingart #needlefelting #navanfineartsgroup

My father loved hummingbirds and my parents were Kashubian so I created this special Flower Planter Kashubian Hummingbird (which is larger than typical hummingbird says hubby, Kasubians think big I told him:). Did you know that each of the Kasubian 7 embroidery traditional colours are inspired by nature. Yellow=Sun and Sand, Green=Forests and Meadows, Red=Heart and Love, Black=Earth and there are 3 shades of Blue. Dark Blue=Baltic Sea, Medium Blue=Kasubian Lakes and Light Blue=Sky. #kashubian #kashubianembroidery #wilno #gardendecor #wilnoheritagepark #hummingbird #paverpolcanada #paverpoltransparent #paverpol #bernadettealcocksculptures

Keep Calm and Make Birds! #birdsculpture #paverpol #navanfineartsgroup #birdsjustwannahavefun

Follow the bunny....he has chocolate! That’s just what these two young boys are hopping to find:). #somebunnylovesyou #chocolaterabbit #paverpolcanada #navanfineartsgroup

It’s been hummingbird week for me - 12 are in the queue. Did you know that the hummingbird symbolizes joy,being more present, lifting up negativity and resiliency. Interesting that this is the week I was driven to create them. Painting and varnishing next, stay tuned! #paverpolcanada #paverpol #hummingbirdart #hummingbird #stayhome #ottawaarts #navanfineartsgroup

Creativity is ongoing. #paverpolcanada #birds #birdwatching #birdfeeding #paverpol

After an extensive discussion, we decided to postpone the Navan Fine Arts Exhibition and Sale. As soon as we will have a new date, I will let you know. Stay safe and healthy everyone.