Commission Piece Recently Completed

I recently completed a commissioned piece.  It was a wonderful challenge and I so loved working on this piece as it brought back memories of my childhood.  Nothing compares to the backyard hockey rink!  I worked from a photo taken by the family that commissioned the piece.  It measures 12 x 24".

                       
                  Close up's
                of the painting.

The photo that inspired the painting!

Encaustic Pieces - 'In the Garden' Series

Some recent encaustic pieces, created for the upcoming Art in the City Brockville - Tour 2013

which takes place

Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2013

from 10 - 5 daily.



 Encaustic - In the Garden Series



'Show you Care...Bid on a Chair' - Fundraiser Brockville General Hospital Cardiovascular Program - Adirondack Chair Auction - May 30, 2013

I have been invited to paint an Adirondack Chair for the upcoming Brockville Cardiovascular Program fundraiser for 2013.  They are celebrating the 5th anniversary of the program!

In support of the program, the Brockville Cardiovascular Fundraising Committee is organizing "Show You Care...Bid on a Chair", an event where Adirondack chairs decorated by local artists will be auctioned off.

'Trip to the Cottage'
Designed and Painted by Corinne Hodgson

I donated my time and talent to paint and decorate an Adirondack chair for this fundraising event.  There will be 26 chairs completed for this fundraiser and they will be auctioned off on the evening of May 30th at Maplehurst Manor, in Maitland, ON.  Each chair will have an Artist Bio attached to it so that the lucky auction winner will have some knowledge of the artist who created it.

Corinne with her painted creation - 'Trip to the Cottage'

Tickets for the event will be on sale starting April 1, 2013 and can be purchased at the two Scotia Banks locations in  Brockville and tickets sell for $100 each.

The chair that I painted is currently on display in the window of the Picket Fences Fabric Shop located at the corner of St. Andrew Street and King Street - 71 King Street West, Brockville, ON.

'Trip to the Cottage'
Designed and Painted by Corinne Hodgson

Encaustic Works

One of my latest passions is working in Encaustic - a medium that is made by combining beeswax, damar resin and a colourant.  These ingredients are then heated, melted and mixed together to form the paint and is applied hot, in liquid form, to the chosen surface where it rapidly cools and sets.

Encaustic Collage on Wood Block entitled 'you will discover something wonderful about yourself
5.5 x 6.5 "

Encaustic Collage on Wood Block entitled 'just be yourself, you are wonderful'
5.5 x 5.5"

These Encaustic works are only a sampling of the many pieces that I have created for the upcoming Art in the City Brockville Tour 2013 show which will be held on the June 22 - 23, 2013 - 10am to 5pm daily. 

Art in the City Brockville Tour 2013 - Rack Card

Art in the City Brockville Tour 2013

25 Artists at 10 Locations in Downtown Brockville, Ontario

Saturday, June 22 - Sunday, June 23

10 am to 5 pm daily

       

Artists and Studio Locations:

1.  Lou Charton - Painter  /  Pram Arbo Kerr - Painter

     182 Hartley Street

2.  Lance Besherah - Wood Turner

     39 Sherwood Street

3.  Jessica Brady - Photographer  /  Linda Brady - Painter

     18 Thomas Street

4.  Pam Warren McKinnon - Painter

     36 Perth Street

5.  Heather Savage - Mixed Media  /  Corinne Hodgson - Encaustic

     127 James Street West

6.  Anna Krak-Kepka - Painter/Mixed Media
     Wendy Crawford - Painter
     Linda Potter - Quilter/Fabric Artist
     Gwyn Marriott - Basket Maker
     Jennifer Sine - Mosaic Artist
     Christel-Elvira Klocke - Goldsmith
     Every Angle Photographers Association
     Sheila Goertzen - Painter
     Kitty Kelly - Painter
     Belia Brandow - Painter
     Elke Bzdurrek - Painter

     5 Henry Street (Brockville Museum)

7.  Aleatha Aiken-Sherrer - Jeweller/Painter

    47 Broad Street

8.  Krista Cameron - Potter

     75 1/2 William Street

9.  Elske Harris - Mosaic Artist / Marike Harris - Painter

     25 Pine Street

10.  Carriage House & Atelier
       Glass Mosaics / Garden Art

       27 Murray Street

For Tour Information Contact

Dale Chisamore at 613.345.3837

www.brockcps.ca/cityarttour

Pottery Made Over the Winter!

I've been busy working with clay again!  Here are a few photos of my recent work.

Hand Built Covered Vessel
'Serendipity'
6 inches tall / 3 inches wide

Interior of the pot is a lovely red glaze

More Pottery!

Small Bud Vase

Art in the City Brockville Tour 2013 - Press Release

Art in the City – Press Release

June 22 and 23, 2013

Brockville Art in the City Studio Tour 

Free Admission

Stimulate your artistic senses at the 7^th annual Art in the City Studio Tour being presented in the heart of Heritage Brockville this summer.

