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VCS Members,
August will be the last month of 'en plein air' painting this summer, and we had a great time painting and socializing. THANKS, Peter, for organizing these events!
We are looking forward to the VSC Paint-Out in Parksville, September 3-10.
NEW VSC Fall Programme 2018--see below--Upcoming Events.
Our VSC email: victoriasketchclub@gmail.com
See: https://victoriasketchclub.blogspot.com/ for our latest newsletters.
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We mourn the loss of Barbara Lover who passed away onJune 28, 2018.
A Memorial Service was held on July 12.
Larry Gollner and Victor Lotto spoke on behalf of the VSC.
Barbara was a very talented artist and an active member of VSC (for 27 years). She will be dearly missed.
Our heartfelt condolences to her husband John and family.
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A message from John Lover
I would like to offer my appreciation to members of the Club who were able to attend Barbara's memorial service at Falaise Road on July 7th. Their presence I know would have meant a lot to Barbara and certainly contributed a lot to the occasion.
Sincerely,
John
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Saanich Historical Artifacts Society, July 3
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Fisherman's Wharf, July 10
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Beacon Hill Park, July 17
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Island View Beach and Michell's Farm, July 24
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Ross Bay Cemetery and Dallas Road, July 31
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Victor Lotto was featured in the 'Oak Bay Living'
TWEED Magazine article,
Summer 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
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Victor Lotto's career as an ambassador and artist
was documented in the summer 2018 edition of
the TWEED magazine, by Ivan Watson.
Victor has painted many beautiful watercolour scenes in his sketch books (dating back to 1956) --
a visual diary of his extensive world travels over the years.
Victor studied in England and Toronto (UofT). He served at the Canadian International Development Agency in Ottawa and worked as the Development and Trade Officer in India. He was the Consul General in Sao Paolo (Brazil), Canada's Ambassador to Venezuela, and lived in Vancouver while working at the Federal Trade Office.
He travelled extensively in Europe, lived in India, Brazil, Venezuela, the USA, Lebanon, England, Spain, Italy and Canada.
And he is a 'past-president' of the Victoria Sketch Club
and has been an active member for many years.
KUDOS to you, Victor, for your many accomplishments!
(more details of the article--see below)
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Larry Gollner was awardedthe Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers,
a Canadian decoration recognizing the exceptional, significant and continual volunteer achievements in the community.
Joseph E.L. [Larry] Gollner, OMM, CD is from Vancouver. After finishing school he joined the Princess Patricia
Canadian Light Infantry [PPCLI] as a soldier in 1956 and served until 1993, retiring as a Brigadier General.
He served as Colonel of the Regiment PPCLI from 2006 to 2010. After leaving the Army, he settled in
Victoria, went into business, and became a community volunteer. Currently, Larry is the Patron of the Canadian
Peacekeeping Veterans Association, Vice Patron of the PPCLI Association, a member of the Veteran’s
Ombudsman’s Advisory Council, President of the Greater Victoria Afghan Memorial Project Society, and
President of the Victoria Sketch Club.
In 1980 HM the Queen appointed Larry an Officer of the Order of Military Merit and recently
awarded him the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. In 2016 Larry received the Minister of
Veterans Affairs Commendation for his continuing contribution to Canada's veterans well-being.
Larry and his wife Christine reside in Oak Bay. They are active members of the Victoria Sketch Club.
Larry has always enjoyed art and Christine, a fine artist in her own right, encouraged him to paint.
The Victoria Sketch Club made him a Honourary Club Member in 2004.
The Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers was created by the Crown and as such, is part ofthe Canadian Honours System.
The medal was presented by LG Janet Austin at the Government House on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.Our CONGRATULATIONS to you, Larry!
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Rand Harrison was the 'on location' artist
at one of the Greater Victoria gardens
featured on Saturday July 14th,
the 12th Annual Water Garden Tour.
This event is a charity fundraiser and had a sold-out participation of 500 tickets.
KUDOS to you, Rand.
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Moss Street Paint-In,
Saturday, July 21, 11 am - 4 pm
Victor Lotto and Amy Nohales-Kezes had an exhibit of paintings,
as Pat Hindmarch-Watson was advertising the House Tour 2018
of September 23, 10-4, (see below)
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria HOUSE TOUR 2018,
(House, Garden and Art), September 23, 10-4, $35.00/pp
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We are looking forward to the upcoming AUGUST 'En Plein Air' sessions. PETER, THANKS FOR ORGANIZING OUR SUMMER PROGRAMME.
YOU ARE APPRECIATED!
Here is a preview of the August events (10:00 am-2:00 pm):
August 7 Christ Church Cathedral 'ARTicipate' (see poster below).
August 14 Saxe Point Park
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Fall Programme 2018
Sept 18 First session at Windsor Park--EC Briefing & Model & Art Sale
Sept 25 Critique by Andy Wooldridge
Oct 2 Still Life
Oct 9 Character Model
Oct 16 Nude Model
Oct 23 Still Life
Oct 30 Demo by Andy Lou
Nov 6 Nude Model
Nov 13 Collage and...
Nov 20 Character Model
Nov 27 Still Life
Dec 4 Christmas Luncheon
More details to follow.
