Qualicum Beach Winter Art Walk, Nov 22 - 24

Society of Canadian Artists

I am now an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists.

New! silverwave no. 59

silverwave no. 59
watercolour & silver ink
5"x5"

In  FCA "Small, Smaller, Smallest" Show, at Federation Gallery, Vancouver.
Nov. 19 - Dec 8, 2013.

2013 Shows

FCA "ABSTRACT" SHOW
Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
January 22 - February 3, 2013

FCA ARROWSMITH SPRING JURIED SHOW
The Old School House Arts Centre, Qualicum Beach, BC
February 18 - March 8, 2013

FCA "TRANSITIONS" SHOW
Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
April 9 – 21, 2013

FCA "CANVAS UNBOUND" SHOW'
Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
May 7 - 19, 2013

SOOKE FINE ARTS SHOW
Sooke, BC
July 26 - August 5, 2013

FCA ARROWSMITH FALL JURIED SHOW
Art Worx Gallery, 701 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC
September 24 - October 8, 2013

"CONVERGENCE & METAPHOR"
Two Person Show with Helen Webster
The Old School House Arts Centre, Qualicum Beach, BC
September 30 - October 26, 2013

SIDNEY FINE ART SHOW
Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, BC
October 18 - 20, 2013

"DECK THE WALLS"
Nanaimo Chapter FCA Exhibition and Sale
Moose Hall, 1356 Cranberry Road, Nanaimo, BC
November 1- 3, 2013

FCA "SMALL, SMALLER, SMALLEST" SHOW
Federation Gallery, Vancouver, BC
November 19 – December 8, 2013

Deck The Walls

DECK THE WALLS

Nanaimo Chapter FCA

Exhibition and Sale

Moose Hall, 1356 Cranberry Road

Nanaimo, BC 

November 1- 3, 2013

A "micro" art fair, just in time for Christmas shopping. 

Original paintings, prints, cards and jewelry by the talented members of the Nanaimo Chapter.

Hours: 

Friday 1:00-7:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Free Admission 

Sidney Fine Art Show

WOW!  Just won the "Best Work on Paper or Under Glass Award" at Sidney Fine Art Show! So thrilled to receive this major award at such a significant show.

Update:  painting is now SOLD!  

"Fallen (Dried Orchid Blossoms)"

Watercolour

14 x 22

Opening Night at TOSH

Lisa Danesin and Helen Webster at opening of their two person show at TOSH.

Two Person Show at TOSH

HELEN WEBSTER & LISA DANESIN
The Old School House Arts Centre
Qualicum Beach, BC
September 30 - October 26, 2013
An exhibition of abstract art exploring the theme of convergence and metaphor.  Their approaches may differ but together this mother and daughter duo share a passion for the language of abstraction and the exploration of intersections and understandings in the abstract genre.
Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 2nd, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Everyone welcome!

Arrowsmith FCA Fall Juried Show

Convergence & Metaphor

Helen Webster and Lisa Danesin
September 30 - October 26
"Convergence & Metaphor"
in the Brown Gallery at
The Old School House Arts Centre
Qualicum Beach, BC

Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm.


An exhibition of abstract art exploring the theme of convergence and metaphor.

This mother/daughter team shares a passion for the language of abstraction and the exploration of intersections and understandings in the abstract genre.

New! silverwave no. 58

silverwave no. 58
watercolour & silver ink
8"x8"
Available

silverwave no. 56

silverwave no. 56
watercolour & silver ink
5"x5"
Sold

Seven Years on cover of July/Aug Art Avenue Magazine

"Seven Years" is on the cover of the July/August issue of Art Avenue!  

Sooke Fine Arts Show 2013

The Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for the finest artists from Vancouver Island and BC’s Coastal Islands to showcase and sell their work. Along with the more than 8,000 annual visitors who attend, the 11-day show draws hundreds of art patrons from British Columbia, western Canada, and the United States.

The Show, coming into its 27th year, is Vancouver Island’s longest-running juried art show and the Island’s premier summer arts event.