On June 22^nd and 23^rd , art lovers, tourists and cultural enthusiasts from far and wide are invited to partake in the stunning walking tour through the picturesque home and garden laden streets of downtown Brockville to various displays in art studios and at the Brockville Museum.

The tour features hundreds of breathtaking works of art in a variety of media, technique, colour and form created by local artists who are driven by the awe inspiring ambience of the 1000 Islands region.

Allow the different watercolour, acrylic and oil paintings to capture your heart. Relish the textures and colours of china or glass mosaics and garden art. Admire the product of natural discovery in woodturning and the elaborate designs of traditional, hand woven baskets. Be marvelled by the beauty, intensity and delicate solidity of pottery. Delight in finely crafted quilts and vibrancy of encaustic art. Thrill your soul with vivacious colours and distinctiveness of multimedia and devour intriguing images of photography. Be enchanted by the skill and beauty of goldsmiths and jewellers.

The artists look forward to presenting their art and sharing techniques and art pieces. Admission is free and the artworks available for purchasing are reasonably priced.

Brochures with maps are available at the Brockville Museum at 5 Henry Street and other locations yet to be announced.

For further information, please call Dale Chisamore at (613) 345-3837 or filmbrockville@yahoo.ca

Art in the City Brockville Tour 2013

Art in the City is back in business!  With the gracious assistance of Dale Chisamore, coordinator of the 2013 Art in the City Tour.

I am one of 25 local artists on this tour we will be showing at 10 locations in downtown Brockville on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 from 10am to 5 pm both days.

Come and see my new Encaustic paintings created for this show.  Heather Savage, Mixed Media Artist, has graciously invited me to show at her home located at 127 James Street West in beautiful downtown Brockville!  We look forward to seeing you!

Check out the 'Art in the City Brockville Tour 2013' website at:  

http://www.brockcps.ca/cityarttour/

For more information contact Dale Chisamore at 613-345-3837

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TIFFA Group Show - Kingston School of Art - Window Gallery

I took part in our  TIFFA Group show held at the Kingston School of Art in their lovely new Window Art Gallery space.  The opening reception was held on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.  Barb Carr, TIFFA group member, is multi-talented, not only a fabulous artist but a gifted Harpist as well.  She played her wonderful handbuilt harp during the opening reception and it was lovely!

VAGA Group Show - Kingston Frontenac Public Library

'Trees'
20 x 26"

I took part in the Annual VAGA Exhibition and Sale in Kingston, Ontario which was held in the Wilson Room and Foyer of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library from February 28 to March 28, 2013.

A lovely opening reception was held on Saturday, March 2nd from 1:30 to 3:30, complete with the wonderful sounds of the  piano played by member artist Jim Kraemer.

It was a fabulous show and there were many wonderful pieces to delight the eyes and imagination.

Member of VAGA - Visual Artists of Gananoque and Area

125C Water Street, Gananoque, Ontario K7G 3E3    (613) 382-3406

I was accepted as a member of the Visual Artists of Gananoque and Area in January 2013.  The group runs a Gallery in Gananoque, Ontario during the months of May to October.  The Gallery features original art in watercolour, oil, pastel, acrylic, collage, pen and ink by Canadian Artists residing in the 1000 Islands region of Eastern Ontario.  Stop by and see the lovely light-filled gallery the next time you are in Gananoque!

http://www.vagagallery.com

Thousand Islands Fine Arts Association - 30th Annual Show

I was one of the 28 member artists who attended the opening night of the Thousand Islands Fine Art Association's 30th Annual Show on Friday, September 14, 2012.  It was my first show with this established group of fine artists.

Corinne Hodgson
30th Annual TIFFA Art Show and Sale 2012

Belia Brandow, President, welcomed all attendees to the opening.  Parks Canada representative Sophie welcomed us to the Thousand Islands National Park Canada site and congratulated the members for their wonderful works of art!   Roger Haley, Mayor of the Township of Front of Yonge, congratulated the Thousand Islands Fine Art Association for their ongoing artistic contribution to this community.

Thousand Islands Fine Art Association, President,
Belia Brandow

The show ran over two weekends in the month of September; ending Sunday, September 23 at 5:00 pm.

My piece 'Puerto Adventuras' on far right
at the 30th Annual TIFFA Art Show and Sale 2012

My piece 'Curiosity' on display
at the 30th 'Annual
TIFFA Art Show and Sale 2012

Spring has Sprung, I think!

I sit here looking out the window and it is sunny and looks warm!  Big change from yesterday's snow, rain, ice pellets, hail and wind!!  Spring is reluctant to make it's big debut!  I look forward to that day.

It has been some time since I update my blog and I will be doing just that today!  I have been involved in so many art activities since the fall and thought I had better update and share all that I have been up to!

On top of all the art activities we also had a new addition to our family that is taking up a lot of my time as well....Miss Hazel!  One forgets how much work a puppy is!  Oh, but she is so worth it!  Whippets are more fun than TV!

Hazel at 6 months