BIG 'Thank You' to Nirmala Greenwell, VSC Programme Director, and the team of Programme Convenors Franny Kerridge (Models),
Ruth Beninger (Still Life) and Amy Nohales - Kezes
(X'Mas and Spring Luncheons), and Joan Head (Weekly Refreshments) for organizing this interesting and varied programme for us!!
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Bill Vallevand has generously donated some art supplies to the VSC,
for which we are very appreciative!
The photo below shows some of the items that were donated by Bill to help VSC raise funds. These items will be available for sale on September 18,
during the Windsor Park session. Details to follow.
Thank you, Larry, Christine and Susan for organizing the sale.
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Annual VSC 'PAINT - OUT' SEPTEMBER 3-10 BEACH ACRES RESORT
1051 Resort Drive
Parksville, BC, V9P 2E4
phone: 1-800-663-7309
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Joan Head was privileged to have her series of
(four) art cards,
"Government House Garden Collection"
accepted by Government House, to be sold at
'The Cary Mews Tea Room'.
(see pictures of the 4 cards and one pic of her Saanich exhibit, below)
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Anne Bowen had an exhibit of paintings
at the MOKA House Coffee Cafe --Dallas Road
(next to the Fisherman's Wharf)--during the month of July.
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Anne Bowen will have an exhibit of paintings
at the Oak Bay Marina Restaurant and Coffee Shop
during the month of August*********************** Anne Bowen will be the Artist-in-Residence and have a display of her paintings in the lobby and restaurant of
the Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
on 146 Kingston Street, (next to Fisherman's Wharf),
during the month of September.More details to follow. Congratulations, Anne!
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Sharon Stone was the Artist-in-Residence
at Inn at Laurel Point
-- Montreal Street -- for the month of July.
This was the sixth year she was the Artist-in-Residence at this hotel!
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Maureen Ness was the Artist-in-Residence
at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe
--Harbour Road-- for the month of July.
On July 10 she had already sold 3 paintings at the hotel.
Since January 2018 she has sold 32 paintings!! Congrats.
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Sooke Fine Arts Show 2018July 29-Aug 6, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke
Rand Harrison and Sharon Wareing each had one of their art pieces accepted into the juried 2018 SFAS.
For more details: sookefinearts.com
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ARTicipate--Christ Church Cathedral Summer Art fest.Paint or sketch from June 30-Aug 31, 8:30-4:00,
inside or outside the church, Mo-Sat.Peter has made arrangements for our club to be there on
Tuesday, AUGUST 7, 10:00am-2:00pm********** If you wish to be part of the Exhibitionplease go to the following website for more details: www.christchurchcathedral.bc.caHere is a synopsis of the info re ARTicipate and Exhibition: The Exhibition at the Cathedral, Jerusalem Chapel, will be from September 30-October 14.Artists who want to exhibit their work, will fill out a form with their information. Artists may submit up to three artworks, with an entry fee of $25.00 per piece. If you wish to have your art exhibited, have it 'ready-to-hang.' The Cathedral will contact you re the 'INTAKE' date (during month of Sept). Sales are allowed during the Exhibition.The Cathedral will provide labels for the exhibited paintings. Prizes by a jury, for three categories. Please read carefully: Artists who submit one or more works for exhibition, grant to the Cathedral a non-exclusive license to reproduce those works......License may be terminated by the artist providing
30 days' notice in writing to the Cathedral.
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Oak Bay Community Artists Society14th Annual Bowker Creek Brush-Up Art Show and Sale
Sunday, August 12
11:00 am- 4:30 pmCaroline Hunter, Victor Lotto and Pat Hindmarch-Watsonwill be displaying, demonstrating and selling their art along beautiful Bowker Creek (Hampshire Road and Cranmore). More info: www.oakbayartists.com
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If you will be participating in an ART SHOW, and wish to be acknowledged in the VSC Newsletter, kindly provide me with the following:
1. Name of the Art show
2. Location
3. When the Art Show will take place (beginning and end date)
4. Opening hours of the show
5. Brochure (by email or a hard copy)--optional
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Message from Bonny Myers:
GRAND PRIX OF ART 2018
Saturday September 22nd is “Race Day.”Competitors arrive at Britannia Heritage Shipyards (5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, B.C.) for check-in at9:00am with easels and art supplies in tow. Artists are assigned a painting location by random draw and then head out to their locations and prepare for the start of the painting race at exactly 10am . At 1:00 pm everyone puts down their brushes, returns to the shipyards, and prepares their paintings for display and adjudication. All our partners, artists and volunteers are treated to an amazing lunch, with an invitation to the public to join us for live entertainment,the award ceremony and the sale and display of artwork.Awards are presented to top artists in Master, Open and Youth categories, with over $5000 in cash awards and prizes. Hundreds of people are expected to enjoy artistspainting on location during race day and to visit the exhibition in the historic Seine Net-Loft at Britannia Heritage Shipyards on Sunday September 23rd, from noon until 4:00pm. Everyone is welcome to cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award. For More Information please visit our event web site: www.grandprixofart.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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Quote by a Famous Artist:
"The principle of true art is not to portray, but to evoke."
by Jerry Kosinski |
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