Sooke Fine Arts website

Elemental

"Elemental"
48"" x 48"
Acrylic

silverwave no.53

silverwave no.53
watercolour & silver ink
5" x 5"
SOLD

News from TOSH10 Studio/Gallery

I am now on a 12 month leave of absence from TOSH10 Studio/Gallery in Qualicum.  Taking some time off to work full time on my large abstracts in preparation for a couple of big shows in the Fall.   I'll be back in residence at TOSH10 at the end of April, 2014.  

My paintings are still available for purchase by contacting me directly.  Just give me a shout at lisadanesin@gmail.com.

Seven Years

"Seven Years"

48" x 48"

Acrylic

First Prize Award
FCA Canvas Unbound Show, Federation Gallery, Vancouver, May 7 - 19.

43rd Annual Cowichan Valley Fine Art Show

I had the honour of spending Wednesday in the company of two wonderful artists - Alan Burgess and Tony Bounsall, as jurors selecting "The Best of the Best"  at the 43rd Annual Cowichan Valley Fine Art Show.  These select pieces will form a smaller, juried, travelling show that will hang in three area venues this summer.  I was very impressed with the quality of the non-juried show, which was already mounted when we arrived, and the enthusiasm, skill and dedication of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC) and volunteers.  Wow!  What a great organization.

The show, at Island Savings Centre in Duncan, opened last night, and runs until 3:00pm on Sunday. With approximately one hundred original, never shown before pieces encompassing painting, collage,assemblage,textile, etching, photography, jewelry, sculpture, glass work, wood - the chair by Joseph Gelinas & Sandra Carr is outstanding! (as are so many other pieces I can't even mention them all)...and more - it's well worth a visit. More details on the CVAC website.

As an added bonus to my day, which was already a rich and rewarding experience, I was delighted to discover, hanging on the wall in the show, this delightful piece by the fabulous young artist Courtenay Quist.  Courtenay is currently studying printmaking at VIU.  "Depths" is a mezzotint etching, and I must say, it simply ticked all the boxes for me, and I was thrilled to purchase it later that evening.  It's well crafted, with great composition, beautiful use of light and shadow, texture and rhythm, excellent use of the medium, and a great sense of humour. I love it!  Thanks Courtenay.  I look forward bringing this little gem home with me on Sunday, and to seeing your work in the future. 

*Image posted here with permission of the artist.

Synapse

"Synapse"
48" x 48"
Acrylic

silverwave no.50

silverwave no.50
watercolour & silver ink
5" x 5"
SOLD

FCA "Transitions" Show

"Before"
48" x 48"
Acrylic


FCA First Prize, Tony Greenall Award

FCA "Transitions" Show
April 9 - 21, 2013
Federation Gallery, Granville Island
Vancouver B.C.



Award of Excellence
FCA Arrowsmith Spring Juried Show
The Old School House Arts Centre
February 18 - March 8, 2013

silverwave no. 54

silverwave no. 54
watercolour & silver ink
5" x 5"


Check out my website to see more in this series.

Gwen Fox Workshop

Taking a workshop this week with the amazing Gwen Fox.  If you get a chance to take one of her workshops.. do it!   Check out her website here.

Parksville Qualicum News - Art Excellence at Arrowsmith Spring Show

Click on link to read a great write up in the Parksville-Qualicum News on  the Awards (including mine) at the Arrowsmith FCA Spring Juried show.


Parksville Qualicum News - Art Excellence

photo & article by Lissa Alexander - Parksville Qualicum Beach News

Check out my redesigned website.

Finally found the time to redesign my own website. Check it out the fresh new look. http://www.silverdog.ca

Arrowsmith Spring Show Feb 18 - Mar 8

silverwave no. 55

silverwave no. 55
watercolour & silver ink
11" x 8"


1st Place Award
FCA Arrowsmith Spring Juried Show
The Old School House Arts Centre
February 18 - March 8, 2013

And She Was

"And She Was"

30" x 30"

Acrylic

2nd Place Award

FCA Abstract Show, Federation Gallery

Granville Island, Vancouver

Jan 22 - Feb 3, 2013